EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Toronto, Ontario exterior siding repair example has 6 itemized costs and a C$3,115.00 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed exterior siding repair document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 60 sq. ft. localized lap-siding repair in Toronto, 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. 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: 60 sq. ft. localized lap-siding repair
Replace 60 square feet of visibly damaged accessible lap siding on a single-storey wall after confirming suitable backing. Include removal, 72-square-foot material allowance, fitting, limited trim allowance, debris handling and cleanup. No structural or concealed moisture repair.
- Example location
- Toronto, 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 6 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 Toronto, Ontario.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access and surface protection | 1 job | C$210.00 | C$210.00 |
| Damaged siding removal | 60 sq. ft. | C$5.70 | C$342.00 |
| Replacement siding allowance | 72 sq. ft. | C$14.00 | C$1,008.00 |
| Fitting and installation labour | 60 sq. ft. | C$19.00 | C$1,140.00 |
| Limited trim and fastener allowance | 1 job | C$220.00 | C$220.00 |
| Debris handling and cleanup | 1 job | C$195.00 | C$195.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$3,115.00 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Damaged siding removal: 60 sq. ft. × C$5.70 = C$342.00.
- Replacement siding allowance: 72 sq. ft. × C$14.00 = C$1,008.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$3,115.00. 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
Photograph and measure the courses to be removed, including start and stop points. A localized repair should not imply full-wall replacement.
Match profile, thickness and finish as closely as the actual supplier options allow. The 72-square-foot allowance is a fictional purchase quantity for 60 square feet installed.
The base price assumes sound supporting material. If removal reveals damage, document it and obtain a revised scope before further repair.
Outside this example: No structural repair, concealed moisture remediation, full-wall replacement, finish painting or multi-storey access.
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 Toronto, 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 and photograph repair courses.
- Identify matching siding product.
- Confirm access and backing assumption.
- State finish and concealed-repair process.
Common questions
Why is material area larger than repaired area?
The example allows for cuts and stock sizes. Verify the actual purchase quantity against the selected product.
Will new siding match existing colour?
Do not assume a perfect match. Describe the product and any finishing work included before the customer accepts the scope.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the exterior siding repair estimating guide.
