How to Estimate a Paint Job - Painting Contractors, the Estimate Form
You can use any number of templates for your estimate. You can design your own with a template or use a spreadsheet like Excel; here are some things that are necessary for your estimate. I like to do my estimates on the PC, by typing, mostly because I have poor hand writing, and because a type written estimate looks more professional. 1) Your company logo, Use a simple easily recognized logo. The logo should be part of your permanent template. The idea of using a logo is that when you use the same logo on estimate, cards, job signs and stationery. The customer sees your logo and before reading your name, they recognize that it is your company. Big companies use logos with huge success. Using a logo also positions your company apart from many other painters, which is good. 2) The next thing should be part of the permanent template also; your address block is very important, because this is where you put all your contact information. Company name, address, phone number, email and we...