EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Calgary, Alberta kitchen renovation example has 8 itemized costs and a C$12,310.00 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed kitchen renovation document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the keep-layout kitchen update in Calgary, Alberta, 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: Keep-layout kitchen update
Update a kitchen while retaining the existing layout. Remove cabinets and counters, install 18 linear feet of stock cabinets, allow for 35 square feet of countertop, reconnect existing sink services, replace backsplash and paint affected walls. Appliances supplied by the owner.
- Example location
- Calgary, Alberta
- 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 8 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 Calgary, Alberta.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet and counter removal | 1 job | C$1,115.00 | C$1,115.00 |
| Stock cabinet material allowance | 18 linear ft. | C$225.00 | C$4,050.00 |
| Cabinet installation | 18 linear ft. | C$105.00 | C$1,890.00 |
| Countertop supply and fit allowance | 35 sq. ft. | C$81.00 | C$2,835.00 |
| Backsplash tile and installation | 30 sq. ft. | C$27.00 | C$810.00 |
| Sink and faucet reconnection | 1 job | C$560.00 | C$560.00 |
| Wall preparation and painting | 1 job | C$680.00 | C$680.00 |
| Debris hauling | 1 job | C$370.00 | C$370.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$12,310.00 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Stock cabinet material allowance: 18 linear ft. × C$225.00 = C$4,050.00.
- Cabinet installation: 18 linear ft. × C$105.00 = C$1,890.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$12,310.00. 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
List cabinet style, countertop type, sink, faucet and appliances with a selection status beside each. Mark an item as selected, owner-supplied or allowance. The estimate should make unfinished decisions visible rather than treating every choice as settled.
A linear-foot cabinet allowance can help explain an early example, but real cabinet pricing also depends on the unit schedule, drawers, end panels and accessories. Reconcile the allowance against the supplier’s actual list before presenting it as a final product price.
Owner-supplied does not automatically include unloading, moving, installation or disposal of old appliances. State which of those tasks is included. Confirm that dimensions and connection requirements are available before committing to the installation scope.
Outside this example: No wall removal, structural alterations, utility relocation or appliance purchase. Countertop and cabinet selections remain example allowances.
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 Calgary, Alberta 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.
- Reconcile cabinet quantities with a supplier list.
- Identify sink cutouts, end panels and hardware.
- Assign appliance delivery and installation responsibilities.
- Separate layout changes from the keep-layout base scope.
Common questions
Can I quote a kitchen before all selections are final?
You can prepare an estimate with clearly labeled allowances. Explain which selections may change the total and replace the allowances with confirmed supplier quotes before treating them as fixed prices.
Should cabinets and countertops be one line?
Separate them when they have different suppliers, quantities or selection assumptions. It makes scope changes and customer comparisons easier to understand.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the kitchen renovation estimating guide.
