EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Brandon, Manitoba exterior entry door replacement example has 7 itemized costs and a C$3,670.00 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed exterior entry door replacement document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the one prehung entry door in Brandon, Manitoba, 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. Check exposure, access, drainage and any concealed water damage at the property. Confirm the selected product and local approval requirements before setting the final scope. The figures are fictional CAD inputs, not a local price survey.
Project scope: One prehung entry door
Replace one prehung exterior entry door in an existing suitable opening. Include door allowance, removal, installation, weatherstrip and threshold allowance, hardware fitting, interior trim touch-up allowance and disposal. Opening enlargement and structural repair excluded.
- Example location
- Brandon, Manitoba
- 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 Brandon, Manitoba.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing door and frame removal | 1 each | C$335.00 | C$335.00 |
| Prehung entry door allowance | 1 each | C$1,460.00 | C$1,460.00 |
| Weatherstrip and threshold allowance | 1 job | C$230.00 | C$230.00 |
| Door installation labour | 1 each | C$960.00 | C$960.00 |
| Hardware fitting labour | 1 each | C$180.00 | C$180.00 |
| Trim touch-up allowance | 1 job | C$290.00 | C$290.00 |
| Disposal and cleanup | 1 job | C$215.00 | C$215.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$3,670.00 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Existing door and frame removal: 1 each × C$335.00 = C$335.00.
- Prehung entry door allowance: 1 each × C$1,460.00 = C$1,460.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$3,670.00. 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
Record opening dimensions, swing, sill and hardware selection. A slab-only job differs from this prehung replacement in both product and labour.
The sample assumes suitable framing and adjacent finishes. Hidden deterioration or enlargement requires a separate inspected scope before proceeding.
List threshold, weatherstrip and handle fitting responsibilities. Clarify which components come with the selected unit so allowances do not duplicate supplier packages.
Outside this example: No opening enlargement, structural repair, siding replacement, full repainting or specialty security system integration.
Check exposure, access, drainage and any concealed water damage at the property. Confirm the selected product and local approval requirements before setting the final scope. 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 Brandon, Manitoba 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.
- Measure opening, swing and threshold.
- Confirm selected unit and hardware.
- Inspect framing and adjacent finishes.
- Define trim and disposal limits.
Common questions
Is an exterior door the same scope as an interior door?
No. Threshold and weather closure details need explicit consideration along with the selected assembly and opening.
Does the price include painting?
Only where stated. This example has a trim touch-up allowance but no complete door or wall repaint.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the exterior entry door replacement estimating guide.
