Free Glazier Invoice Template

What is a Glazier invoice?

A glazier invoice covers work cutting, fitting, and replacing glass in windows, doors, partitions, mirrors, and shopfronts. Glaziers may work on emergency boarding and glazing after breakages, double and triple glazed unit replacements, secondary glazing installations, frameless glass systems, and commercial glass partitions. Glass costs vary widely by specification (float, toughened, laminated, solar control, acoustic) and the work is typically quoted as a fixed price per unit or per m². Emergency glazing after a break-in or accident is a common callout service charged at a premium. For commercial shopfront or partition work, architectural drawings or specifications may be required alongside the invoice for planning and building compliance.

What to include on a Glazier invoice

• Location and description of glazing work
• Glass type and specification (float, toughened, laminated, IGU spec)
• Size and quantity of units
• Frame or bead work if included
• Emergency boarding (if initial emergency call-out)
• Disposal of broken glass
• Labour hours or fixed price
• VAT details if VAT-registered
• Payment terms
• Exact glass dimensions, thickness, and type (annealed / tempered / laminated / Low-E IGU)
• Measured-by note (glazier-measured vs. customer-supplied measurements)
• Job site address vs. billing address (often differ for property managers)
• Permit / code-compliance reference for tempered or storefront work

Common glazier invoice line items

Setting your glazier rates

Glaziers typically quote fixed per-job prices for residential work (per window/door) and either per-square-foot or fixed-bid pricing for commercial storefront, with labor running $50-$150/hour. Emergency and after-hours work carries a separate call-out/trip fee (roughly $90-$175, with minimums up to $500) on top of materials and labor.

Payment terms

Residential: deposit (often 50%, or material cost) at order due to custom-cut glass, balance on completion. Commercial/contractor accounts commonly run net 30. Emergency call-outs are typically due on completion.

Billing pitfalls to avoid

• Tempered/safety glass carries a large material upcharge (roughly $18-$30/sqft vs ~$5/sqft for clear) and is code-mandated near doors, tubs, and low panes. Bill it as a separate line so the customer sees it is a code requirement, not a markup.
• Custom-cut glass and mirror are non-returnable once cut to size. Require a deposit covering material before ordering, because a cancelled or mis-measured job leaves you holding unsellable stock.
• Emergency board-up and the follow-up glass replacement are two separate jobs and two separate invoices: the board-up secures the opening now, the permanent glass often waits days for a custom order.
• Field measurements are your liability: if you measure wrong the recut is on you, so note who measured (you vs. customer 'supplied measurements') on the invoice.
• Storefront and commercial jobs frequently need permits, engineered/laminated glass, and lead-time on ordered units. Itemize the glass-order lead time and any permit/engineering cost separately from install labor.

Tax notes

Glaziers generally charge sales tax on materials (glass, hardware) and, in many states, on the installed job as tangible-property fabrication/installation; rules vary on whether labor is taxable. Materials bought for resale should be purchased tax-exempt with a resale certificate so tax is collected once, from the customer.

This is general guidance, not tax advice. Tax rules vary by country, state, and situation, so confirm with a qualified accountant before relying on it.

How to invoice as a glazier

For emergency callouts, invoice on site. For ordered replacement units, invoice on completion of installation. Specify the glass type, size, and specification for every unit. Note whether glass is toughened or laminated for compliance records (required in critical locations under Building Regulations). Net 14 for domestic clients; net 30 for commercial.