How contractors bill
Contractors usually bill per stage/progress payment on larger jobs, or a fixed price for smaller ones. Labour and materials are typically itemised separately.
What to put on a contractor invoice
- The project stage this payment covers, referenced to the quote or contract.
- Labour and materials on separate lines — clients (and their lenders) expect this.
- Any retention amount held back until completion, if it applies to the job.
- The essentials every invoice needs: your details, the client's, a unique number, issue and due dates, an itemised list, the total, and how to pay.
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Sample contractor invoice
A typical contractor invoice might look like this:
- Labour — framing (stage 2) — $3200
- Materials (see attached list) — $1850
- Equipment hire — $400
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