EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Victoria, British Columbia outdoor power outlet installation example contains 7 itemized costs totaling C$3,655.00 before tax or markup. The app-exported PDF uses the exact quantities and CAD rates shown in the table, with scope limits explained below.
Project scope: Two garden power points
Install two weatherproof outdoor power points on an accessible wall using a confirmed suitable supply route.
The fictional project is set in Victoria, British Columbia. Cedar & Beam Builders and Jordan Taylor are example names, not a contractor and client case study. The matching guide explains how measurement, product selection and site conditions affect the estimate.
- Location
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional client
- Issued / valid through
- September 25 / October 25, 2026
The 7 CAD cost lines
The table uses the exact items, quantities and unit rates in the app-exported PDF. Multiply each quantity by its rate to check the amount. These chosen figures demonstrate the document; they are not surveyed prices or suggested rates for Victoria, British Columbia.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply and route survey | 1 job | C$230.00 | C$230.00 |
| Weatherproof outlet allowance | 2 each | C$195.00 | C$390.00 |
| Cable and containment allowance | 55 linear ft. | C$20.00 | C$1,100.00 |
| Protective fittings allowance | 1 job | C$300.00 | C$300.00 |
| Cable routing labour | 7 hours | C$125.00 | C$875.00 |
| Outlet fitting | 2 each | C$240.00 | C$480.00 |
| Testing and labelling | 1 job | C$280.00 | C$280.00 |
| Illustrative subtotal | C$3,655.00 | ||
Check the arithmetic
- Weatherproof outlet allowance: 2 each × C$195.00 = C$390.00.
- Cable and containment allowance: 55 linear ft. × C$20.00 = C$1,100.00.
The rounded line amounts add to C$3,655.00. The PDF's tax field is 0%, so its illustrated total stays C$3,655.00 before any markup. The sample shows 0% tax only to make the arithmetic visible. Determine any applicable GST, HST or PST and markup for the actual work before sharing a quote.
Measurement to verify: Measure route length, mounting positions, exposure and cable protection requirements. Product decision: Separate enclosures, cable and protective devices from fitting labour.
The cable and containment allowance line uses 55 linear ft., approximately 16.76 m. Check the route, cuts and supplier unit before setting a real quantity.
Assumptions and exclusions
A qualified installer must confirm supply suitability and local installation requirements.
Outside this example: No trench, new service panel or power to detached buildings.
An unsuitable source circuit or longer route changes materials and labour. Have the actual supply route, mounting and testing reviewed by the qualified person doing the work. Confirm any approval or inspection requirements for the project address before issuing a final price. Confirm a change and update the estimate before adding work that was not in the base scope.
Download the actual app PDF
The PDF was exported from Estimates for this fictional Canadian job. It carries a concise version of the project scope, plus the same customer, cost lines, CAD amounts and total used here. Its note covers the fictional tax setting and the brief's full exclusion sentence; the article records additional assumptions that do not fit in that PDF note.
Build the next estimate from your own inputs
- Measure the actual site and describe the work boundary in plain language.
- Confirm the selected products, access and handoff responsibilities with the client.
- Replace every fictional rate with your own labour, supplier and subcontractor figures.
- Check the relevant GST, HST or PST treatment and markup for the job without copying this sample's zero entry.
- Preview each PDF page, total and exclusion note before sharing.
- Measure route length, mounting positions, exposure and cable protection requirements.
- Separate enclosures, cable and protective devices from fitting labour.
- A qualified installer must confirm supply suitability and local installation requirements.
- An unsuitable source circuit or longer route changes materials and labour.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this outdoor power outlet installation estimate?
Measure route length, mounting positions, exposure and cable protection requirements.
When should this outdoor power outlet installation quote be revised?
An unsuitable source circuit or longer route changes materials and labour. No trench, new service panel or power to detached buildings.
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