Best Invoice App for General Contractors in Washington (WA)
Glo Invoice is the invoicing app general contracting pros across Washington use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with WA sales tax handled at the line-item level.
6.5% + local
No income tax (7% capital gains)
$200
Estimated general contracting ranges in Washington
Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by Washington's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~117%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.
| Service | WA range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $17,500–$70,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,350–$35,000 |
| Room addition (per sq ft) | $235–$585 |
What a Washington general contractor invoice looks like
A worked example on a typical kitchen remodel job at the WA midpoint ($43,750), split 40% parts / 60% labor.
| Parts / materials | $17,500 |
| Labor | $26,250 |
| Subtotal | $43,750 |
| Washington state sales tax on parts (6.5%)Local rates apply on top (6.5% + local). | $1,138 |
| Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢) | $1,302 |
| Invoice total | $44,888 |
Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the Washington Department of Revenue.
What every Washington general contractor invoice needs
Progress-payment schedule (draw schedule)
Change-order log
Subcontractor breakdown
Permits and inspection fees
Lien-waiver notes
Washington licensing basics for general contracting pros
WA UBI number
Sales tax permit
City business license
Check the WA Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.
Why general contracting businesses in Washington pick Glo Invoice
Made for the trades
Per-line tax for WA sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.
Text-first delivery
Washington customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.
Get paid same day
Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.
Works on bad signal
Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.
General Contractors by city in Washington
General Contractors in Washington: common questions
What's the best invoice app for general contracting businesses in Washington?
Glo Invoice is purpose-built for general contracting pros in Washington. It handles progress-payment schedule (draw schedule), change-order log, subcontractor breakdown, applies 6.5% + local sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.
How much should a general contractor charge in Washington?
Washington's average cost-of-living index runs about 117% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for WA (not a survey of local prices): Kitchen remodel $17,500–$70,000; Bathroom remodel $9,350–$35,000; Room addition (per sq ft) $235–$585.
Do general contracting businesses charge sales tax in Washington?
Washington's state rate is 6.5% (6.5% + local). Materials are commonly taxable while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and confirm your case with the Washington Department of Revenue.
Do I need a license to work as a general contractor in Washington?
Most general contracting trades in Washington require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common WA requirements include: WA UBI number; Sales tax permit; City business license.
What does it cost to register a general contracting business in WA?
Washington LLC filing runs $200, with ongoing reporting of $60/yr. State income tax is No income tax (7% capital gains). Full breakdown in our Washington business setup guide.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.
Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in Washington.