EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Southampton example prices 3.9 sq m kitchen worktop replacement with 7 itemised lines and a £4,225.67 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined kitchen worktop replacement job
This fictional project is located in Southampton. Remove an existing worktop and install 3.9 sq m of selected replacement worktop on suitable retained cabinets. Include a separate 3.7 metres edge allowance, one sink cutout, template visit, installation and disposal. Sink and tap are customer-supplied; plumbing reconnection is 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
- Southampton, 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 Worktop material allowance at £2,350.92; 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 top removal | 5.5 metres | £91.90 | £505.45 |
| Template and field measurement | 1 lump sum | £160.00 | £160.00 |
| Worktop material allowance | 3.9 sq m | £602.80 | £2,350.92 |
| Edge treatment allowance | 3.7 metres | £47.20 | £174.64 |
| Sink cutout allowance | 1 each | £152.00 | £152.00 |
| Worktop fitting and installation | 3.9 sq m | £189.40 | £738.66 |
| Disposal and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £144.00 | £144.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £4,225.67 | ||
For a quick cross-check, existing top removal is 5.5 metres × £91.90 = £505.45, and worktop material allowance is 3.9 sq m × £602.80 = £2,350.92. The sum of all 7 line amounts is £4,225.67. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Finished edges, sink cutouts and special corners can be separate supplier charges. Count them explicitly rather than implying that measured area includes every detail.
Work outside the example: No cabinet repair, sink or tap purchase, plumbing reconnection, splashback replacement or specialty structural support.
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 Southampton 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.
- Verify runs, depths and template requirements.
- Select material and finished edges.
- Count sink and fixture openings.
- Assign plumbing and splashback work.
Read the matching kitchen worktop replacement estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Is a sink cutout part of the area-based price?
It may be a separate fabrication task. Show it explicitly when it has its own supplier or labour cost.
Can I finalize the price before templating?
Use a labelled allowance or preliminary quantity, then reconcile it to the fabricator measurement and selected details.
