EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
A fictional 40 m² interior renovation in Brisbane, Queensland. The actual two-page app export lists 12 items totalling A$17,924.53. Its tax line is 0% / A$0.00. These are demonstration inputs, not Brisbane market rates or tax advice.
The example scope
The PDF describes a 40 m² interior renovation with framing, plasterboard, carpet, lighting and a wet bar. Its item list also includes paint and primer, four doors with trim, cleanup, electrical installation, and allowances for permits, inspections and contingency. The project location is Brisbane, Queensland.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example location
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Issued / due
- 18 September / 2 November 2026
The document uses the term Estimate. For your own client, decide whether you are presenting an estimate or a fixed quote and write the scope and conditions to match.
The 12 itemised costs
The quantities, rates and line amounts below match the downloadable PDF. All amounts are in Australian dollars and are fictional example values.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet installation | 37 m² | A$72.97 | A$2,699.89 |
| Recessed lighting fixtures | 8 each | A$75.00 | A$600.00 |
| Paint and primer | 74 m² | A$24.32 | A$1,799.68 |
| Plasterboard installation | 74 m² | A$40.54 | A$2,999.96 |
| Doors and trim installation | 4 each | A$225.00 | A$900.00 |
| Framing and insulation | 1 lump sum | A$2,700.00 | A$2,700.00 |
| Wet bar cabinets and countertop | 1 lump sum | A$1,800.00 | A$1,800.00 |
| Wet bar plumbing rough-in | 1 lump sum | A$900.00 | A$900.00 |
| Cleanup and disposal | 1 lump sum | A$375.00 | A$375.00 |
| Permits and inspections allowance | 1 lump sum | A$600.00 | A$600.00 |
| Contingency allowance | 1 lump sum | A$1,500.00 | A$1,500.00 |
| Electrical installation | 10 hours | A$105.00 | A$1,050.00 |
| Subtotal | A$17,924.53 | ||
| Tax shown in PDF | A$0.00 | ||
| Example total | A$17,924.53 | ||
For example, 37 m² × A$72.97 gives the carpet line of A$2,699.89. The 74 m² plasterboard line is 74 × A$40.54 = A$2,999.96. The PDF’s 0% tax input does not determine how tax applies to another project.
Make the scope boundaries explicit
The PDF gives a concise scope and line items; it does not provide a detailed inclusions and exclusions schedule. When adapting this example, spell out what the wet bar lump sums cover, whether fixtures and appliances are supplied, which surfaces receive paint, and what the electrical hours include. Also identify any structural changes, hidden-condition repairs or work in other rooms separately if they are outside your price.
The A$600 permits and inspections line and A$1,500 contingency line are labelled allowances. Replace those example amounts with your own basis and explain how an allowance will be reconciled. Confirm measurements, product selections, access and the required trades before treating the total as a price for a real job.
Open the actual app export
This is a completed two-page PDF, not a blank template. It was exported from Estimates with fictional business and customer details. Page two contains the final four lines, subtotal, 0% tax entry, total and sample-project note.
Use the example for your next job
- Replace the Brisbane scope with your measured area, finishes and client selections.
- Check each quantity and unit before applying your own supplier and labour costs.
- Clarify what every lump sum and allowance includes.
- Add your own business and client details, scope boundaries, dates and applicable tax input.
- Preview every PDF page and check the final total before sharing.
FROM SITE NOTES TO AN ITEMISED PDF
Make an estimate for your own project.
Use Estimates on iPhone or Android to draft the work with AI assistance or enter the items yourself. Review the quantities and rates, add your business details and export a PDF. App features may require an in-app purchase.
