EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island sump pump replacement example has 7 itemized costs and a C$1,792.00 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed sump pump replacement document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the one existing-pit pump replacement in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 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 the existing connections and equipment details on site. Identify any licensed trade work, approvals and inspections needed for the actual address without assuming the sample covers them. The figures are fictional CAD inputs, not a local price survey.
Project scope: One existing-pit pump replacement
Replace one pump in an accessible existing sump pit, using the existing suitable discharge route and power outlet. Include pump allowance, removal, discharge fitting allowance, installation, operational check and disposal. No pit rebuild or new discharge routing.
- Example location
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- 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 7 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 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pit access and protection | 1 job | C$170.00 | C$170.00 |
| Existing pump removal | 1 each | C$190.00 | C$190.00 |
| Replacement pump allowance | 1 each | C$570.00 | C$570.00 |
| Discharge fittings allowance | 1 job | C$150.00 | C$150.00 |
| Pump installation labour | 1 each | C$460.00 | C$460.00 |
| Operational check and handoff | 1 job | C$141.00 | C$141.00 |
| Old-pump disposal and cleanup | 1 job | C$111.00 | C$111.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$1,792.00 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Existing pump removal: 1 each × C$190.00 = C$190.00.
- Replacement pump allowance: 1 each × C$570.00 = C$570.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$1,792.00. 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
Record pit access, pump type, discharge connection and outlet condition. The example assumes the existing system can be reused without reconstruction.
State the chosen pump or a clearly labeled allowance. Verify the product against the actual installation and customer requirements rather than using a universal pump price.
List fittings and labour separately. A different discharge route, check-valve arrangement or electrical correction should be identified after inspection and quoted as added scope.
Outside this example: No new pit, discharge-route change, electrical circuit repair, waterproofing work or guarantee against future water entry.
Confirm the existing connections and equipment details on site. Identify any licensed trade work, approvals and inspections needed for the actual address without assuming the sample covers them. 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 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 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.
- Identify pit and pump access.
- Confirm existing discharge and power assumptions.
- Select replacement product.
- Define check and disposal work.
Common questions
Does a pump estimate include waterproofing?
Only if it is separately scoped. Replacing one pump does not price foundation or drainage repairs.
Should the discharge line be measured?
Yes if it is being changed. This example reuses a suitable existing route and only allows connection fittings.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the sump pump replacement estimating guide.
