Concrete Estimate Template (Free, with a Sample Quote)
Part of Concrete & Masonry
Quick answer
A concrete estimate lists the volume in cubic yards, the ready-mix (or bags), forming material, finishing labor, and your overhead and profit. Build one free: get the yardage from the concrete calculator, send it to the estimate maker, add your rate and logo, and download a clean PDF.
A concrete estimate turns a slab's dimensions into a price. Concrete is ordered by the cubic yard, so the template lists the yardage, the ready-mix delivered, the forming and finishing labor, and a margin line.
What a concrete estimate should include
- Your company name, license and contact details.
- The customer and the job site address.
- Volume in cubic yards, plus slab dimensions and thickness.
- Materials: ready-mix concrete (or bags), gravel base, rebar/mesh, form lumber.
- Labor: forming, the pour, and finishing.
- Overhead and profit, plus short-load or pump fees if they apply.
- Scope, exclusions, a valid-until date and payment terms.
Sample concrete estimate (20 × 20 ft slab, 4 in)
| Line item | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready-mix concrete | 5 | yd³ | $165 | $825 |
| Form lumber & stakes | 1 | lot | $45 | $45 |
| Forming, pour & finish | 16 | hr | $65 | $1,040 |
| Cost subtotal | $1,910 |
Add overhead and profit to the cost subtotal for the customer price — finished slabs typically run $6–$15 per square foot installed. Yardage here comes from the concrete calculator at 20 × 20 ft × 4 in (about 5 yd³). Build yours in three steps: enter the dimensions, open an estimate from the materials, then add labor, margin and logo and download the PDF. Source: US national average-cost references. Last verified: June 2026.
FAQs
What should a concrete estimate include?
The volume in cubic yards, slab dimensions and thickness, materials (ready-mix or bags, gravel base, rebar, forms), forming and finishing labor, your overhead and profit, plus any short-load or pump fees, scope and terms.
How much does concrete cost per yard for an estimate?
Ready-mix runs about $125–$165 per cubic yard delivered. Add short-load fees of $50–$150 under ~5 yards and pumping of $900–$1,200 when a truck can't reach the pour, then your finishing labor and margin.
What's the difference between a concrete estimate and a quote?
An estimate is approximate and can change; a quote is a fixed price that's binding once accepted. The estimate maker toggles the wording between the two.