EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
A fictional Manchester builder’s quote for a 24 sq m living room refresh. Seven itemised lines total £2,628.00 with a 0% example tax input and no markup.
A small living room refurbishment with clear boundaries
Refresh a 24 sq m living room in Manchester. Protect the occupied area, patch 12 sq m of plasterboard, replace 18 metres of skirting, prepare and paint 42 sq m of wall surface, allow for two existing-location sockets and remove work waste. No structural work, floor replacement or concealed electrical repair. The 24 sq m room footprint describes the project. Plasterboard, skirting and paint have their own measured bases, so the line quantities are deliberately different. This is a fictional teaching example, not a price offered to a customer.
Cedar & Beam Builders is the fictional business and Jordan Taylor is the fictional customer. The example is dated 25 September 2026 and valid through 25 October 2026. A real quote should use the correct names, site address, product choices and accepted scope.
Seven lines in the app-exported PDF
The table below reproduces every quantity and rate entered in the app. Each line amount is quantity multiplied by unit rate, rounded to pence. It separates plasterboard patching from skirting supply and fitting, and keeps socket work visible rather than burying it in a general labour amount.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site protection and strip-out | 1 lump sum | £280.00 | £280.00 |
| Plasterboard patching | 12 sq m | £38.00 | £456.00 |
| Skirting board supply | 18 metre | £16.00 | £288.00 |
| Skirting board fitting | 18 metre | £22.00 | £396.00 |
| Wall preparation and two-coat painting | 42 sq m | £19.00 | £798.00 |
| Electrical socket replacement allowance | 2 each | £110.00 | £220.00 |
| Waste disposal and final clean-up | 1 lump sum | £190.00 | £190.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £2,628.00 | ||
For example, skirting supply is 18 metres × £16.00 = £288.00 and fitting is 18 metres × £22.00 = £396.00. The two lines add to £684.00. All seven line amounts add to £2,628.00. The PDF has a 0% tax input and no markup as example settings; determine the appropriate inputs for a real job.
What the price assumes
The base scope assumes the existing wall is suitable for the stated patching and painting, the skirting run can be measured at 18 metres, and the two sockets are replaced at existing positions after a qualified person checks them. It excludes a new circuit, hidden faults, floor replacement and structural changes. Larger plaster repairs or extra surface preparation would need a revised scope and price.
Waste removal and final clean-up have their own line. Paint products, finish and colour should be confirmed before procurement; the example does not specify a brand. If access, furniture moving or drying visits affect the actual programme, state those arrangements in the customer quote rather than assuming they are understood.
Read the completed PDF
The linked document is a real export from Estimates using this fictional project data. It shows the business and customer blocks, scope, line amounts, total and notes in the same document a customer would review.
Use the structure for your own quote
- Describe the work and its exclusions in plain language.
- Measure each surface or run independently instead of using room size for every item.
- Replace example rates with your own supplier and labour inputs.
- Confirm product selections, qualified trade work, access and waste responsibilities.
- Preview the PDF and check its dates, notes, tax input and total before sharing.
Read the step-by-step builder’s quote guide for the full workflow.
Common questions
Why do the paint and plasterboard areas differ?
The paint area covers the specified wall surfaces; patching covers only the damaged portions. Measure and label each task separately so the customer can see what is included.
Can I use these rates for my next job?
No. They are fictional inputs for this document. Check the actual site, selected products, labour and other costs, then edit every line that differs.
