EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Kelowna, British Columbia commercial hard-floor scrub service example contains 7 itemized costs totaling C$5,998.00 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 occupied retail floor
Machine scrub an accessible hard-floor retail area with defined edge work and after-hours handoff; no coating removal.
The fictional project is set in Kelowna, 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
- Kelowna, 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 Kelowna, British Columbia.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor condition survey | 1 job | C$205.00 | C$205.00 |
| Fixture and stock protection | 1 job | C$230.00 | C$230.00 |
| Machine setup and consumables | 1 job | C$270.00 | C$270.00 |
| Machine scrubbing | 1,800 sq. ft. | C$1.25 | C$2,250.00 |
| Edge detailing | 160 linear ft. | C$3.80 | C$608.00 |
| Recovery and rinse | 1,800 sq. ft. | C$1.25 | C$2,250.00 |
| Dryness check and handoff | 1 job | C$185.00 | C$185.00 |
| Illustrative subtotal | C$5,998.00 | ||
Check the arithmetic
- Machine scrubbing: 1,800 sq. ft. × C$1.25 = C$2,250.00.
- Edge detailing: 160 linear ft. × C$3.80 = C$608.00.
The rounded line amounts add to C$5,998.00. The PDF's tax field is 0%, so its illustrated total stays C$5,998.00 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 floor area, aisle obstructions, edge length and available cleaning window. Product decision: Identify cleaning chemical and consumables according to the floor finish.
The machine scrubbing line uses 1,800 sq. ft., approximately 167.23 m². Keep the actual site measurement and the supplier’s selling unit together when you replace this quantity.
Assumptions and exclusions
Test a small area and plan drying and customer access before work.
Outside this example: No stripping, sealing, polishing or hazardous spill cleanup.
Loose floor finish or stubborn buildup may require a separate restoration service. Inspect the existing substrate, access and product selections at the property. Check any local trade or municipal requirements that apply and record unresolved conditions before preparing the final client document. 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 floor area, aisle obstructions, edge length and available cleaning window.
- Identify cleaning chemical and consumables according to the floor finish.
- Test a small area and plan drying and customer access before work.
- Loose floor finish or stubborn buildup may require a separate restoration service.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this commercial hard-floor scrub service estimate?
Measure floor area, aisle obstructions, edge length and available cleaning window.
When should this commercial hard-floor scrub service quote be revised?
Loose floor finish or stubborn buildup may require a separate restoration service. No stripping, sealing, polishing or hazardous spill cleanup.
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