EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Sheffield example prices single-storey cladding repaint with 6 itemised lines and a £3,193.37 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined exterior painting job
This fictional project is located in Sheffield. Repaint 149 sq m of accessible cladding on a single-storey home. Include surface washing, limited scraping and sealant work, coating materials, two finish coats, 54.9 metres of finishing trim painting and final clean-up. 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
- Sheffield, 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 Cladding painting labour at £1,411.03; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface washing and protection | 1 lump sum | £280.00 | £280.00 |
| Scraping and sealant work allowance | 12 hours | £40.00 | £480.00 |
| Coating materials allowance | 1 lump sum | £520.00 | £520.00 |
| Cladding painting labour | 149 sq m | £9.47 | £1,411.03 |
| Finishing trim preparation and painting | 54.9 metres | £6.60 | £362.34 |
| Final clean-up | 1 lump sum | £140.00 | £140.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £3,193.37 | ||
For a quick cross-check, scraping and sealant work allowance is 12 hours × £40.00 = £480.00, and cladding painting labour is 149 sq m × £9.47 = £1,411.03. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £3,193.37. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
A repaint allowance is not a replacement budget for rotten cladding. Describe the preparation included and list damaged components separately. If their extent is unknown, explain when the repair scope will be assessed and how it will be priced.
Work outside the example: No cladding replacement, multi-storey access, deck staining or hazardous-coating remediation. Product and site conditions must be checked before work.
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 Sheffield 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.
- Identify every included exterior surface.
- Record preparation limits and visible damage.
- Confirm access equipment and protection needs.
- Agree colours and coating products before procurement.
Read the matching exterior painting estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Should cladding repairs be included in a painting price?
Include only repairs you have inspected and scoped. If a repair quantity is uncertain, state that it is excluded or provide a clearly defined allowance with a process for revision.
Is exterior painting priced only by sq m?
Surface area can price application work, while finishing trim length, preparation hours, materials and access may need separate lines.
