Free General Contractor
Invoice Template
Stop acting as a free bank for your clients and start getting paid the moment your tools hit the truck.
Cash Flow Tip
Explicitly state in your terms that all work will cease immediately if a progress payment is more than 48 hours overdue to protect your cash flow.
Why use a digital invoice?
Paper invoices get lost. PDFs get ignored. As a General Contractor, cash flow is everything. Sending a digital invoice with a "Pay Now" button gets you paid 3x faster.
💸 What this sequence covers:
- ✓Itemized Labor & Materials
- ✓Automatic Tax Calculation
- ✓Instant "Pay Now" Button
- ✓Late Fee Terms
- ✓Professional Branding
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REF: 2026-0011. Bill To
This Invoice is for professional General Contractor services rendered. By using this digital template, you can enable instant payments and automatic tax calculations.
2. Billable Items
The following items are billed for this period:
- Project Mobilization and Site Preparation$0.00
- Demolition and Controlled Debris Removal$0.00
- Structural Framing and Rough Carpentry$0.00
- MEP Rough-in (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Management$0.00
- Drywall Installation, Taping, and Level 5 Finishing$0.00
- Interior Finish Carpentry and Custom Cabinetry$0.00
- Final Punch List Completion and Post-Construction Cleaning$0.00
3. Payment Instructions
Payment is due upon receipt. Late payments may be subject to a fee. Please make checks payable to the Contractor or use the secure payment link provided.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: Due upon receipt.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I stop clients from using the 'check is in the mail' excuse?
By using digital invoicing, you provide an instant 'Pay Now' button. This allows clients to settle their balance via credit card or ACH immediately upon receipt, eliminating the delays associated with physical mail and manual processing.
What is the fastest way to collect a deposit for materials?
A digital invoice allows you to send a specific 'Deposit Request' as soon as the contract is signed. This ensures funds are cleared in your bank account before you ever step foot in a supply house, keeping your personal cash unburdened.
How do I minimize payment disputes at the end of a project?
Using a professional digital template allows you to break the project into clear, itemized milestones. When you invoice for completed stages throughout the build, you secure client sign-off and payment incrementally, leaving no room for a 'total bill' shock at the end.