EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Victoria, British Columbia tile flooring example has 6 itemized costs and a C$2,911.20 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed tile flooring document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 120 sq. ft. kitchen tile floor in Victoria, British Columbia, 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. Inspect substrate moisture and condition, product availability and the chosen finish. Write down the preparation level and any work needed before the selected product can be installed. The figures are fictional CAD inputs, not a local price survey.
Project scope: 120 sq. ft. kitchen tile floor
Install a 120-square-foot kitchen tile floor on a prepared, suitable substrate. Include 132 square feet of tile material allowance, setting and grout materials, installation, 20 linear feet of edge finishing and cleanup. Existing-floor removal is excluded.
- Example 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
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 Victoria, British Columbia.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tile material allowance | 132 sq. ft. | C$5.60 | C$739.20 |
| Setting and grout materials | 1 job | C$230.00 | C$230.00 |
| Layout and tile installation | 120 sq. ft. | C$11.15 | C$1,338.00 |
| Grouting and final cleaning | 120 sq. ft. | C$2.50 | C$300.00 |
| Edge finishing | 20 linear ft. | C$7.45 | C$149.00 |
| Site protection and cleanup | 1 job | C$155.00 | C$155.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$2,911.20 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Tile material allowance: 132 sq. ft. × C$5.60 = C$739.20.
- Layout and tile installation: 120 sq. ft. × C$11.15 = C$1,338.00.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$2,911.20. 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
Tile size, pattern and room geometry affect cuts and handling. Record the agreed layout and product before treating an installation rate as final. A straightforward room in a sample is not a substitute for inspecting a complicated layout.
This example installs 120 square feet and allows 132 square feet of tile. Explain the additional purchasing quantity rather than presenting it as extra installed space. Confirm carton quantities and replacement-piece expectations with the selected product.
The sample starts from a prepared, suitable substrate. It does not cover removal or corrective work. If those tasks belong in the job, add measured lines instead of hiding them in a general tile-installation amount.
Outside this example: No existing-floor demolition, structural repairs, waterproof shower work, major leveling or appliance handling.
Inspect substrate moisture and condition, product availability and the chosen finish. Write down the preparation level and any work needed before the selected product can be installed. 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 Victoria, British Columbia 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.
- Record tile size, selection and pattern.
- Confirm a suitable substrate is part of the starting condition.
- Count edges, thresholds and transitions.
- State removal and appliance responsibilities.
Common questions
Is a tile flooring estimate the same as a shower estimate?
No. The scope and assemblies differ. This floor example does not price a shower or imply that shower waterproofing is included.
Should grout be included?
State it explicitly. Identify setting and grout materials as well as the labour needed to deliver the agreed finished floor.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the tile flooring estimating guide.
