Free template
A carpentry quote needs to name the timber, the fixings and the approvals as clearly as the price, because those are what change a deck or a renovation halfway through. Use the free carpentry quote template below, which starts with example lines for a hardwood deck, then read the notes on materials, council approval, written contracts, deposits and variations for residential building work.
Quote
Your business name
| Description | Qty | Unit price | GST | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build hardwood deck on treated pine subframe | 24 m² | – | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Stainless decking screws, joist hangers and brackets | 1 lot | – | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Stairs: 3 treads with handrail | 1 set | – | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Council approval and engineering | 1 each | – | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Oil deck, 2 coats | 24 m² | – | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Remove and dispose of old deck | 1 job | – | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Accepted by the customer
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In Karya Falak a quote goes out as a link. Your customer picks any options and accepts on their phone, and the job moves to Booked.
Start a 14-day trialDecks above a certain height, pergolas attached to the house and structural changes can need council approval or an engineer’s design, and the limits vary by council and state. Find out before you commit to a price, and say on the quote who arranges and pays for approvals. If the customer is getting them, make your price conditional on the approved plans matching what you quoted.
Much carpentry on homes is residential building work, which brings state rules on contracts and deposits. In NSW, a written contract is needed for work over $5,000 including GST, and the deposit can’t be more than 10%. In Queensland the limit steps down from 20% on small jobs to 5% from $20,000. In Victoria it is 10% under $20,000 and 5% above. In WA, builders can’t ask for more than 6.5% on contracts from $7,500 to $500,000. Other states have their own rules, so check with your regulator.
On larger jobs, set progress payments at clear stages, such as subframe complete and decking laid, rather than asking for most of the price up front.
Customers change their minds mid-build: wider steps, a different board, a built-in seat. Price each change before you do it and get the customer’s agreement, in writing for building work. Regulators say you can’t do extra work first and bill it later. Your quote should say how variations are priced and approved.
Separate your workmanship warranty from the timber supplier’s and the hardware manufacturer’s. Note what the customer must do, such as re-oiling a deck on a regular basis. Statutory home building warranties may also apply to residential work in your state.
In Karya Falak the customer can choose between timber options on one quote, accept and sign on their phone, and any deposit invoice is issued straight away. Track materials and labour against the job in job costing to see your real margin. See software for carpenters. Rules checked 30 October 2026 against ato.gov.au, business.gov.au, ACCC and state regulator guidance. General information only, not tax or legal advice. Ask your accountant, BAS agent or state regulator about your own situation.
A rate per m² is a useful starting point, but list stairs, balustrade, height and demolition separately. They change the price more than the area does.
No. They apply to residential building work as each state defines it. Small repairs and non-structural jobs may not count. Check with your regulator.
Not on an accepted quote unless your terms allowed it and the term is fair. A valid-until date protects you before acceptance.
Checked against these pages. Prices and rules change, so check the source before you decide.
Start a 14-day trial and send quotes with timber options customers can choose and sign for on their phone.