Invoice clients for bespoke ironwork, gates, railings, and forged metalwork. Professional invoices from Tidybill.
A blacksmith invoice covers work creating and installing bespoke forged ironwork including gates, railings, balustrades, garden furniture, candle holders, fire tools, architectural metalwork, and artistic commissions. Blacksmithing combines traditional forge work with modern fabrication techniques. Because every piece is handmade, blacksmiths charge for design consultation, material costs (steel bar, coal or gas for the forge, finishes), labour by the day, and installation or delivery. Large structural pieces such as gates and railings require planning permission checks if on a listed building or in a conservation area. A materials deposit before starting work is standard practice. Blacksmiths selling craft pieces at markets or online use simpler one-item invoices.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bespoke entrance gate (per gate) | 1800 | gate |
| Garden railings (per m) | 200 | m |
| Blacksmith day rate | 350 | day |
| Steel materials (mild steel bar/flat/section) | 0 | as quoted |
| Powder coat finish | 60 | m² |
| Installation and fixing | 300 | day |
Invoice 50% deposit on commission, balance on delivery and installation. Describe the piece with dimensions and specification. List materials separately. Include installation as a separate line item. Net 14 on completion is standard.