Joiner · Quotes and invoices
Quote software for joiners
Windows, doors, custom closets: price materials, fabrication and installation, and keep a record of the plans approved with your client.
A sample joinery quote
| Service | Qty | Unit price excl. VAT | Total excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double-glazed PVC window 120 × 135 | 3 unit | €380.00 | €1,140.00 |
| Removal of old windows | 3 unit | €60.00 | €180.00 |
| Retrofit installation and finishing | 3 unit | €140.00 | €420.00 |
| Silicone sealing and trims | 1 flat rate | €90.00 | €90.00 |
VAT 10%: €183.00
Total incl. VAT: €2,013.00
Example for guidance only: prices and VAT rates vary depending on your region, suppliers and the job.
How to prepare a joinery quote
To price a joinery quote, clearly separate supply, fabrication or ordering, removal and installation. For each window, door or closet, state the dimensions, material, type of glazing or front, and number of units, with a unit price. Price the removal of old units and waste disposal on separate lines. Installation covers labor, fixing, perimeter insulation and finishing. Add travel costs if you charge them. Anticipate common surprises: masonry damaged during removal, out-of-square reveals, a sill that needs repair. List them as options or state that they will be covered by an additional quote.
In France, the VAT rate depends on the job. The 10% rate applies to certain improvement or maintenance work in a home completed more than two years ago. The 5.5% rate may apply to some window replacements as energy-efficiency renovation, under conditions. Otherwise, the rate is 20%. Check these conditions before applying a reduced rate. If your work is subject to France's ten-year insurance (assurance décennale), which is generally the case for installing windows and doors, state your insurer and geographic coverage on your quotes and invoices. Also note the measurements taken, opening direction and colors, and photograph the existing setup.
With Ecomely, you describe your job to Zély, the AI Assistant, who prepares a draft quote with supply, removal and installation lines. You then adjust quantities, dimensions and prices. The client signs the quote online, giving you a clear record of the models, measurements and finishes approved before you order from your supplier. Once the job is done, the quote becomes an invoice in one click. The client can pay by card, and automatic reminders save you from chasing payments. Your clients and documents stay in one place.
What Ecomely does for joiners
- Fill in quotes from your phone, with your saved services and prices.
- Clients sign online from a simple link.
- Turn a quote into an invoice in one click, with card payment and reminders.
- Clients, documents and emails all in one place.
Trade vocabulary
- Frame (dormant)
- The fixed frame of a door or window, attached to the wall.
- Sash (ouvrant)
- The moving part that opens.
- Retrofit installation (pose en rénovation)
- Installation over the existing frame, left in place, without damaging the walls.
- Uw value
- Measures a window's insulation: the lower it is, the better it insulates.
Frequently asked questions
What VAT rate applies to replacing windows for a private customer?
In France, it depends on the home and the work. If the home was completed more than two years ago, the 10% rate may apply to improvement work. The 5.5% rate may apply to certain windows installed as part of an energy-efficiency renovation, under conditions. Otherwise, the rate is 20%. Check the conditions before drawing up the quote.
I find an unexpected problem when removing the old units. What should I do?
Pause the affected part of the job and explain the situation to the client, with photos. Then issue an additional quote detailing the extra work, such as repairing masonry or a sill, with prices. Wait for the client to accept it before doing the work. With Ecomely, they can sign the new quote online, saving you a trip.
Do I need a quote for a small door or shutter repair?
In France, for troubleshooting, repair or maintenance work on buildings and household equipment, a quote is mandatory above €150 including VAT. Below that amount, it is still recommended: it fixes the price and nature of the work, and limits disputes when it's time to invoice.
I'm a micro-entrepreneur exempt from VAT. What do I need to include on my quotes?
Your quotes are issued without VAT. You must include the mention « TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du CGI » (VAT not applicable, art. 293 B of the French Tax Code). The other mandatory details still apply: your SIRET number, your contact details and the client's, a breakdown of services with quantities and unit prices, the date and validity period. If your work is subject to the ten-year insurance (assurance décennale), include that insurance too.
The rules mentioned on this page (VAT, required quote details, insurance) are those that apply in France.