Deck building invoice template, from footings to rail.
Built the way a deck goes up: footings, frame, boards, rail, stairs. Upgrades and the extra footings the inspector wanted get their own lines. Every field edits in place.
Invoice
| Item | Qty | Unit | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demo and haul-away, old deck | 1 | flat | $1200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Footings Dug to frost depth, inspected | 9 | each | $175.00 | $1,575.00 |
| Framing, pressure-treated Joists 12 in. on center for composite | 320 | sq ft | $14.00 | $4,480.00 |
| Composite decking Color per selection sheet | 320 | sq ft | $22.00 | $7,040.00 |
| Composite railing | 44 | linear ft | $65.00 | $2,860.00 |
| Stairs, 4 ft wide | 5 | step | $180.00 | $900.00 |
| Hardware and fasteners Hidden fasteners, joist tape, hangers | 1 | lump sum | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Permit and drawings | 1 | each | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Upgrade: picture-frame border Added after signing | 72 | linear ft | $9.00 | $648.00 |
| Additional footings 2 at the stair landing, per inspector | 2 | each | $175.00 | $350.00 |
Click any text to change it. Rates and the tax rate are examples, so put in your own. Totals update as you type.
What this template covers
- Framing and decking per sq ft, railing per linear foot, stairs per step
- Footings counted each, with a separate line for any the inspector added
- Upgrade selections after signing on their own line, so the change is easy to see
- Permit and drawings billed as one line
- The deposit taken off after tax, plus inspection dates in the terms
Skip the template next time
In Redline, say "invoice O'Brien $13,862.18, deck balance after the $7,500 deposit" and it drafts the invoice from his job as one amount with a one-line description. This sheet stays useful when he wants the border and extra footings itemized. Approve it and the card pay link is live. Copy it from the invoice in Money and paste it into a message or an email from your own Gmail.
File the lumber and composite receipts against the job as you buy them, and Reports shows what the deck made after materials. Invoicing, expenses and reports are on Solo, $29 a month with a 7-day free trial. See expenses and reports or the deck building software page.
Final inspection passed? Send the bill.
Start free and turn on Solo before the final inspection. Your customer pays by card, on your own Stripe account.
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