EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Newcastle upon Tyne example prices 39 sq m two-room carpet replacement with 6 itemised lines and a £3,149.47 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined carpet installation job
This fictional project is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Replace carpet in two accessible rooms covering 39 sq m of installed floor. Include removal, a measured 44.1 sq m carpet purchasing allowance, underlay allowance, installation labour, two transitions and clean-up. Subfloor repair and furniture moving 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
- 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 Carpet material allowance at £1,442.07; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing carpet and underlay removal | 39 sq m | £6.89 | £268.71 |
| Carpet material allowance | 44.1 sq m | £32.70 | £1,442.07 |
| Underlay material allowance | 39 sq m | £10.33 | £402.87 |
| Carpet and underlay installation labour | 39 sq m | £19.38 | £755.82 |
| Doorway transitions | 2 each | £68.00 | £136.00 |
| Disposal and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £144.00 | £144.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £3,149.47 | ||
For a quick cross-check, existing carpet and underlay removal is 39 sq m × £6.89 = £268.71, and carpet material allowance is 44.1 sq m × £32.70 = £1,442.07. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £3,149.47. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
The 44.1 sq m allowance reflects a fictional layout, not a standard waste percentage. Confirm carpet width, pattern and seam placement for the selected product.
Work outside the example: No subfloor repair, furniture moving, stair carpeting, specialty pattern matching or floor levelling.
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.
- Measure rooms and closets.
- Verify roll width and seam plan.
- Select carpet and underlay.
- Count transitions and assign furniture moving.
Read the matching carpet installation estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Why is purchase area above room area?
Carpet roll layout and seams can require more material than installed area. Verify the actual takeoff for the chosen product.
Is underlay included in carpet material?
Not in this example. It has a separate allowance so product choices and quantities remain clear.
