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Free Builder Invoice Template for United Kingdom

VAT-compliant builder invoice template with Companies House requirements built in. Create professional invoices in 60 seconds.

INVOICE
#INV-2026-042
Smith Builder Services Ltd
12 High Street, London SE1 7PB
Company No: 12345678
VAT: GB123456789
Bill To
Sample Client Ltd
12 High Street, London SE1 7PB
Date
25 March 2026
Due Date
8 April 2026
DescriptionQtyRateAmount
Foundation work - extension8 hrs£5500.00£44000.00
Brickwork - garden wall6 hrs£5500.00£33000.00
Materials - cement, blocks & sand1£19500.00£19500.00
Skip hire & waste disposal1£25000.00£25000.00
Subtotal£121500.00
VAT (20%)£24300.00
Total£145800.00
Payment Details
Sort Code: 12-34-56 | Account: 12345678
Payment term: 30 days

Builder Invoice Requirements in United Kingdom

Ensure your builder invoices meet all United Kingdom legal requirements set by the HMRC.

🇬🇧 Legal Requirements (United Kingdom)

  • Company name
  • Company number
  • VAT number (if registered)
  • Registered address
  • Invoice date
  • Unique invoice number
  • Description of goods/services

VAT & Tax Information

VAT Rate
Standard rate: 20%
Currency
GBP (£)
Registration Body
Companies House

Payment Terms & Late Payment

Net 30 is standard in the UK. Under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, you can charge interest at 8% + Bank of England base rate.

Common Builder Line Items

  • Extensions and conversions
  • Foundation and groundwork
  • Brickwork and blockwork
  • Plastering and rendering
  • Demolition and site clearance
  • Roofing and structural work

Builder Pricing in United Kingdom

Hourly Rate
£45 - £65 per hour
Per-Job Pricing
Most building work is quoted per project with milestone payments (e.g., 30% deposit, 40% at shell completion, 30% on handover). Break invoices into phases for larger jobs to maintain cash flow.
Materials Markup
Materials markup is typically 10-20%. For large orders (cement, timber), pass through at cost with a handling fee. Always get client approval for material costs over €500.

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