EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Victoria, British Columbia balcony waterproofing renewal example contains 7 itemized costs totaling C$9,221.00 before tax or markup. The app-exported PDF uses the exact quantities and CAD rates shown in the table, with scope limits explained below.
Project scope: One accessible balcony deck
Renew the waterproof surface system on one small accessible balcony, including edge and outlet details on a sound substrate.
The fictional project is set in Victoria, British Columbia. Cedar & Beam Builders and Jordan Taylor are example names, not a contractor and client case study. The matching guide explains how measurement, product selection and site conditions affect the estimate.
- Location
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional client
- Issued / valid through
- September 25 / October 25, 2026
The 7 CAD cost lines
The table uses the exact items, quantities and unit rates in the app-exported PDF. Multiply each quantity by its rate to check the amount. These chosen figures demonstrate the document; they are not surveyed prices or suggested rates for Victoria, British Columbia.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access and weather protection | 1 job | C$420.00 | C$420.00 |
| Existing finish removal | 120 sq. ft. | C$8.90 | C$1,068.00 |
| Substrate preparation | 120 sq. ft. | C$7.65 | C$918.00 |
| Waterproof system allowance | 130 sq. ft. | C$19.00 | C$2,470.00 |
| Application labour | 120 sq. ft. | C$26.00 | C$3,120.00 |
| Edge and outlet detailing | 1 job | C$955.00 | C$955.00 |
| Final inspection and cleanup | 1 job | C$270.00 | C$270.00 |
| Illustrative subtotal | C$9,221.00 | ||
Check the arithmetic
- Existing finish removal: 120 sq. ft. × C$8.90 = C$1,068.00.
- Substrate preparation: 120 sq. ft. × C$7.65 = C$918.00.
The rounded line amounts add to C$9,221.00. The PDF's tax field is 0%, so its illustrated total stays C$9,221.00 before any markup. The sample shows 0% tax only to make the arithmetic visible. Determine any applicable GST, HST or PST and markup for the actual work before sharing a quote.
Measurement to verify: Measure deck area, threshold height, upstands, edge length and drainage outlet. Product decision: Specify the membrane or coating system and edge profiles separately.
The existing finish removal line uses 120 sq. ft., approximately 11.15 m². Keep the actual site measurement and the supplier’s selling unit together when you replace this quantity.
Assumptions and exclusions
Remove existing finish, inspect substrate and confirm drainage fall before applying the new system.
Outside this example: No structural deck replacement, new guardrail or interior damage repair.
Hidden substrate rot or inadequate fall requires a revised build-up. Review access, grades, drainage and seasonal conditions at the property. Check utility locations, product availability and any local design or municipal requirements that apply to the real scope. Confirm a change and update the estimate before adding work that was not in the base scope.
Download the actual app PDF
The PDF was exported from Estimates for this fictional Canadian job. It carries a concise version of the project scope, plus the same customer, cost lines, CAD amounts and total used here. Its note covers the fictional tax setting and the brief's full exclusion sentence; the article records additional assumptions that do not fit in that PDF note.
Build the next estimate from your own inputs
- Measure the actual site and describe the work boundary in plain language.
- Confirm the selected products, access and handoff responsibilities with the client.
- Replace every fictional rate with your own labour, supplier and subcontractor figures.
- Check the relevant GST, HST or PST treatment and markup for the job without copying this sample's zero entry.
- Preview each PDF page, total and exclusion note before sharing.
- Measure deck area, threshold height, upstands, edge length and drainage outlet.
- Specify the membrane or coating system and edge profiles separately.
- Remove existing finish, inspect substrate and confirm drainage fall before applying the new system.
- Hidden substrate rot or inadequate fall requires a revised build-up.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this balcony waterproofing renewal estimate?
Measure deck area, threshold height, upstands, edge length and drainage outlet.
When should this balcony waterproofing renewal quote be revised?
Hidden substrate rot or inadequate fall requires a revised build-up. No structural deck replacement, new guardrail or interior damage repair.
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