1. What every glazier invoice must include

A compliant glazier invoice has eight parts: your business name and contact info, a unique invoice number, issue date, payment due date, the customer's name and address, an itemized list of work, the total amount due, and accepted payment methods. If you're collecting sales tax, that line is required too.

2. Set your line items

Most glaziers structure invoices around these 3 categories:

Glass material — billed by itemized.
Labor — billed by hour at a ~$80 default.
Disposal of old glass — billed by flat at a ~$75 default.

3. Set payment terms

The standard for glaziers is Net 14 — payment due within 14 days of the invoice date. Most glaziers also require a 30% deposit upfront before starting work. Spell out late-fee terms (most states cap monthly late fees around 1.5%) and accepted payment methods on the invoice itself.

4. Licensing & legal disclosures

Specialty contractor license required in most states for storefront and structural glass.

5. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work is completed (or upon milestone for larger projects). Use software that tracks opens and lets the customer pay by card or bank transfer in one click — the average glazier-class invoice gets paid 2× faster when the customer can pay online without leaving their inbox.

Average invoice

$1,850

Standard terms

Net 14

Typical deposit

30%

BLS code

47-2121

State-by-state glazier invoicing guides

State rules differ on sales tax, statutory late fees, and contractor disclosure requirements. Pick your state for a guide tuned to local law.

How to Invoice as a Glazier: Step-by-Step Guide