EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Edmonton, Alberta stair nosing replacement example contains 6 itemized costs totaling C$3,221.00 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: Twelve interior stair edges
Remove worn nosings and fit selected replacement profiles to 12 sound interior stair edges, keeping existing tread finishes.
The fictional project is set in Edmonton, Alberta. 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
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional client
- Issued / valid through
- September 25 / October 25, 2026
The 6 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 Edmonton, Alberta.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stair survey and protection | 1 job | C$165.00 | C$165.00 |
| Old nosing removal | 12 each | C$23.00 | C$276.00 |
| Profile allowance | 42 linear ft. | C$31.00 | C$1,302.00 |
| Fixing material allowance | 1 job | C$135.00 | C$135.00 |
| Cut and fit labour | 12 each | C$94.00 | C$1,128.00 |
| Edge finishing and clean | 1 job | C$215.00 | C$215.00 |
| Illustrative subtotal | C$3,221.00 | ||
Check the arithmetic
- Old nosing removal: 12 each × C$23.00 = C$276.00.
- Profile allowance: 42 linear ft. × C$31.00 = C$1,302.00.
The rounded line amounts add to C$3,221.00. The PDF's tax field is 0%, so its illustrated total stays C$3,221.00 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: Count stair edges, record each width and profile, and check tread thickness and substrate. Product decision: Keep nosing profiles and fastening method explicit rather than hiding them in a per-stair rate.
The profile allowance line uses 42 linear ft., approximately 12.8 m. Check the route, cuts and supplier unit before setting a real quantity.
Assumptions and exclusions
Fit a sample edge to confirm projection and appearance before repeating.
Outside this example: No stair structural work, tread replacement or floor refinishing.
Unsound treads or mismatched heights require repair beyond profile replacement. Inspect the existing substrate, access and product selections at the property. Check any local trade or municipal requirements that apply and record unresolved conditions before preparing the final client document. 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.
- Count stair edges, record each width and profile, and check tread thickness and substrate.
- Keep nosing profiles and fastening method explicit rather than hiding them in a per-stair rate.
- Fit a sample edge to confirm projection and appearance before repeating.
- Unsound treads or mismatched heights require repair beyond profile replacement.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this stair nosing replacement estimate?
Count stair edges, record each width and profile, and check tread thickness and substrate.
When should this stair nosing replacement quote be revised?
Unsound treads or mismatched heights require repair beyond profile replacement. No stair structural work, tread replacement or floor refinishing.
MAKE THE NEXT ESTIMATE YOUR OWN
Build a stair nosing replacement estimate.
Enter the job scope in Estimates on iPhone or Android or start from an AI-assisted draft. Check every quantity, rate, allowance, client detail and note before exporting the PDF. Some app features may require an in-app purchase.
