EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Liverpool example prices accessible loft insulation area with 6 itemised lines and a £2,510.16 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined loft insulation job
This fictional project is located in Liverpool. Add selected loose-fill insulation over 83.6 sq m of accessible loft area after site review. Include limited preparation, 92 sq m material-equivalent allowance, installation, depth documentation and clean-up. Air sealing, damaged insulation removal and ventilation changes excluded. 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
- Liverpool, 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 Loose-fill material allowance at £1,149.08; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loft access and condition review | 1 lump sum | £176.00 | £176.00 |
| Limited work-area preparation | 1 lump sum | £144.00 | £144.00 |
| Loose-fill material allowance | 92 sq m | £12.49 | £1,149.08 |
| Installation labour | 83.6 sq m | £10.30 | £861.08 |
| Depth documentation and handoff | 1 lump sum | £104.00 | £104.00 |
| Clean-up | 1 lump sum | £76.00 | £76.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £2,510.16 | ||
For a quick cross-check, loose-fill material allowance is 92 sq m × £12.49 = £1,149.08, and installation labour is 83.6 sq m × £10.30 = £861.08. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £2,510.16. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Document current material, moisture evidence, wiring and access constraints. Resolve any condition requiring another trade before pricing a straightforward addition.
Work outside the example: No existing insulation removal, air sealing, ventilation alteration, moisture repair or hazardous-material handling.
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 Liverpool 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 accessible coverage area.
- Review existing material and moisture conditions.
- Select product and target specification.
- Define air sealing and ventilation responsibilities.
Read the matching loft insulation estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Is loft area the same as house floor area?
Use the area actually receiving insulation. Measure or verify exclusions such as storage platforms and inaccessible sections.
Does insulation installation include air sealing?
Only if listed. This example treats it as a separate possible scope.
