Construction & Contracting

Construction Invoice Template

A professional invoice layout for builders and contractors—progress claims, variations, materials, retention, and project details.

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Examples6 templates
Audience3 segments
Common terms3 billing patterns

Who this template is for

  • Residential builders and renovation contractors
  • General contractors and small construction teams
  • Subcontractors billing labour, materials, and site services

What to include

  • Project address and reference
  • Claim period or stage (e.g. Frame, Lock-up, Fit-out)
  • Variations (approved changes) with approval reference
  • Materials, plant hire, waste removal, site protection
  • Retention (if applicable) and progress payment summary
  • Payment terms, bank details, and contact information

Invoice template examples

Use these examples as-is, or customise wording, prices, and line items inside InvoiceCraft.

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Example A — Progress Claim

Invoice #: CON-1028
Client/Job: Kitchen Renovation – 22 Smith St
Claim period: 1–15 Dec 2025
DescriptionQtyRateLine
Progress Claim – Demolition & Site Prep (Stage 1)1USD 3,200.00USD 3,200.00
Materials: timber, fixings, sheeting1USD 1,150.00USD 1,150.00
Skip bin hire (7 days)1USD 380.00USD 380.00
Site protection & clean-up1USD 250.00USD 250.00
TotalUSD 4,980.00
Notes
  • Progress claim covers agreed scope to date. Variations listed separately if applicable.
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Example B — Variations Invoice

Invoice #: CON-VAR-04
Client/Job: Renovation Variations – 22 Smith St
DescriptionQtyRateLine
Variation V-03: Upgrade benchtop to engineered stone1USD 780.00USD 780.00
Variation V-04: Additional power points4USD 85.00USD 340.00
Labour – additional install time3 hrsUSD 95.00USD 285.00
TotalUSD 1,405.00
Notes
  • Variations approved on 10 Dec 2025. Refer to signed variation form / email approval.
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Example C — Subcontractor Invoice

Invoice #: SUB-2107
Client/Job: Framing – Lot 18 New Build
DescriptionQtyRateLine
Labour – framing crew16 hrsUSD 85.00USD 1,360.00
Tool allowance1USD 45.00USD 45.00
Travel (site to warehouse)1USD 60.00USD 60.00
TotalUSD 1,465.00
Notes
  • If you track hours per day, include a brief time-log summary in the notes.
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Example D — Final Completion Claim

Invoice #: CON-FNL-29
Client/Job: Bathroom Renovation – 8 Hill Rd
Completion claim: 22 Dec 2025
DescriptionQtyRateLine
Final stage labour & finishing works1USD 2,650.00USD 2,650.00
Fixtures installation (mirror, vanity, rails)1USD 780.00USD 780.00
Site clean + handover pack1USD 220.00USD 220.00
TotalUSD 3,650.00
Notes
  • Include practical completion date and handover checklist reference for final claims.
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Example E — Plant & Equipment Hire

Invoice #: CON-PLANT-15
Client/Job: Concrete preparation support
DescriptionQtyRateLine
Mini excavator hire2 daysUSD 360.00USD 720.00
Plate compactor hire2 daysUSD 95.00USD 190.00
Operator labour12 hrsUSD 98.00USD 1,176.00
TotalUSD 2,086.00
Notes
  • Hire invoices are clearer when hire duration and pickup/return windows are listed.
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Example F — Defects Rectification

Invoice #: CON-DEF-07
Client/Job: Defects period works – Lot 31
DescriptionQtyRateLine
Door alignment and hardware adjustments1USD 320.00USD 320.00
Tile grout touch-up1USD 180.00USD 180.00
Follow-up inspection visit1USD 140.00USD 140.00
TotalUSD 640.00
Notes
  • Reference defect list item numbers to speed up approval and payment.

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Common payment terms

  • Net 7 / Net 14 for small jobs
  • Net 30 for commercial work
  • Staged payments (progress claims)

FAQ

Include the claim period or build stage, clearly describe work completed to date, and show the amount due for this claim (separate from variations).

Yes. List variations with approval references and dates so clients can reconcile them against change requests.

If your contract includes retention, show it as a separate deduction line so the net payable is unambiguous.

Yes. Separating labour and materials makes progress verification easier and reduces payment disputes during certification.

Show each asset as its own line item with quantity in days and include operator charges separately if provided.

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