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Free painting and decorating invoice template
Pre-filled with typical painting and decorating line items (example prices: put in your own). Edit anything, then print or save it as a PDF.
An invoice needs a unique number, the date, your business name and address, the customer's name and address, what you did, the amount and when payment is due. If you're VAT registered, add your VAT number and show VAT separately.
Invoice
No. 1001 · 8 November 2026
Payment due: 22 November 2026
12 High Street, Leeds LS1 1AA
01234 567890 · sam@smithplumbing.co.uk
Bill to
Jo Bloggs
4 Park Road, Leeds LS6 2BB
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour: prepare and paint walls and ceilings (per day) | 3 | £200.00 | £600.00 |
| Paint and materials | 1 | £180.00 | £180.00 |
| Gloss skirting and doors | 1 | £150.00 | £150.00 |
| Subtotal | £930.00 |
| VAT (20%) | £186.00 |
| Total | £1,116.00 |
Bank transfer: Smith Painting and decorating, sort code 00-00-00, account 12345678. Please use the invoice number as the reference.
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Start freeWhat to put on a painting and decorating invoice
- A unique invoice number, the date, and when payment is due.
- What you did, line by line, matching the quote, with VAT shown separately if you are registered.
- Your credentials where relevant: no required licence, but customers look for Painting and Decorating Association membership or TrustMark, and public liability insurance.
- How to pay, and the reference to use.
Before the job, send the painting and decorating quote. If it isn't paid on time, use the payment reminder templates. More for painters and decorators: Sam for painters and decorators.
Questions
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Can I send invoices from my phone?
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