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Junk Removal Estimate Template

Customize our junk removal estimate template with details like your company name, client information, line items, final price, terms and conditions, and more. Download the basic PDF, or click “Customize Template” to create a professional estimate, convert it to an invoice, and send it to your clients via email or text.

Free estimate template from Jobber

Professional junk removal estimates help you win more business

  • Add your company name, branding, and terms
  • List detailed line items and costs
  • Track sent estimates and convert them to invoices


How to create a junk removal estimate

Ready to create a junk removal estimate? To write a professional, accurate estimate that gets you paid faster:

  1. Download Jobber’s free junk removal estimate template PDF or Excel file and save it to your computer. Be sure to include “estimate” or “quote” in the file name for easy organization and to make it clear for your customers.
  2. Add your company contact info so customers can reach out if they have any questions. Include your business name, website, phone number, email address, and office address (if you have one). 
  3. Enter your customer’s contact info, estimate number, and the estimate date.
  4. Describe the junk removal services you’re providing and include prices for each. 
  5. Include your subtotal, applicable taxes, discounts, and fees before the total. 
  6. Add your estimate terms and conditions.
  7. Save the estimate as a PDF file and send it to the customer via email or text.

Save time and download our junk removal estimate template to send professional estimates in minutes.

What should be included in your junk removal estimate?

Your junk removal estimate should include the following information:

  • Your junk removal business name, company logo, and contact information
  • Name, contact details, and address of the customer
  • Estimate number for record-keeping purposes (it should follow the same numbering system as your invoice number)
  • A breakdown of the types of junk or trash removal you’ll be providing, along with a detailed service description (e.g., disposal of large unwanted items like old appliances, electronics, sofas, and other pieces of furniture)
  • The approximate cost estimate of completing the work, factoring in hourly labor costs, material costs, and quantities, item pick-up and drop-off, any special junk removal rates or discounts, service markup, and applicable taxes
  • Optional line items for added junk removal services, products, or tasks that would enhance the work
  • A description of anything that specifically won’t be included in the work (e.g., chemical or hazardous waste removal)
  • How long the estimate is valid for
  • Terms and conditions (e.g., deposit amount, payment terms, estimate due date)


Frequently Asked Questions

Our junk removal estimate template makes it easy to send out customizable, professional-looking estimates. It’s perfect for business owners who are just starting a junk removal business or exploring software instead of pen and paper. The template is part of a larger free toolkit where you can store client information, convert their estimates to invoices, and get paid for your work.

If you’re just looking for a quick-start junk removal quote template that you can reuse as often as you like, download the free PDF and start sending out estimates right away.
A junk removal estimate template is a blank copy of your estimate form, which you can fill out to create a detailed estimate after a consultation. You can find templates as fill-in PDFs, Microsoft Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheets, free quoting tools, or even junk removal management software like Jobber. These templates are essential to keeping your junk removal company efficient and consistent.

Here’s what an estimate template can do for you:

• Help you stay organized and include all necessary information
• Reduce room for error by including mandatory form fields
• Make you look more professional than handwritten estimates
• Cut down on repetitive data entry and save you time
• Help you track rates, prices, expenses, and accounts receivable
• Set client expectations and protect your junk removal company with terms and conditions
• Make filing easier with digital copies of all estimates

With our free junk removal template, it’s easy to add in the specific details for that job, get the estimate approved, complete the work, invoice the client, and get paid faster—all with just a few clicks.
No matter the industry, every estimate needs the same elements. Line items, estimate totals, and terms and conditions are just a few examples.

The main difference is your services, which are specific to your industry. Start by deciding what junk removal service you’d like to offer, create a list of standard line items for bids and estimates, and set junk removal prices. This helps you assemble an accurate estimate and send it off to your client, faster.
Quotes and estimates seem similar, but there’s one big difference: budget flexibility.

An estimate is a rough but educated guess at how much time, work, and materials will be involved in completing a job. This gives you some wiggle room in case any unexpected details pop up during the work.

A quote, on the other hand, tells a client exactly how much they’ll be paying for the job. This can mean higher profits if you come in under budget—but it also means you have to think of everything that could complicate the job and cut into your profits.

(And yes, you can use this estimate template as a junk removal quote template!)
There’s a big difference between estimates and invoices.

An estimate describes what the finished work will look like and how much it’ll cost to complete. This is the first step in any project. An estimate sets the expectations for the client, and you don’t move forward until they sign off on it.

An invoice is the final bill you send to the client for the completed work. This is the last step of the project. The amount on the invoice might be different from the amount on the estimate, depending on how much the work might have changed during the project. You can create an invoice using our free junk removal invoice template.
That depends on how you’re doing it! If you’re using pen and paper, it could take a while to write down your contact details, add the customer’s information, write in all your line items from memory, and tally up the costs in your head. That’s part of why some junk removal businesses decide to charge for quotes.

With a junk removal estimate template, some of that information is already in place and the calculations are done automatically, including taxes and discounts. It should only take a few minutes to fill in the details that are specific to the project, then send off the estimate to the client for approval.
Choosing the right software for creating junk removal estimate templates can speed up the quoting process and help you win more jobs. 

Tools like FreshBooks, Moon Invoice, and Tradify let you create and send customized estimates to clients.

Or, you can use Jobber as an all-in-one solution that helps you manage every phase of the job, from the initial estimate to getting paid. With Jobber, you can:

Create professional estimates. Customize estimate templates with your company name, client details, line items, pricing, and terms in just a few clicks.
Send estimates fast. Send your estimates via email or text in minutes. 
Win more jobs. Turn approved estimates into scheduled jobs and invoices without manual data entry.
Get paid faster. Accept deposits and offer online payment options to ensure you get paid on time.

With Jobber, you’re not just streamlining estimates—you’re setting up your junk removal business for success from start to finish.
Estimating and quote management software like Jobber makes it easy to create an estimate using your desktop or mobile app.

Here’s what you can do with estimating software:

• Set up client files for storing estimates, job details, and invoices
• Let new leads request work through your website or Local Services Ads
• Create estimates with add-ons, packages, and images
• Convert estimates into jobs and invoices
• Give clients the option to approve estimates and pay deposits online
• Communicate with clients using email and SMS
• Schedule teams, route work, and track time and expenses
• Get paid faster using automated quote follow-ups and credit card processing

Learn more about how Jobber can help you create estimates and win work faster.

Estimate template vs. free estimating software

Junk removal service providers looking for a fast and easy way to create job estimates can download Jobber’s PDF or Excel estimate templates. They are simple to use, customizable, and completely free. If you want more, Jobber’s free estimating software can help you improve your workflow and get paid faster. You can store client information and create up to five customizable quotes, jobs, and invoices per month.

Features
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Add details like your company name, contact information,
client details, line items, total cost, and terms and conditions
You can send up to five free estimates per month with Jobber.
In the client hub, customers can request new work,
quickly review and approve quotes, see upcoming scheduled jobs,
pay invoices, and even refer friends for your services.
Once your client approves a quote, you can automatically
convert it to a job.
Create a job and assign it to your team with only a few clicks.
When the job is done, instantly generate a professional
digital invoice and send it to your customers via text or email.
Manage your field operations from the road or the job site with
the Jobber mobile app.