EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Ottawa mudroom estimate shows 8 CAD line items totaling C$3,107.00 before tax or markup. Its PDF defines the 110 sq. ft. floor scope and 320 sq. ft. of wall painting, while the article explains the exclusions.
Use this completed mudroom refresh document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 110 sq. ft. mudroom refresh in Ottawa, 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: 110 sq. ft. mudroom refresh
Refresh an accessible 110 sq. ft. mudroom in Ottawa. Protect the adjacent rooms, remove the existing floating floor, supply and install vinyl plank flooring, patch and paint 320 sq. ft. of wall, fit an owner-selected bench and coat hooks, then clean the work area. No electrical, structural or exterior-door work.
- Example location
- Ottawa, 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 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 Ottawa, Ontario.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection and setup | 1 job | C$180.00 | C$180.00 |
| Existing floating floor removal | 110 sq. ft. | C$2.20 | C$242.00 |
| Vinyl plank material allowance | 121 sq. ft. | C$4.50 | C$544.50 |
| Vinyl plank installation | 110 sq. ft. | C$5.25 | C$577.50 |
| Wall patching and primer | 1 job | C$310.00 | C$310.00 |
| Two-coat wall painting | 320 sq. ft. | C$2.15 | C$688.00 |
| Bench and coat-hook fitting | 1 job | C$420.00 | C$420.00 |
| Final cleanup | 1 job | C$145.00 | C$145.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$3,107.00 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Existing floating floor removal: 110 sq. ft. × C$2.20 = C$242.00.
- Vinyl plank material allowance: 121 sq. ft. × C$4.50 = C$544.50.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$3,107.00. 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
The floor is measured at 110 sq. ft., while the painted wall surface is 320 sq. ft. Confirm the actual wall dimensions, openings, substrate condition and whether the existing floor can be removed without additional repair.
The material allowance covers 121 sq. ft. of vinyl plank for 110 sq. ft. installed. The bench and hooks are owner-selected; the fitting line covers only the agreed installation and does not include their purchase.
State who clears the room, where removed flooring will go and when the area is ready for the client. Hidden moisture or damaged subfloor would need a separate review before the new finish is installed.
Outside this example: No subfloor reconstruction, concealed water-damage repair, electrical work, exterior-door replacement or custom cabinetry.
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 Ottawa, 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.
- Measure floor and wall surfaces separately.
- Confirm flooring product and purchase allowance.
- Identify who supplies the bench and coat hooks.
- Record subfloor and moisture exclusions.
Common questions
Why is the flooring allowance larger than the installed area?
The extra 11 sq. ft. is an illustrative purchasing allowance for cuts and layout. Verify the needed quantity for the selected product and actual room.
Does the estimate include the bench and hooks?
It includes an installation line for owner-selected products, not their purchase. Record the selected pieces and mounting conditions before finalizing the job.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the mudroom refresh estimating guide.
