Builder Invoice Template
Create builder invoices with itemised labour, materials, staged payments, subcontract costs and payment terms.
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What to include
- Project address, customer details and invoice number.
- Labour, materials, subcontractors, plant, access equipment and waste costs.
- Stage payment notes, due date and payment instructions.
- VAT breakdown if your building business is VAT registered.
Brickwork labour
Show labour by day, stage or agreed fixed amount so the customer can match it to the work completed.
Skip hire
List waste, skips, access equipment and delivery costs separately from labour and materials.
Stage payment request
Use separate lines for deposits, milestones or final balances on larger renovation and extension work.
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Payment term examples
- Deposit due before booking materials.
- Stage payment due on completion of agreed milestone.
- Final balance due on completion.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not matching invoice lines to agreed stages of work.
- Hiding materials, subcontractor or skip costs inside one unclear total.
- Forgetting to show whether a payment is a deposit, stage payment or final balance.
FAQ
Common questions
Practical answers for creating and downloading invoices with TradeMadeSimple.
Can I use this for stage payments?
Yes. Add each deposit, milestone or final balance as a separate line so the customer can see what the payment covers.
Can builders include materials and subcontractors?
Yes. Use separate lines for labour, materials, plant, skips, subcontractors and other project costs.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can create and download an invoice PDF without registering.
Is this suitable for UK tradespeople?
Yes. The generator includes UK date formats, GBP totals, payment terms and optional VAT.
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