A welder invoice tells the customer what they owe, what it is for, and when and how to pay. Send a welding invoice before fabricating gates, burglary proofs or railings, so the client approves the design and pays the deposit. The free generator below is set up for welders and metal fabricators: add your items, due date and bank details, then download the PDF or send it on WhatsApp.
What to include on a Welder 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 Welder Invoice
A homeowner orders a double-leaf security gate and burglary proofs for eight windows. The welder sends an invoice with sizes and a 70% deposit.
Security gate (double leaf, 12ft): 1 x ₦650,000 = ₦650,000
Burglary proof, per window: 8 x ₦45,000 = ₦360,000
Painting and installation: 1 x ₦80,000 = ₦80,000
Total: ₦1,090,000. These amounts are examples; use your own prices.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not stating the size and iron type
- Starting without a deposit when iron prices change quickly
- Leaving out installation and transport
- Sending the invoice without a due date
Need a different document?
- Customer has already paid? Give a welder receipt.
- Customer wants a price before deciding? Send a proforma invoice first.
How welders and metal fabricators use an invoice
Welders build gates, burglary proofs, railings and tanks stands to order. Most jobs need a deposit to buy iron, and clients often share the invoice with a spouse or landlord before paying.
Writing the items on a welder invoice
List each item or service on its own line, for example Security gate, Burglary proof, per window, Painting and installation, 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 welders and metal fabricators
- Write the size and the iron gauge or pipe type.
- Separate fabrication from painting and installation.
- State the deposit needed to buy iron.
When the customer pays in parts
Keep the invoice open and give a receipt for each payment, showing the amount paid and the balance. When the last payment arrives, give a final receipt marked “Paid in full”.
Frequently asked questions
How much deposit for a gate?
Many welders ask 60 to 70% to buy iron. Write the deposit and the balance on the invoice.
Should I add painting?
Yes, as its own line, so the client sees the full cost.
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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