EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Kingston, Ontario handyman punch list example has 7 itemized costs and a C$959.60 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed handyman punch list document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the five-task home punch list in Kingston, 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: Five-task home punch list
Complete an agreed interior punch list: adjust four cabinet doors, replace two interior handles, install three owner-supplied shelves, replace 20 linear feet of baseboard and renew a specified 12-linear-foot caulk joint. Include a consumables allowance and cleanup.
- Example location
- Kingston, 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 Kingston, Ontario.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet door adjustment | 4 each | C$38.00 | C$152.00 |
| Interior handle replacement labour | 2 each | C$53.00 | C$106.00 |
| Shelf installation labour | 3 each | C$83.00 | C$249.00 |
| Baseboard replacement supply and labour | 20 linear ft. | C$9.05 | C$181.00 |
| Specified caulk-joint renewal | 12 linear ft. | C$7.55 | C$90.60 |
| Consumables allowance | 1 job | C$68.00 | C$68.00 |
| Setup and cleanup | 1 job | C$113.00 | C$113.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$959.60 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Cabinet door adjustment: 4 each × C$38.00 = C$152.00.
- Interior handle replacement labour: 2 each × C$53.00 = C$106.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$959.60. 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
Replace general phrases such as fix the cabinets with the specific number of doors to adjust. Record location and expected outcome for each task. This reduces the chance that a short list expands into unrelated work during the visit.
Owner-supplied shelves or hardware still need to be available and suitable for the agreed task. Identify missing components and any purchase allowance. Do not combine a labour-only task with a material-inclusive task without labeling the difference.
If work is fixed-price, state the tasks and limits included. If you use hours, explain the approved scope and how extra time is discussed. This example prices tasks individually; it is not an open-ended commitment to complete any work requested that day.
Outside this example: No electrical, plumbing or structural work; no concealed repairs or tasks beyond the listed quantities.
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 Kingston, 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.
- Name and count every task.
- Identify owner-supplied products.
- Explain fixed-price versus hourly assumptions.
- Agree how additional requests will be priced.
Common questions
Should a handyman estimate list every small task?
List enough detail to establish the agreed scope, especially quantities and material responsibility. A grouped allowance is useful only when its limits are clear.
How do I handle extra requests during the visit?
Document the added task and its price or time basis, then obtain the customer’s agreement before treating it as part of the job.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the handyman punch list estimating guide.
