EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Hamilton, Ontario kitchen countertop replacement example has 7 itemized costs and a C$7,018.00 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed kitchen countertop replacement document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 42 sq. ft. kitchen counter replacement in Hamilton, 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: 42 sq. ft. kitchen counter replacement
Remove an existing countertop and install 42 square feet of selected replacement counter on suitable retained cabinets. Include a separate 12-linear-foot edge allowance, one sink cutout, template visit, installation and disposal. Sink and faucet are owner-supplied; plumbing reconnection is excluded.
- Example location
- Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Ontario.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing top removal | 18 linear ft. | C$47.00 | C$846.00 |
| Template and field measurement | 1 job | C$265.00 | C$265.00 |
| Countertop material allowance | 42 sq. ft. | C$93.00 | C$3,906.00 |
| Edge treatment allowance | 12 linear ft. | C$24.00 | C$288.00 |
| Sink cutout allowance | 1 each | C$255.00 | C$255.00 |
| Countertop fitting and installation | 42 sq. ft. | C$29.00 | C$1,218.00 |
| Disposal and cleanup | 1 job | C$240.00 | C$240.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$7,018.00 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Existing top removal: 18 linear ft. × C$47.00 = C$846.00.
- Countertop material allowance: 42 sq. ft. × C$93.00 = C$3,906.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$7,018.00. 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
Measure each run, depth and return, then reconcile the field takeoff with the fabricator template. A rough area is useful for an early estimate but final product quantities come from the selected layout.
Finished edges, sink cutouts and special corners can be separate supplier charges. Count them explicitly rather than implying that square footage includes every detail.
The example assumes retained cabinets provide suitable support and are ready for templating. Any leveling, repair or change to the base units requires a reviewed scope.
Outside this example: No cabinet repair, sink or faucet purchase, plumbing reconnection, backsplash replacement or specialty structural support.
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 Hamilton, 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.
- Verify runs, depths and template requirements.
- Select material and finished edges.
- Count sink and fixture openings.
- Assign plumbing and backsplash work.
Common questions
Is a sink cutout part of the square-foot price?
It may be a separate fabrication task. Show it explicitly when it has its own supplier or labour cost.
Can I finalize the price before templating?
Use a labeled allowance or preliminary quantity, then reconcile it to the fabricator measurement and selected details.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the kitchen countertop replacement estimating guide.
