Stop losing bids to messy or confusing quotes. Our free garage door estimate template helps you clearly detail your services, look professional, and win more work.
Customizable company header
Auto-calculates the final total
Clean, professional design
Google sheets and Excel ready
Go to the “Company and Customer Information” tab. Fill in your business info and the client’s details to create the professional header for your estimate.
Add your company logo, name, and contact details to establish your professional brand.
Enter your client’s name and address for a clear, accurate job record.
This creates a trustworthy first impression for the homeowner.
Use the “Estimate Details” tab to list every spring, roller, or labor hour. This breakdown shows customers exactly what they are paying for.
List each task (e.g., “Spring Replacement”) in the Service/Product Description column.
Enter the Quantity/ Hour and Unit Cost for each item, and the template will auto-calculate the Amount.
Set the specific Tax % for each individual line item to ensure you are collecting the correct tax.
To finish, add your Estimate Notes and Acceptance Terms in the “Estimate Details” tab. The template sums up your line items to give you the final Total.
Add specific notes or instructions in the Estimate Notes box.
Define your validity period or policies in the Acceptance Terms section.
Review the clean “Full Summary” tab, then go to File > Download > PDF to send to your customer.
A template is a great start, but our software saves you hours. Stop manual entry and connect your garage door estimates to your entire workflow.
Create “good-better-best” estimates to give customers options for openers or door styles.
Let customers approve jobs and provide an e-signature with a single click from their phone or email.
Automatically send polite follow-up reminders to customers who haven’t responded to an open estimate.
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In the garage door industry, you are often competing for urgent repairs or high-value installations. A customer who receives a messy, handwritten quote often feels uncertain. They worry about hidden costs or the quality of the parts. This lack of professionalism is the fastest way to lose a job to a competitor who looks more organized.
A professional garage door estimate template is the solution. It provides a standardized, clear framework to present your pricing. It allows you to itemize all your charges, from torsion springs to labor hours. This builds immediate trust and justifies your price. This guide will walk you through how to create an effective estimate and how to streamline your sales process to win more work.
What to Include in a Professional Garage Door Estimate
A winning estimate is transparent and leaves no room for doubt. It should give the customer all the information they need to make a confident decision.
Our Google Sheet estimate template is designed to be comprehensive and easy to use. Follow these steps to create a professional estimate for your next client. For your convenience, a copy of these instructions is also included on the ‘Instructions’ tab within the Google Sheet itself.
Important First Step: Make a Copy of the Template Before you begin, you must save a copy of the Google Sheet to your own Google Drive. The original template you receive is view-only, ensuring every user gets a clean version. To make your own editable copy:
Step 1: Customize with Your Business Information Open your copied Google Sheet and go to the “Company and Customer Information” tab. Replace the placeholder logo and enter your company’s name, address, and phone number. Save this version as your master template.
Step 2: Enter Client and Job Details For each new job, fill in the client’s information in the same tab. Then, move to the “Estimate Details” tab to assign an Estimate Number and Estimate Date.
Step 3: Detail the Charges and Taxes In the “Estimate Details” tab, go to the itemized table. Create a new row for every service and part.
Step 4: Review and Send The template automatically calculates the Subtotal, Tax, and Total in the summary section. Review the “Printable Report – Full Summary” tab to see the clean, professional version. To send it, go to “File” > “Download” and select “PDF Document (.pdf)“.
3 Ways a Professional Estimate Wins More Work
A great estimate does more than just quote a price; it’s a foundational tool for building a more profitable and reputable garage door business.
A template is a huge step up, but it’s still a manual process. You have to enter data, save new files, and manually follow up with the customer. Housecall Pro’s software automates your entire sales process, turning estimates into a powerful, interactive sales tool.
Present Good-Better-Best Options Instead of offering one price for a door replacement, Housecall Pro lets you build tiered proposals.
This empowers customers to choose a higher-priced option, which can dramatically increase your average job value.
Enable Online Approval and E-Signatures Make it easy for customers to say yes. With Housecall Pro, clients can view, approve, and electronically sign your estimate from their phone or email with a single click. This convenience closes deals faster and eliminates the need to chase down signed paperwork.
Automate Estimate Follow-ups Stop letting potential jobs fall through the cracks. The software can automatically send polite, professional follow-up reminders to customers who haven’t responded to an estimate, helping you stay top-of-mind and win more work without lifting a finger.
A professional and transparent estimate is your single best tool for standing out and winning more garage door jobs. Our free template provides the perfect foundation to build trust and present your pricing clearly. When you’re ready to automate your sales process and give your customers a modern, interactive experience, Housecall Pro is the ultimate solution.
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An estimate is a detailed guess of what a job will cost, which can change if unforeseen issues arise (like framing damage). A quote is a fixed, binding price. In garage door repair, “estimate” is often safer until you inspect the opening.
Most garage door companies offer free estimates for new door installations. However, for repair calls where you have to drive out and diagnose the issue, it is standard to charge a “service call fee” that may be waived if they proceed with the work.
Yes. To use it in Excel, open the Google Sheet, go to the File menu, hover over Download, and select Microsoft Excel (.xlsx). The file will download to your computer and can be opened with Excel.
This template allows you to apply tax on a per-line-item basis. You can enter a Tax % for each specific item in the table. This is useful if you need to tax parts like springs and openers, but not your labor.
