Carpenter invoice template
For joinery, fit-outs and repairs — bill labour and materials cleanly, add VAT if registered, and download a polished PDF. On site as a subcontractor? Switch to the CIS version.
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Invoice details
Your business
Adds your VAT number below, plus VAT columns and a VAT section.
Stored on your device only and embedded in the PDF. PNG or JPG, under 1MB.
Bill to (your client)
VAT
CIS (construction)
Domestic reverse charge
Appearance
Items
Discount, deposit & payment
Receiving a deposit can create a VAT tax point. Check HMRC guidance if unsure.
Your business name
Invoice
INV-0001
Bill to
Client name
- Invoice date
- 15/06/2026
| Description | Qty | Unit | VAT | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | £0.00 | 20% | £0.00 |
- Net total
- £0.00
- VAT 20%
- £0.00
- Total VAT
- £0.00
- Total
- £0.00
Labour, materials and fixed-price jobs
Whether you bill day rates or a fixed price for a fitted job, separate labour from materials (timber, fittings, ironmongery). For bespoke work, a clear line description and an upfront quote protect both sides — convert the accepted quote straight to an invoice when the job's done.
CIS and the VAT reverse charge
If you work as a subcontractor for a contractor on construction work, the Construction Industry Scheme applies: the contractor deducts CIS tax from the labour part of your invoice (20% if you're registered and verified, 30% if not, 0% with gross payment status) and pays it to HMRC on your behalf. Materials and VAT are never part of the deduction.
For most VAT-registered business-to-business construction work you also have to apply the domestic reverse charge — you show the VAT but don't add it to the total, and your customer accounts for it to HMRC. Working direct for a homeowner? Then neither CIS nor the reverse charge applies — it's a normal invoice.
Doing subcontract work? Use the CIS invoice generator, which works the deduction and reverse-charge wording out for you. As a carpenter billing a private customer, the standard invoice on this page is what you want.
A typical carpenter invoice
Example line items you might add:
- Labour — fitted wardrobes, 3 days @ £220
- Materials — timber, MDF, ironmongery
- Door hanging — 4 doors @ £60
Frequently asked questions
How should a carpenter invoice for a fitted job?
List the labour (days or a fixed price) and materials separately, reference the job, and show the total with payment terms. Start from a quote for bespoke work so the price is agreed in writing.
Does CIS apply to carpentry?
Yes, when you work as a subcontractor for a contractor on construction work — the deduction applies to labour only. Work direct for a homeowner is a normal invoice.
Can I turn a quote into an invoice?
Yes. Create a quote, and when the customer accepts, convert it to an invoice with a new invoice number in one click.