Framing Contractor Invoice Template
A framing contractor invoice bills sq ft, lists labour, equipment and materials on separate lines and states the terms (Weekly draws on footage completed, Net 7). This template is pre-filled for frame a two-story 2,200 sq ft house shell, labor only, with the lumber package supplied by the builder: 8 lines totalling $26,480.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a framing contractor: frame a two-story 2,200 sq ft house shell, labor only, with the lumber package supplied by the builder. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Fox Hollow Framing
799 Market Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
billing@example.com
(503) 555-0199
Invoice
Bill to
Avery Lindqvist
140 Orchard Drive
Madison, WI 53703
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame floor systems, walls and roof, labor onlyPer sq ft of total floor area on plans | 2,200 sq ft | $9.50 | $20,900.00 |
| Install hold-downs, straps and hurricane tiesPer structural plan schedule | 120 each | $6.00 | $720.00 |
| Set engineered beams and LVL headers | 8 each | $85.00 | $680.00 |
| Frame covered front porch | 140 sq ft | $12.00 | $1,680.00 |
| Blocking for cabinets, grab bars and TV mounts | 10 hr | $60.00 | $600.00 |
| Crane for roof truss setHalf day with operator | 0.5 day | $1,400.00 | $700.00 |
| Fasteners, nails and sill gasket | 1 lot | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Change order 2: rework stair opening after plan revision | 12 hr | $60.00 | $720.00 |
- Subtotal
- $26,480.00
- Balance due
- $26,480.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Fox Hollow Framing. Terms: Weekly draws on footage completed, Net 7.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Framing Contractor invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Frame a two-story 2,200 sq ft house shell, labor only, with the lumber package supplied by the builder |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | sq ft |
| Usual payment terms | Weekly draws on footage completed, Net 7 |
| Deposit practice | Framers working for builders usually invoice weekly progress instead of taking a deposit; homeowner jobs may require one before the crew is scheduled. |
| Sample lines | 8 lines, $26,480.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Frame floor systems, walls and roof, labor only: $20,900.00 (79%) |
| Labour hours billed | 22 h, $25,300.00 |
| Trade-specific fields | Plan set and revision date, Lot no., Builder, Framing inspection date, Change order no. |
Sample framing contractor invoice line items
Frame a two-story 2,200 sq ft house shell, labor only, with the lumber package supplied by the builder: 8 lines adding up to $26,480.00, split into labour $25,300.00 (96%), equipment $700.00 (3%) and materials $480.00 (2%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame floor systems, walls and roof, labor only (Per sq ft of total floor area on plans) | 2,200 sq ft | $9.50 | $20,900.00 |
| Install hold-downs, straps and hurricane ties (Per structural plan schedule) | 120 each | $6.00 | $720.00 |
| Set engineered beams and LVL headers | 8 each | $85.00 | $680.00 |
| Frame covered front porch | 140 sq ft | $12.00 | $1,680.00 |
| Blocking for cabinets, grab bars and TV mounts | 10 hr | $60.00 | $600.00 |
| Crane for roof truss set (Half day with operator) | 0.5 day | $1,400.00 | $700.00 |
| Fasteners, nails and sill gasket | 1 lot | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Change order 2: rework stair opening after plan revision | 12 hr | $60.00 | $720.00 |
| Subtotal | $26,480.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $26,480.00 |
What a framing contractor invoice should include
- Your framing company name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Avery Lindqvist in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-1557) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Weekly draws on footage completed, Net 7
- Plan set and revision date: for example 15 November 2026
- Lot no.: for example See notes
- Builder: for example See notes
- Framing inspection date: for example 25 November 2026
- Line items in sq ft or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How framing contractors bill
Framing subcontractors usually price labor per square foot of floor area framed, with the lumber package supplied by the builder and extras billed per item or by the hour.
Framing contractors commonly use "Weekly draws on footage completed, Net 7", so payment is due 7 days after the invoice date. Framers working for builders usually invoice weekly progress instead of taking a deposit; homeowner jobs may require one before the crew is scheduled.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Carpenters $28.51 (employees, not contractor rates). The sample's $60.00 per hour for "Blocking for cabinets, grab bars and TV mounts" is 2.1 times that employee figure; a business rate also has to cover insurance, tools, travel, unbilled admin time and profit.
Framing Contractor invoicing tips
- Say clearly whether the price is labor only or includes the lumber package, because a framing invoice read the wrong way can look three times higher than the builder expected.
- Measure footage from the stamped plan set and print its revision date on the invoice; when the plans change mid-job, the revision date shows which version the original price covered.
- List structural hardware installs by count against the engineer's schedule, since inspectors reject framing for missing straps or hold-downs and the builder wants proof they were installed.
- Bill corrections the framing inspector requires on your own work at no charge, but invoice corrections caused by plan changes or other trades as change orders with the inspector's note attached.
Framing Contractor billing disputes to head off
- Waiting time when the lumber delivery is late or incomplete is easy to lose. Logging the delayed hours with the delivery date on the invoice gives you a basis to bill standby time.
- Builders sometimes hold the last draw until the punch list is done; listing the punch items completed and the date the frame passed inspection moves that final payment.
Work a framing contractor can bill for
Core tasks of Carpenters (O*NET 47-2031.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
How to make a framing contractor invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Fox Hollow Framing (your business) and the customer, Avery Lindqvist, then plan set and revision date.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-1557 and set the terms to Weekly draws on footage completed, Net 7.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Frame floor systems, walls and roof, labor only" (2,200 sq ft) to "Change order 2: rework stair opening after plan revision" (12 hr).
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Check the total
The 8 lines come to $26,480.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes framing work.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the framing work records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a framing contractor invoice?
Add your framing company details, the customer, plan set and revision date, lot no., builder and framing inspection date, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 8 lines for frame a two-story 2,200 sq ft house shell, labor only, with the lumber package supplied by the builder totalling $26,480.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do framing contractors charge?
Mostly sq ft. Framing subcontractors usually price labor per square foot of floor area framed, with the lumber package supplied by the builder and extras billed per item or by the hour.
When should a framing contractor invoice be paid?
Weekly draws on footage completed, Net 7 is the usual arrangement. Framers working for builders usually invoice weekly progress instead of taking a deposit; homeowner jobs may require one before the crew is scheduled. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do framing contractors earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Carpenters $28.51 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.