EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Sheffield example prices 111 sq m residential driveway with 6 itemised lines and a £1,565.81 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined tarmac driveway sealing job
This fictional project is located in Sheffield. Clean and seal 111 sq m of accessible tarmac driveway after a condition review. Include surface preparation, 24.4 metres of limited crack-fill allowance, coating material allowance, application and clean-up. No resurfacing or pothole repair. The written scope is the boundary of the example: a customer should be able to match each planned task to a line in the document, and see where a product choice or hidden condition still needs checking.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example location
- Sheffield, UK
- Issued / valid through
- 25 September 2026 / 25 October 2026
Read every amount in pounds
The table reproduces the fixture sent to the app exporter. Each amount is its quantity multiplied by the shown unit rate, rounded to pence. The largest line is Sealer material allowance at £448.00; that is a part of the total, not a standard price for work of this kind. Check the unit, quantity and scope together before comparing lines with a real supplier or subcontractor quote.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface review and setup | 1 lump sum | £124.00 | £124.00 |
| Driveway cleaning and preparation | 111 sq m | £2.41 | £267.51 |
| Limited crack filling | 24.4 metres | £9.20 | £224.48 |
| Sealer material allowance | 1 lump sum | £448.00 | £448.00 |
| Sealer application labour | 111 sq m | £3.62 | £401.82 |
| Protection removal and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £1,565.81 | ||
For a quick cross-check, driveway cleaning and preparation is 111 sq m × £2.41 = £267.51, and limited crack filling is 24.4 metres × £9.20 = £224.48. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £1,565.81. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Record cracks, holes and failed areas. This example has a limited measured crack-fill line; potholes or resurfacing are distinct repairs.
Work outside the example: No pothole repair, resurfacing, base repair, oil-remediation guarantee or coating of concrete surfaces.
The quantity basis matters. Where a product allowance differs from an installation quantity, the difference reflects this fictional layout or purchase plan and must be checked against the selected product. Existing conditions, safe access and any necessary approvals remain project decisions. Agree how changed measurements or discoveries will be recorded and priced before extra work begins.
View the app-exported PDF
The PDF was generated from this fictional project, with the exact line items, dates, customer and business details stated here. It is a completed example document for learning how an itemised estimate reads. Its prices are illustrative and are not current Sheffield market rates.
Build an estimate for your own job
Start with a measured site record and the customer's selected finish or equipment. Replace all fictional quantities and rates, assign responsibility for supply and waste removal, and check that the exclusions describe the actual boundary. Review each extended amount, total and note in the PDF before sharing it.
- Measure pavement area.
- Count and locate cracks.
- Confirm product and condition suitability.
- Agree access and protection.
Read the matching tarmac driveway sealing estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Will sealing repair a failed driveway?
No. Assess failed pavement separately and quote repair or replacement where needed.
Should crack filling be one allowance?
A measured length and stated repair limit make the allowance clearer than an undefined promise to fill all cracks.
