Published by ProQuote · July 26, 2026
A replacement estimate should identify what equipment and work the customer is actually buying. That makes it easier to compare scope and to document later changes without relying on a single lump-sum description.
Identify the proposed equipment and key specifications that matter to the job, along with labor, removal or disposal, and any project-specific electrical, line-set, duct, permit, or code work. Requirements differ by property and jurisdiction, so confirm them for the actual installation.
If equipment or other project-specific costs are committed before installation, a deposit or milestone schedule may help align billing with the work. Deposit amounts and timing can be regulated, so use terms appropriate to the contract and jurisdiction instead of assuming one percentage fits every job.
ProQuote Pro supports deposit, milestone, and balance invoicing from the approved estimate. The invoice can preserve the contract context while showing what is billed, collected, outstanding, and still unbilled.
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