Landscape Lighting Estimate Template (Free)
A landscape lighting estimate needs each fixture counted and priced, the transformer and wire itemized, install labor as its own line, and clear deposit and balance terms — plus a valid-until date and acceptance line. Copy the template below, or use quoting software that converts the accepted estimate to an invoice.
What belongs on the estimate
- Business name and contact info
- Customer name and property address
- Estimate date and valid-until date
- Line items — fixtures (by type/count), transformer, wire, install labor
- Subtotal, deposit required, balance on completion
- Acceptance line (signature or approval)
The template
[Your Business Name]
[Address] · [Phone] · [Email]
Estimate #____ Date: __________ Valid until: __________
For: [Customer Name]
Property: [Address]
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Description Amount
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Fixtures — [type x count] $______
Transformer $______
Wire / connectors $______
Install labor $______
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Subtotal $______
Deposit required $______
Balance due on completion $______
Approved by: ____________ Date: ______Why itemized fixtures win the job
A fixture-by-fixture estimate reads as a design, not a guess. The customer sees exactly what they’re getting and where — and it’s easy to scale the job up or down without starting the quote over.
Skipping the copy-paste
A blank template works, but re-typing an accepted estimate — deposit and all — into an invoice invites errors. Quoting software converts the approved estimate straight into an invoice in one tap.
Frequently asked questions
Should each fixture type be its own line?
Counting fixtures by type — path, spot, well, step — shows the customer the design and makes it easy to add or cut a few lights without re-quoting the whole job.
Why itemize the transformer and wire?
They're real material costs that scale with the system size, and separating them from fixtures and labor keeps the estimate transparent and your margin visible.
How much deposit should the estimate ask for?
Enough to cover the fixtures and transformer you order for their design. State the deposit and balance terms on the estimate so it's agreed before you order.