EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Nottingham example prices 29.7 sq m accessible deck with 7 itemised lines and a £1,763.95 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined decking treatment job
This fictional project is located in Nottingham. Prepare and stain 29.7 sq m of accessible deck walking surface plus 27.4 metres of railing. Include protection, cleaning, limited sanding allowance, stain material allowance, application labour and clean-up. No board replacement or full stripping. 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
- Nottingham, 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 Walking-surface application at £421.74; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site protection and setup | 1 lump sum | £132.00 | £132.00 |
| Deck cleaning | 29.7 sq m | £7.30 | £216.81 |
| Limited sanding allowance | 6 hours | £44.00 | £264.00 |
| Stain material allowance | 1 lump sum | £328.00 | £328.00 |
| Walking-surface application | 29.7 sq m | £14.20 | £421.74 |
| Railing application | 27.4 metres | £11.00 | £301.40 |
| Clean-up | 1 lump sum | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £1,763.95 | ||
For a quick cross-check, deck cleaning is 29.7 sq m × £7.30 = £216.81, and limited sanding allowance is 6 hours × £44.00 = £264.00. The sum of all 7 line amounts is £1,763.95. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Record peeling coating, bare wood and damaged boards. This sample allows limited sanding, not a complete strip or carpentry repair.
Work outside the example: No board replacement, structural repair, full coating removal, furniture moving or guaranteed colour match to aged wood.
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 Nottingham 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 deck, stairs and railings.
- Record coating condition and board repairs.
- Select stain product.
- Agree furniture, access and weather assumptions.
Read the matching decking treatment estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Does deck staining include cleaning?
Only when listed. This sample includes a measured cleaning line and limited sanding allowance.
Can railing be included in deck measured area?
Railing is better measured and described separately because its detail work differs from walking boards.
