EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Toronto, Ontario bathroom renovation example has 7 itemized costs and a C$5,787.40 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed bathroom renovation document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 80 sq. ft. bathroom refresh in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Confirm site access, product selections and existing conditions in person. Check any trade or municipal requirements for the actual location, and record changes before issuing a final price. The figures are fictional CAD inputs, not a local price survey.
Project scope: 80 sq. ft. bathroom refresh
Refresh an 80 sq. ft. bathroom without moving walls or plumbing locations. Remove existing finishes, install owner-selected fixtures within stated allowances, replace floor tile, patch walls and paint. Retain the existing tub footprint.
- Example location
- Toronto, Ontario
- 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 7 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 Toronto, Ontario.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection and finish removal | 1 job | C$885.00 | C$885.00 |
| Floor tile material allowance | 88 sq. ft. | C$6.80 | C$598.40 |
| Floor tile installation | 80 sq. ft. | C$16.00 | C$1,280.00 |
| Vanity and faucet allowance | 1 set | C$1,290.00 | C$1,290.00 |
| Plumbing fixture reconnection | 6 hours | C$129.00 | C$774.00 |
| Wall patching and painting | 1 job | C$655.00 | C$655.00 |
| Hauling and final cleanup | 1 job | C$305.00 | C$305.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$5,787.40 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Floor tile material allowance: 88 sq. ft. × C$6.80 = C$598.40.
- Floor tile installation: 80 sq. ft. × C$16.00 = C$1,280.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$5,787.40. 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
Confirm whether the toilet, vanity and tub stay in their current positions. A refresh within the same footprint is a different estimate from a layout change. Sketch the agreed scope and list the fixtures to remain so the customer can see what the price assumes.
Give the vanity, faucet and tile their own material allowances. Put installation labour on separate lines. If the customer chooses a more expensive fixture, the material difference is visible without silently changing the labour amount. Record who orders, receives and checks the products.
Use the measured floor area for installation and a separately identified purchasing quantity for materials. In this example, 80 square feet are installed and 88 square feet of tile are allowed for purchase. That extra eight feet is an example assumption to review against the layout, cuts and chosen tile.
Outside this example: No wall relocation, new shower assembly, concealed water-damage repair or electrical service changes. Verify any required approvals separately.
Confirm site access, product selections and existing conditions in person. Check any trade or municipal requirements for the actual location, and record changes before issuing a final price. 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 Toronto, Ontario 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.
- Confirm who supplies the tub, toilet and accessories.
- State which surfaces are tiled and which are painted.
- Record access, debris removal and protection requirements.
- List concealed repairs and layout changes outside the base scope.
Common questions
Should a bathroom estimate include fixture allowances?
Use an allowance when the final fixture has not been selected, and identify exactly which product cost it covers. Keep installation labour separate so a product upgrade can be priced clearly.
Is floor area enough to estimate a bathroom renovation?
No. Floor area helps with flooring, but fixture count, wall finishes, demolition and layout changes need their own quantities or scoped lines.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the bathroom renovation estimating guide.
