EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Fredericton, New Brunswick cabinet refacing example has 8 itemized costs and a C$8,297.00 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed cabinet refacing document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 12-door kitchen cabinet refresh in Fredericton, New Brunswick, 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: 12-door kitchen cabinet refresh
Reface sound existing cabinet boxes with 12 new doors and six drawer fronts. Include 85 square feet of exposed-box veneer allowance, hinge and pull allowances, door and front fitting, and cleanup. Cabinet boxes, layout and countertops remain in place.
- Example location
- Fredericton, New Brunswick
- 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 8 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 Fredericton, New Brunswick.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door and drawer-front removal | 18 each | C$22.00 | C$396.00 |
| New door allowance | 12 each | C$175.00 | C$2,100.00 |
| Drawer-front allowance | 6 each | C$91.00 | C$546.00 |
| Exposed-box veneer allowance | 85 sq. ft. | C$18.00 | C$1,530.00 |
| Veneer preparation and application | 85 sq. ft. | C$15.00 | C$1,275.00 |
| Hinge and pull allowance | 18 sets | C$29.00 | C$522.00 |
| Door and drawer-front fitting labour | 18 each | C$91.00 | C$1,638.00 |
| Final alignment and cleanup | 1 job | C$290.00 | C$290.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$8,297.00 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Door and drawer-front removal: 18 each × C$22.00 = C$396.00.
- New door allowance: 12 each × C$175.00 = C$2,100.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$8,297.00. 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
Count doors and drawer fronts by size, swing and location. Photograph special corners and appliance panels so the supplier schedule can be reconciled to the actual kitchen.
Refacing assumes boxes that can remain. Record loose joints, water damage or out-of-square openings before pricing; box replacement changes the scope rather than becoming invisible prep.
Veneer area is not the kitchen floor area or cabinet run length. Measure visible end panels, face frames and other surfaces to receive the selected finish.
Outside this example: No cabinet-box replacement, layout change, countertop work, appliance panels not listed or concealed moisture repair.
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 Fredericton, New Brunswick 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.
- Count and identify all doors and drawer fronts.
- Inspect cabinet-box condition.
- Measure veneer coverage.
- Confirm hardware and finish selections.
Common questions
Is refacing the same as cabinet replacement?
No. This example retains suitable cabinet boxes and prices new visible faces and hardware. Replacement cabinets require another takeoff.
Can door count price the whole job?
Door count helps, but drawer fronts, box veneer, hardware and preparation need their own quantities or defined allowances.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the cabinet refacing estimating guide.
