EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Halifax, Nova Scotia chimney flashing repair example contains 7 itemized costs totaling C$6,043.00 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 existing chimney junction
Replace failed flashing at one chimney-to-roof junction while retaining otherwise sound roof covering and masonry.
The fictional project is set in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 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
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 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 Halifax, Nova Scotia.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof access and protection | 1 job | C$505.00 | C$505.00 |
| Lift adjoining covering | 1 job | C$370.00 | C$370.00 |
| Old flashing removal | 28 linear ft. | C$24.00 | C$672.00 |
| Flashing material allowance | 32 linear ft. | C$56.00 | C$1,792.00 |
| Form and install flashing | 28 linear ft. | C$73.00 | C$2,044.00 |
| Roof covering reinstatement | 1 job | C$410.00 | C$410.00 |
| Water-shedding check and cleanup | 1 job | C$250.00 | C$250.00 |
| Illustrative subtotal | C$6,043.00 | ||
Check the arithmetic
- Old flashing removal: 28 linear ft. × C$24.00 = C$672.00.
- Flashing material allowance: 32 linear ft. × C$56.00 = C$1,792.00.
The rounded line amounts add to C$6,043.00. The PDF's tax field is 0%, so its illustrated total stays C$6,043.00 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 chimney perimeter, apron and side lengths, roof pitch and access height. Product decision: Specify metal or compatible flashing components and any reused covering allowance.
The old flashing removal line uses 28 linear ft., approximately 8.53 m. Check the route, cuts and supplier unit before setting a real quantity.
Assumptions and exclusions
Inspect masonry joints before lifting nearby covering; protect the opening during work.
Outside this example: No chimney rebuild, roof replacement or interior water-damage repair.
Loose masonry or wet decking changes the base repair. 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 chimney perimeter, apron and side lengths, roof pitch and access height.
- Specify metal or compatible flashing components and any reused covering allowance.
- Inspect masonry joints before lifting nearby covering; protect the opening during work.
- Loose masonry or wet decking changes the base repair.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this chimney flashing repair estimate?
Measure chimney perimeter, apron and side lengths, roof pitch and access height.
When should this chimney flashing repair quote be revised?
Loose masonry or wet decking changes the base repair. No chimney rebuild, roof replacement or interior water-damage repair.
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