EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Saskatoon, Saskatchewan vinyl plank flooring example has 7 itemized costs and a C$6,031.50 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed vinyl plank flooring document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 500 sq. ft. vinyl plank floor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 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: 500 sq. ft. vinyl plank floor
Replace flooring in 500 square feet of connected rooms. Include removal of the existing floating floor, a 550-square-foot plank material allowance, installation, minor preparation allowance, three transitions and 100 linear feet of shoe moulding.
- Example location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- 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 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing floating floor removal | 500 sq. ft. | C$1.20 | C$600.00 |
| Vinyl plank material allowance | 550 sq. ft. | C$4.55 | C$2,502.50 |
| Minor subfloor preparation allowance | 1 job | C$375.00 | C$375.00 |
| Plank installation labour | 500 sq. ft. | C$3.40 | C$1,700.00 |
| Transition strips supplied and fitted | 3 each | C$83.00 | C$249.00 |
| Shoe moulding supply and installation | 100 linear ft. | C$3.40 | C$340.00 |
| Disposal and cleanup | 1 job | C$265.00 | C$265.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$6,031.50 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Existing floating floor removal: 500 sq. ft. × C$1.20 = C$600.00.
- Vinyl plank material allowance: 550 sq. ft. × C$4.55 = C$2,502.50.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$6,031.50. 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
Create a room-by-room takeoff and reconcile connecting areas so they are not counted twice. Identify closets and doorways. Keep material purchasing allowances separate from the net area where the installer will lay the floor.
The sample allows 550 square feet for a 500-square-foot installation. That extra 50 square feet is a planning assumption for this layout. Recheck the quantity against plank direction, cuts, cartons and the product selected by the customer.
Removal may reveal uneven or unsuitable surfaces. Define the minor preparation included and how additional work will be measured and authorized. A vague preparation line should not imply that every possible substrate issue is covered.
Outside this example: No structural subfloor repair, moisture remediation, stairs, appliance relocation or major leveling.
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 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 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.
- Reconcile room and closet measurements.
- Confirm the exact plank and purchasing quantity.
- Identify subfloor preparation limits.
- Count transitions and perimeter trim.
Common questions
Should waste be included in flooring labour?
Explain the measurement basis. In this example, the purchase allowance exceeds the installed area, while installation labour uses the measured 500 square feet.
How should I quote unknown subfloor repairs?
Describe the preparation included in the base scope, then identify additional repairs as a separate scope decision after inspection.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the vinyl plank flooring estimating guide.
