Carpenter Invoice Example

A worked carpenter invoice with realistic line items Australian carpentry businesses charge every day. Use it as a reference or create your own compliant PDF instantly.

Tax Invoice
Your Carpentry Business
ABN 11 222 333 444
INV-2026-0042
Issued 15 May 2026
Due 22 May 2026
Bill to: Sample Client Pty Ltd · Payment due within 14 days
Description Qty Rate Amount
Labour — carpenter (per day) 2 $720.00 $1440.00
Timber and materials 1 $480.00 $480.00
Hardware and fixings 1 $95.00 $95.00
Waste disposal 1 $60.00 $60.00
Subtotal: $2075.00
GST (10%): $207.50
Total: $2282.50

Payment by bank transfer. Progress payments may apply for jobs over $2,000.

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Your business
Bill to (client)
Invoice details
Line items
Description Qty Unit price Tax %
Totals
Payment details
Notes
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Tips

FAQs

Do carpenters need to charge GST?

Only if your turnover is above $75,000 per year. If you are GST-registered, the template includes a 10% GST line and the required "Tax Invoice" wording.

How should I bill for materials vs. labour?

Separate them as distinct line items. Some carpenters mark up materials 10-20% to cover sourcing time. Most clients appreciate the transparency of seeing the breakdown.

Can I use this template for cabinet making?

Yes — adjust the line items to reflect your service. Cabinet makers often use per-job pricing rather than hourly labour.

What about progress payments for larger jobs?

For jobs over $5,000, issue a deposit invoice up front, progress invoices at milestones, and a final invoice on completion. Mark each clearly so clients know what they're paying for.

A practical guide to carpentry billing

Use the template as a starting layout, then replace its example information with the actual agreed work. The details below help you decide what to enter and what to check before sending.

Agree what this invoice covers

Name the item or installation, material specification and finish included in the quote. Separate workshop fabrication, delivery and fitting only where the agreement prices them separately. Confirm changes to dimensions or materials before treating them as variations.

Give the payer enough context

Include the job address, drawing or quote reference and completed stage. Check the legal billing name and delivery contact against the accepted work. Keep the approved dimensions and specification, variation approval and delivery or fitting record available to resolve questions. An invoice records the charge; it does not replace the underlying approval or supporting documents.

Worked carpentry invoice example

The fabrication milestone is charged once, with separately approved hardware added. Fitting is not included in this example; use the actual agreement to decide when and how it is billed.

Illustrative amounts in your chosen currency, before tax and payments. These are not recommended rates.
DescriptionQuantityRateAmount
Cabinet fabrication — agreed stage11,400.001,400.00
Approved additional hardware425.00100.00
Example subtotal1,500.00

Avoid this billing mistake

Adding materials already included in a fabrication package makes the bill appear duplicated. Check the specification and package inclusions before adding timber, hardware or finishing products.

Follow up on the right record

Distinguish readiness for collection, delivery and completed installation. Reference the correct approval or handover record for the stage you are billing, and track outstanding earlier invoices independently.

Before you send

  • Match the line items and quantities to the accepted scope and approved changes.
  • Check the invoice number, issue date, explicit due date and the job address, drawing or quote reference and completed stage.
  • Apply only the tax treatment relevant to your business and location; check current local requirements if unsure.
  • Keep earlier billing separate from actual payments. Verify the outstanding amount and payment instructions.

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