Add line items to an estimate

WebZaras app1 min readUpdated October 18, 2026

Press Add line item under Line items, or pull saved items from your price book. Nothing reaches the customer until you send the estimate.

Add a line item by hand

  1. Under Line items, press Add line item, or tap it in the Zaras app.
  2. Type the name, then the Qty and Unit price.
  3. Switch Taxable on or off.
The Line items section of a new estimate with two rows filled in: name, quantity, unit price and the taxable switch, and the Add line item button below them
Web — Two line items added by hand. Add line item adds the next row.
The Line items section of a new estimate in the Zaras app: the first row with item name, quantity, unit price and your cost, and Price book above it
Zaras app — Fill in the row, or tap Price book for saved items.

Add items from the price book

  1. Press Browse price book on the web, or tap Price book in the app.
  2. Search, or filter Singles or Bundles.
  3. Click each item to put it in the Cart.
  4. Press the add button under the cart, such as "Add 3 line items".

Offer an add-on

  1. Switch on Optional on the row.

The add-on sits outside the Estimate total, and the form also shows Total with all options. The customer picks the add-ons they want when they approve.

What you see

Each row adds to the Estimate total. Your cost feeds your profit figures and never reaches the customer. Save to price book keeps a new row for next time.

Tax uses your workspace rate: set your default tax rate.

Who can do this

Line items need Manage estimates. Owners, admins, office and technicians hold it by default. Others ask an owner or admin under Settings → Team & roles → Roles.