The proposal
The proposal that stops a price comparison.
Most painting quotes are one page with a total at the bottom. A proper proposal shows the customer what they're actually buying.
One page vs five pages.
| One-page quote | Quotewright proposal |
|---|---|
| A total and a few lines | Every room and surface listed |
| "Prep and paint" | Preparation, step by step |
| Paint brand, maybe | Coat system and products |
| Nothing about what's excluded | Exclusions spelled out |
| No warranty mentioned | Workmanship and manufacturer warranties |
| Nothing about how the job runs | Duration, payment terms and project management |
| Easy to undercut | Hard to compare with a cheaper one-pager |
Page by page
What's in the five pages.
- PAGE 1
The job and who's doing it
Licence, insurance and ABN up front, then a plain-English summary of the job and the coat system.
- PAGE 2
Areas and method
Every room and surface (ceilings, walls, architraves, skirting, doors) in a clear table, the three-coat system explained, and the preparation process step by step.
- PAGE 3
Application, timing and price
How the paint goes on, how long the job takes, the investment, and exactly what's excluded.
- PAGE 4
Warranty and terms
Workmanship and manufacturer warranties, the deposit and payment schedule, project management and environmental practices.
- PAGE 5
Why us
Insurance and safety, reasons to choose the business, contact details and a place to accept.
How it works for you
You keep every number. We do the writing.
- You measure up
- You send us your notes: a form, photos or a voice memo
- We write the proposal
- You approve it and set the price
- It goes out under your brand the same day
- We follow it up
Free
Get the sample painting proposal.
A real five-page interior repaint proposal from a Gold Coast job, with the details removed. Use it as a guide for your own.
Painting quote questions.
What should a painting quote include?
At minimum: every area and surface being painted, the preparation, the products and number of coats, the price, what is excluded, the warranty, payment terms and how long the job will take. Licence and insurance details should be on it too.
Why does a detailed painting proposal win more jobs?
When a customer has several quotes, a one-page quote leaves them only the price to compare. A detailed proposal shows the preparation, products and warranty, which gives them a reason to choose on value rather than the lowest number.
Who sets the price in a Quotewright proposal?
The painter. You measure up and set the price. We write the proposal around your scope and numbers, and you approve it before it goes to the customer.