Why show linear feet and gauge?
The footage is the price driver and the gauge is the quality driver. Together they let a customer compare your invoice to a quote.
Gutter · Free invoice sample
The general shape of a gutter installation invoice. Linear footage of gutter, downspouts, guards, and removal kept separate so the customer can see what drives the price.
Common practice
Gutter jobs are priced by the foot and questioned by the downspout. Show both.
The footage is the price driver and the gauge is the quality driver. Together they let a customer compare your invoice to a quote.
Downspout count is where two bids on the same house differ. Listing them explains the difference.
Customers call after the first big storm. Stating that gutters are sized for normal rain heads off the warranty call.
Before you send it
Gutter work is lightly regulated but touches roofing and drainage rules.
General information, not legal, tax, or licensing advice. Requirements differ by state, county, and city and change over time. Confirm with your state licensing board and the local authority having jurisdiction before relying on any of this.
Estimator notes
Yes, and show it. It's the industry norm.
Always. They can double the invoice and the customer should see that choice.
Exclude it and price it as found, or list the repair as its own line.
Separate line or separate invoice. It's a different scope with different risk.