Sandblasting Invoice Generator
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Updated November 2026
Added to your media and labor cost. A 25% markup is a 20% margin. Set 0 to bill at cost.
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What to Include on a Sandblasting Invoice
Every invoice you send should cover these items. Missing one means a phone call later or a delayed payment.
- Company name, address, phone, email
- Customer name and job site address
- Invoice number and date
- Job description (surface type, area, coating removed)
- Media type and quantity (lbs used)
- Labor hours and rate
- Travel / mobilization fee
- Containment and disposal (if lead paint or hazmat)
- Tax (if applicable in your state)
- Payment terms (due on receipt, net 15, net 30)
Typical Sandblasting Invoice Line Items
Rates with a published source, for blasting invoices across the US. Media prices are the BlastBid engine defaults at cost; labor is a billed rate from a consumer cost guide; lead drum disposal is what this site’s waste estimator uses. Prep, travel and containment vary too much by job to quote a typical figure: price them from your own costs.
| Line Item | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Media (Crushed Glass), your cost before markup | $0.25/lb |
| Media (Garnet), your cost before markup | $0.40/lb |
| Blasting Labor (billed, HomeGuide 2026) | $45–$80/hr |
| Hazardous Lead Waste Disposal (all-in) | $250–$490/drum |
Common questions
What should a sandblasting invoice include?
At minimum: your company name and contact info, customer name, invoice number, date, line items broken out by media, labor, travel, and any extras like containment or disposal. Include payment terms (net 15, net 30, or due on receipt). If you charge by the square foot, show the area and rate so the customer can see how you got to the number.
Should I charge sales tax on sandblasting?
It depends on your state and on what you blasted. Work on real property (buildings, bridges, tanks) is often treated as a construction contract, where you pay tax on your materials instead of charging it to the customer. Work on vehicles, equipment, and parts is taxed differently in many states. Charging tax that isn't due is not a safe default either: many states make you remit it or refund it. Check your state department of revenue before you set a rate.
How do I set payment terms for blasting work?
For residential and small commercial: due on completion or net 15. For larger commercial and industrial: net 30 is standard. For government and GC work: expect net 60-90. Always put terms on the invoice in writing.
How much should I charge for sandblasting?
Published 2026 prices run $1.50-$7 per square foot, and most jobs land at $2-$5. Residential work (brick, siding, decks) runs $1.50-$5/sqft. Commercial and industrial steel without lead runs about $2-$8/sqft. Lead paint runs $5-$18/sqft for the blasting, plus disposal (about $4/sqft more on government jobs). Cars are priced per vehicle, not per square foot: $550-$1,100+ for a full strip. Light coatings on flat surfaces run lower; heavy coatings, lead paint, or complex geometry push toward the high end. Factor in media cost, labor, travel, and containment. Use our free sandblasting calculator at /calculator to plug in your job details and get a number fast.
Do I need to list media cost separately on a sandblasting invoice?
You don't have to, but you should. Breaking out media, labor, and travel separately shows the customer exactly what they're paying for. Transparency builds trust and reduces pushback on price. It also makes it easier to adjust a quote if the scope changes mid-job.
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