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Tree service estimate and invoice templates
Tree work is quoted per tree based on size, access and risk, with stump grinding and haul-off as separate lines. These spreadsheets come set up for that, with working totals, tax and deposit, and an example oak removal and crown thinning to start from.
Free, no sign-up. Works in Excel, Google Sheets and Apple Numbers.
What's in the template
The example line items for a oak removal and crown thinning. Prices are illustrative only; replace them with your own.
| Item | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Taxable | Line total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal, 30 in. DBH oakClimb and rig near structure, cut to ground | 1 | ea | $1,850.00 | N | $1,850.00 |
| Crown thinning, mapleRemove deadwood and up to 15% of live canopy | 1 | ea | $650.00 | N | $650.00 |
| Stump grindingGrind 6-8 in. below grade, per inch of diameter | 30 | in | $4.00 | N | $120.00 |
| Debris haul-offBrush chipped and wood removed | 1 | job | $450.00 | N | $450.00 |
| Crane or liftIf required for access | 0 | hr | $375.00 | N | $0.00 |
| Subtotal (before tax) | $3,070.00 | ||||
| Deposit (0%) | $0.00 | ||||
| Balance | $3,070.00 | ||||
The spreadsheet adds sales tax on lines marked Y once you enter your rate, and has spare rows for more items.
How to use it
- 1Download the template. Download the tree service estimate or invoice (.xlsx). It opens in Excel, Google Sheets and Apple Numbers.
- 2Add your company and customer. Fill in the shaded company, customer and service-address cells, and set the document number and date.
- 3Replace the example lines. The example is a oak removal and crown thinning. Tree work is quoted per tree based on size, access and risk, with stump grinding and haul-off as separate lines. Change the items, quantities and unit prices to your own; line totals and the subtotal update automatically.
- 4Set tax and deposit. Mark each line taxable (Y) or not (N), enter your sales tax rate, and set the deposit percent (the example collects none, so the balance equals the total).
- 5Review terms and send. Edit the terms to match your policies, save a copy for the customer, and export to PDF to send.
Tips for tree service estimates
- Note species and trunk diameter (DBH) per tree; it's how customers compare bids.
- Leave the crane line at zero unless access requires it, so it's visible as a possible extra.
- Price stump grinding per inch of diameter so every stump is consistent.
Tree service terms included
- Pruning follows ANSI A300 standards.
- Underground utilities are located through 811 before stump grinding.
Plus standard validity and payment terms. Edit all of them to match your policies and local law.
FAQ
Tree service template questions
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Should I leave the wood?
Some customers want firewood. Add a negative line or lower the haul-off price when wood stays on site.
How do I handle permits for protected trees?
Many cities require a permit to remove certain trees. Add a permit line and note who is applying.
Do the formulas work in Google Sheets?
Yes. The line totals, subtotal, taxable amount, tax, deposit and balance use standard functions (SUM, SUMIF, ROUND, IF) that work in Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers.
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