EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Red Deer, Alberta baseboard and trim example has 6 itemized costs and a C$1,931.10 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed baseboard and trim document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 180 linear ft. baseboard replacement in Red Deer, Alberta, 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 site access, product selections and existing conditions in person. Check any trade or municipal requirements for the actual location, and record changes before issuing a final price. The figures are fictional CAD inputs, not a local price survey.
Project scope: 180 linear ft. baseboard replacement
Replace 180 linear feet of baseboard in accessible rooms. Include old trim removal, a 198-linear-foot material allowance, installation, filling and caulking, and disposal. Final painting and furniture moving excluded.
- Example location
- Red Deer, Alberta
- 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 Red Deer, Alberta.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing baseboard removal | 180 linear ft. | C$0.95 | C$171.00 |
| Baseboard material allowance | 198 linear ft. | C$2.95 | C$584.10 |
| Cutting and installation labour | 180 linear ft. | C$4.05 | C$729.00 |
| Filling and caulking | 180 linear ft. | C$1.25 | C$225.00 |
| Fasteners and consumables | 1 job | C$81.00 | C$81.00 |
| Disposal and cleanup | 1 job | C$141.00 | C$141.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$1,931.10 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Existing baseboard removal: 180 linear ft. × C$0.95 = C$171.00.
- Baseboard material allowance: 198 linear ft. × C$2.95 = C$584.10.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$1,931.10. 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
Measure wall runs and record how door openings are deducted. Identify closets and short returns that are easy to miss. Use a room-by-room takeoff so the total can be checked against the actual scope.
Height, profile and material affect the purchasing list. This example includes 198 linear feet of material for 180 feet installed. Check available stock lengths and cutting layout instead of treating that difference as a rule for every job.
Corners, transitions and short sections can add handling even when total footage is modest. Record unusual details and the condition of adjacent surfaces. If you use one installation rate, make sure it reflects the actual mix of work.
Outside this example: No final painting, major wall repair, custom millwork, furniture moving or door-casing replacement.
Confirm site access, product selections and existing conditions in person. Check any trade or municipal requirements for the actual location, and record changes before issuing a final price. 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 Red Deer, Alberta 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 all included rooms and closets.
- Confirm the profile and material.
- Record corners and special transitions.
- Separate paint-ready preparation from painting.
Common questions
Is baseboard estimated in square feet?
The trim itself is normally described by linear length. A room’s floor area does not directly tell you the baseboard length, so measure the included wall runs.
Does installing baseboard include painting?
Only if the quote says so. State filling, caulking, priming and finish painting individually or define the combined scope clearly.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the baseboard and trim estimating guide.
