EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Saskatoon, Saskatchewan attic insulation example has 6 itemized costs and a C$3,792.50 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed attic insulation document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 900 sq. ft. accessible attic in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the example uses the measured trade units shown in its PDF. Residential jobs may mix square feet, linear feet, counts and supplier units; keep each line’s measurement basis visible. Record the existing air, moisture and ventilation conditions before selecting materials. Requirements and suitable assemblies depend on the building and location, so confirm them for the actual project. The figures are fictional CAD inputs, not a local price survey.
Project scope: 900 sq. ft. accessible attic
Add selected loose-fill insulation over 900 square feet of accessible attic area after site review. Include limited preparation, 990-square-foot material-equivalent allowance, installation, depth documentation and cleanup. Air sealing, damaged insulation removal and ventilation changes excluded.
- Example location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional client
- Issued / valid through
- September 25 / October 25, 2026
Measure this work on the actual property before using any quantity. The illustration separates supplied products or materials from installation where the selection could change. A client should be able to compare each line with the agreed work, the selected products and the limits recorded in the notes.
The 6 itemized costs in Canadian dollars
Every row below is taken from the corresponding app-exported PDF fixture. Multiply the quantity by the unit rate to check the amount. These rates were chosen for this fictional example; they are not advertised prices or current averages for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attic access and condition review | 1 job | C$265.00 | C$265.00 |
| Limited work-area preparation | 1 job | C$220.00 | C$220.00 |
| Loose-fill material allowance | 990 sq. ft. | C$1.75 | C$1,732.50 |
| Installation labour | 900 sq. ft. | C$1.45 | C$1,305.00 |
| Depth documentation and handoff | 1 job | C$155.00 | C$155.00 |
| Cleanup | 1 job | C$115.00 | C$115.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$3,792.50 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Loose-fill material allowance: 990 sq. ft. × C$1.75 = C$1,732.50.
- Installation labour: 900 sq. ft. × C$1.45 = C$1,305.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$3,792.50. This only describes the example. Confirm the applicable tax treatment and any markup for the real job before issuing your estimate.
Assumptions that change the price
Use the accessible attic footprint and identify excluded bays or storage zones. The 990-square-foot purchase-equivalent line is an example allowance, not an installed area.
Document current material, moisture evidence, wiring and access constraints. Resolve any condition requiring another trade before pricing a straightforward addition.
Supplier coverage and intended installed depth govern actual ordering. Replace the fictional material rate and quantity with product data and a job-specific takeoff.
Outside this example: No existing insulation removal, air sealing, ventilation alteration, moisture repair or hazardous-material handling.
Record the existing air, moisture and ventilation conditions before selecting materials. Requirements and suitable assemblies depend on the building and location, so confirm them for the actual project. An allowance is a stated placeholder, not a promise to cover all work discovered later. If a selected product, quantity or hidden condition changes, update the affected line and explain the revision before proceeding.
Download the actual app PDF
The linked PDF was exported from Estimates for this fictional Canadian project. It carries the project scope, customer, work items, quantities, CAD rates and subtotal used in this table, plus a short note on tax, markup and one key exclusion. The detailed exclusions above remain important when adapting the example. Preview every PDF page, including the final totals and note.
Use the structure for a real job
- Replace Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and the example scope with the actual site and customer details.
- Measure the work and confirm the product schedule with the client.
- Replace every fictional CAD rate with your own labour, supplier and subcontractor inputs.
- Check exclusions, approvals, tax, markup and the document’s validity period for the real project.
- Preview the final PDF and recheck the total before sharing.
- Measure accessible coverage area.
- Review existing material and moisture conditions.
- Select product and target specification.
- Define air sealing and ventilation responsibilities.
Common questions
Is attic area the same as house floor area?
Use the area actually receiving insulation. Measure or verify exclusions such as storage platforms and inaccessible sections.
Does insulation installation include air sealing?
Only if listed. This example treats it as a separate possible scope.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the attic insulation estimating guide.
