EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Moncton, New Brunswick gutter replacement example has 7 itemized costs and a C$2,315.20 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed gutter replacement document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 140 linear ft. gutter replacement in Moncton, 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. 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: 140 linear ft. gutter replacement
Replace 140 linear feet of accessible gutters and 32 linear feet of downspouts on a single-storey home. Include removal, material allowances, installation, four outlet assemblies and cleanup. Existing fascia assumed suitable.
- Example location
- Moncton, 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 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 Moncton, New Brunswick.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing gutter removal | 140 linear ft. | C$1.75 | C$245.00 |
| Gutter material allowance | 140 linear ft. | C$5.55 | C$777.00 |
| Downspout material allowance | 32 linear ft. | C$4.15 | C$132.80 |
| Gutter installation labour | 140 linear ft. | C$4.85 | C$679.00 |
| Downspout installation labour | 32 linear ft. | C$3.45 | C$110.40 |
| Outlets and connection hardware | 4 sets | C$49.00 | C$196.00 |
| Disposal and cleanup | 1 job | C$175.00 | C$175.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$2,315.20 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Existing gutter removal: 140 linear ft. × C$1.75 = C$245.00.
- Gutter material allowance: 140 linear ft. × C$5.55 = C$777.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$2,315.20. 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
Gutter length does not tell you the downspout quantity. Record each run, outlet and drop. Confirm whether the quoted material matches the customer’s selection and whether special corners or connections are needed.
New gutters depend on the condition of the supporting surface. This example assumes suitable fascia. If repairs are visible or likely, inspect and price them separately rather than allowing a replacement gutter line to imply carpentry work.
State where the downspout work ends. An above-ground extension and a connection to an underground system are different tasks. Record what existing drainage is being reused without claiming this sample sizes or designs a drainage system.
Outside this example: No fascia replacement, multi-storey access, underground drainage, gutter guards or drainage-system design.
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 Moncton, 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 runs, corners, outlets and downspouts.
- Inspect the fascia assumption.
- State where discharge work ends.
- Separate optional accessories and drainage connections.
Common questions
Should downspouts be included in gutter length?
Measure and label them separately. Horizontal gutter runs and vertical downspouts have different quantities and may have different material and labour rates.
Are gutter guards included automatically?
No. List them as included work or a separate option, with the selected product and quantity.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the gutter replacement estimating guide.
