EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Newcastle upon Tyne example prices 12-door kitchen cabinet refresh with 8 itemised lines and a £5,465.55 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined kitchen cabinet door replacement job
This fictional project is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Replace 12 doors and six drawer fronts on sound existing kitchen cabinet boxes. Include 7.9 sq m of exposed-box veneer allowance, hinges and handles, fitting, adjustment and clean-up. Cabinet boxes, layout and worktops remain in place. 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
- Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 New door allowance at £1,392.00; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door and drawer-front removal | 18 each | £14.40 | £259.20 |
| New door allowance | 12 each | £116.00 | £1,392.00 |
| Drawer-front allowance | 6 each | £60.00 | £360.00 |
| Exposed-box veneer allowance | 7.9 sq m | £129.20 | £1,020.68 |
| Veneer preparation and application | 7.9 sq m | £103.30 | £816.07 |
| Hinge and pull allowance | 18 sets | £19.20 | £345.60 |
| Door and drawer-front fitting labour | 18 each | £60.00 | £1,080.00 |
| Final alignment and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £192.00 | £192.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £5,465.55 | ||
For a quick cross-check, door and drawer-front removal is 18 each × £14.40 = £259.20, and new door allowance is 12 each × £116.00 = £1,392.00. The sum of all 8 line amounts is £5,465.55. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Door and drawer front replacement assumes boxes that can remain. Record loose joints, water damage or out-of-square openings before pricing; box replacement changes the scope rather than becoming invisible prep.
Work outside the example: No cabinet-box replacement, layout change, worktop work, appliance panels not listed or concealed moisture repair.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
- Count and identify all doors and drawer fronts.
- Inspect cabinet-box condition.
- Measure veneer coverage.
- Confirm hardware and finish selections.
Read the matching kitchen cabinet door replacement estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Is door and drawer front replacement the same as cabinet replacement?
No. This example retains suitable cabinet boxes and prices new visible faces and hardware. Replacement cabinets require another takeoff.
Can door count price the whole job?
Door count helps, but drawer fronts, box veneer, hardware and preparation need their own quantities or defined allowances.
