A carpenter invoice tells the customer what they owe, what it is for, and when and how to pay. Send a carpenter invoice before you start a job, so the client agrees the price and pays the deposit for materials. The free generator below is set up for carpenters: add your items, due date and bank details, then download the PDF or send it on WhatsApp.
What to include on a Carpenter Invoice
- Your business name, address and phone number
- Invoice number, invoice date and payment due date
- Client name
- Each item with quantity, price and line total
- Total amount due
- Your bank name, account number and account name
- Site address
Example: a filled Carpenter Invoice
A developer wants kitchen cabinets and wardrobes for a new 3-bedroom flat. The carpenter sends an invoice with the measurements and a 60% deposit to start.
Kitchen cabinets (upper and lower), per metre: 4 x ₦120,000 = ₦480,000
Wardrobe, 3-door with mirror: 2 x ₦280,000 = ₦560,000
Labour and fitting: 1 x ₦150,000 = ₦150,000
Total: ₦1,190,000. These amounts are examples; use your own prices.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Starting work on a verbal price only
- Not stating the wood type, then arguing about quality later
- Leaving out fitting and transport
- Sending the invoice without a due date
Need a different document?
- Customer has already paid? Give a carpenter receipt.
- Customer wants a price before deciding? Send a proforma invoice first.
How carpenters use an invoice
Carpenters who build cabinets, wardrobes and doors for new houses usually agree the price before cutting any wood. An invoice shows the client exactly what is being made, the wood used and the deposit needed to start, which is especially useful when a developer or estate manager is paying.
Writing the items on a carpenter invoice
List each item or service on its own line, for example Kitchen cabinets, Wardrobe, 3-door with mirror, Labour and fitting, with the quantity and the price for one unit. The generator adds up each line and the total due. Below the items, add the date you expect payment and your bank details, so the customer can pay the moment they open the invoice.
Tips for carpenters
- Write the wood type and finish, for example mahogany or MDF with lamination.
- Ask for a deposit to buy materials, and state it on the invoice.
- Add measurements or the number of metres, so the client can check the price.
Getting paid faster
Invoices with bank details, a due date and clear item lines get paid sooner, because the customer doesn’t need to ask questions. Send the invoice the same day you agree the job, not days later.
Frequently asked questions
How much deposit should a carpenter collect?
Many carpenters ask 50 to 70% to buy wood and materials. Write the deposit and the balance on the invoice.
Can I invoice a developer for several flats?
Yes. List the items per flat or per unit, with the number of flats, on one invoice.
Can I send this invoice on WhatsApp?
Yes. Download it as a PDF and send it in the customer's chat, then follow up there when the due date comes.
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