Document Type
Invoices
A cleaning business and a freelance consultant do not need the same invoice. Different fields, different tax treatment, different paper trail. That is why there are thirty-one invoice generators here instead of one: each carries its trade's real billing structure, from progress draws and retainage in construction to usage licensing in photography to per-head counts in catering.
Start With the Basic InvoiceThe basic invoice is correct for most billing. Take a trade version when your work needs its own line-item vocabulary or tax treatment.
Pick by Situation
Which One Do You Need?
| Just a clean, correct invoice, fast | Basic Invoice → |
| Trades: labor plus materials, lien-ready | Contractor Invoice → |
| Billing hours at a rate | Hourly Invoice → |
| 1099 freelancer billing a client | Independent Contractor Invoice → |
The Full List
All 31 Invoices
Every generator →- Contractor InvoiceLabor and materials billed together, with the detail a lien claim needs.
- Construction InvoiceProgress draws and retainage against a construction contract.
- Electrician InvoiceElectrical work billed with permit, panel, and parts lines.
- Plumbing InvoicePlumbing work billed with fixtures, parts, and callout time.
- HVAC InvoiceEquipment, refrigerant, and service-call lines on an HVAC bill.
- Handyman InvoiceSmall mixed jobs billed by the hour or by the task.
- Landscaping InvoiceOne-off jobs or recurring maintenance visits, billed either way.
- Cleaning InvoiceRecurring cleans billed per visit, per hour, or per square foot.
- Auto Repair InvoiceParts, labor hours, and shop fees tied to one vehicle.
- Basic InvoiceA plain, correct invoice with totals, tax, and payment terms.
- Consulting InvoiceAdvisory work billed by project, retainer, or day rate.
- Independent Contractor Invoice1099 billing that keeps the contractor relationship visible on paper.
- Hourly InvoiceHours times a rate, totaled, for any kind of work.
- Rent InvoiceBill a tenant for rent that is coming due, before the payment.
- Photography InvoiceShoot fees plus the usage licence the client is actually buying.
- Catering InvoicePer-head counts, service charge, and the deposit against the balance.
- Trucking InvoiceLoads billed by mile, by weight, or at a flat rate.
- Roofing InvoiceSquares, tear-off, and materials on a roofing job.
- DJ InvoiceEvent hours, travel, and the deposit already collected.
- Painting InvoicePrep, coats, and area on an interior or exterior job.
- Website Development InvoiceMilestones or sprints billed against a scoped build.
- Pest Control InvoiceThe initial treatment and the recurring plan that follows it.
- Bakery InvoiceCustom orders with deposit, order detail, and pickup date.
- Moving InvoiceCrew hours, truck time, materials, and mileage on a move.
- Towing InvoiceHook fee, mileage, and storage days on a tow.
- Flooring InvoiceArea, underlayment, and removal on a flooring install.
- Tutoring InvoiceSessions billed by the hour or as a prepaid package.
- Childcare InvoiceWeekly or monthly care billed, late-pickup fees included.
- Makeup Artist InvoiceBridal and event work with trial and travel charges.
- Notary InvoiceNotarial acts billed at the state fee cap, plus travel.
- Property Management InvoiceManagement fee, repairs, and the disbursement to the owner.
Sourced Figures
The Numbers Behind Invoices
How we check these →Every figure below carries the official source it came from and the month we last checked it. These are the same tables the generators in this category print against.
Late Fees and Payment Terms: What Is Typical
Conventions, not legal maximums. Several states cap late-fee interest through usury or prompt-payment statutes; check your state before charging above the typical range.
| Term | Typical practice | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Net 30 | Payment due 30 days from invoice date | The default B2B term in the US; Net 15 and Net 60 are the common variants |
| Late fee | 1% to 1.5% per month (12% to 18% per year) | Must be stated on the invoice or in the contract before it can be charged |
| Grace period | 5 to 10 days is common courtesy | Not required by law; put it in writing if you offer one |
| Government work | 30 days, then interest accrues automatically | Federal Prompt Payment Act; most states have an equivalent for public contracts |
| Early-payment discount | 2/10 net 30 (2% off if paid in 10 days) | Worth stating explicitly as a line under the total |
Source: Federal Prompt Payment Act (31 USC 39); state prompt-payment and usury statutes · checked 2026-08
What Trades Earn: Median Hourly Wages (BLS, May 2025)
National median wages for workers in each trade, not billed rates. A business bills 2x to 3x the wage to cover taxes, insurance, overhead, tools, and non-billable time; use these as the labor-cost floor under a quote, not the price.
| Trade | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters | $34.70 |
| Electricians | $34.37 |
| HVAC mechanics and installers | $32.75 |
| Carpenters | $31.55 |
| Roofers | $27.95 |
| Painters (construction and maintenance) | $26.64 |
| Photographers | $21.47 |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | $18.82 |
| Janitors and cleaners | $17.71 |
| Maids and housekeeping cleaners | $17.07 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 national estimates · checked 2026-08
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