Materials and labor lumped into one number
When a client sees a single total, they can't tell how much is material versus work, and the price becomes something they feel entitled to negotiate as a whole.
For contractors & remodelers
Quotes built for contractors who separate materials, labor, and deposits
Build job estimates with clearly split material and labor line items, accurate measurements, and the agreed deposit locked in before the crew shows up.
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Materials and labor by line itemDeposit locked in upfrontSimple e-signature
Industry problems
Measurements get calculated differently every time
Without written square footage or linear footage quoted, any gap between what was measured and what got built turns into a dispute.
Change orders never get documented
A mid-project change gets agreed on verbally at the job site, and by the end nobody remembers what was added to the original estimate or at what price.
How Quotive helps
Split materials and labor into their own line items
Quote each category — demo, materials, installation — as its own line, with the measurement or unit that fits it.
Build the deposit into the estimate itself
Define the deposit amount or percentage right inside the quote, so the client approves it alongside the rest of the scope.
Quote change orders without touching the original estimate
When a change comes up mid-job, generate an additional quote linked to the project, without losing the originally signed document.
Real example
Quote example
Bathroom remodel with a 40% deposit
A remodeling contractor quotes a 65 sq ft bathroom remodel with demo, materials, and labor as separate line items, plus a 40% deposit before starting. The client opens the link, reviews the quoted measurements, and signs to lock in the job date.
- Demo and debris removal — $350
- Materials (tile, fixtures, plumbing) — $2,100
- Labor and installation (65 sq ft) — $1,650
Benefits
Clients see exactly what's material versus labor
Every line item carries its own amount, so pricing conversations focus on specifics instead of the total number as a whole.
The deposit gets signed, not just promised
The deposit amount and percentage are documented alongside the scope, instead of relying on a verbal agreement at the job site.
Every change order stays traceable
Mid-project changes get quoted and signed separately, and stay linked to the original estimate so the full history is on record.
Frequently asked questions
Can I split materials and labor into separate line items?
Yes. Every line item is independent, so you can break out materials, labor, and any other category with its own amount and unit.
How do I record the quoted measurements for each line item?
Add the quantity and unit (sq ft, linear ft, units) directly on the line item, so it's clear exactly what was quoted.
How do I request a deposit before starting the job?
Include the deposit as a line item or an explicit note on the estimate, with the amount or percentage the client needs to approve before work starts.
What if a change comes up mid-project?
Create a change-order quote linked to the original project, with the new line items and their cost, without modifying the already-signed estimate.
Can the client sign the estimate from their phone?
Yes. The client gets a public link, reviews the line items from any device, and signs electronically without printing anything.
For contractors & remodelers
Put materials, labor, and deposits in writing, not just verbally on-site
Quote by line item, lock in the deposit, and log every change order with simple e-signature.
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