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JThomas
Contributor 2
6 months ago

Suggestion: Quotes / Invoices Sub Items for Main Line Item

Hello Jobber Team,

🛠️ Why We Use Sub-Items in Our Quotes & Invoices

When it comes to handyman and construction work, no two jobs are exactly alike — and we believe your quote should reflect that.

That’s why we organize our quotes and invoices with main line items and sub-items, and here’s why that matters:

✅ Customizable Work Scopes
Sometimes a project includes optional jobs based on your preferences or budget. For example, your quote might include:
• Job 1: Deck Repair
  - Materials
  - Labor
• Job 2 (Optional): Flooring Install
  - Materials
  - Debris Disposal Fee
  - Labor

You can easily see what's included and choose what fits your needs.

✅ Transparency You Can Trust
No vague charges or confusing totals. Every part of the job is broken down so you can see exactly what you're getting — from screws and wood planks to disposal and labor.

✅ Smoother Approvals & Communication
Want to move forward with just one section of the job for now? No problem. Sub-items make it easy to discuss, approve, or remove parts without reworking the entire quote.

✅ Budget-Friendly Flexibility
This system lets us work with you on cost — you can prioritize essential work and schedule optional items for later, all while keeping track of the big picture.

At the end of the day, we want your estimate to be as clear, flexible, and tailored as the work we provide. 🧰📋

1 Reply

  • jade's avatar
    jade
    Jobber Support Team

    Hey J Thomas! 

    Thanks for this feedback. I could see how having sub-items as a feature would be very beneficial to businesses like yours. 

    I suggest using the "add text" feature on the quote for additional details that relate to the above line item.



    You can even have your most common line items and text lines saved as a template! For more information on templates, check out this article.