EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Newcastle upon Tyne example prices 30.5 metre timber fence with one gate with 7 itemised lines and a £3,102.28 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined fence installation job
This fictional project is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Install 30.5 metres of timber privacy fencing on an agreed accessible line with one gate. This example allows 14 posts, 91.4 metres of rails and 220 fence boards. Verify the actual line, levels and component schedule on site. 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 Fence installation labour at £1,201.70; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posts material allowance | 14 each | £28.00 | £392.00 |
| Rail material allowance | 91.4 metres | £3.70 | £338.18 |
| Fence board material allowance | 220 each | £1.92 | £422.40 |
| Concrete and hardware allowance | 1 lump sum | £288.00 | £288.00 |
| Fence installation labour | 30.5 metres | £39.40 | £1,201.70 |
| Gate supply and installation | 1 each | £260.00 | £260.00 |
| Layout and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £200.00 | £200.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £3,102.28 | ||
For a quick cross-check, posts material allowance is 14 each × £28.00 = £392.00, and rail material allowance is 91.4 metres × £3.70 = £338.18. The sum of all 7 line amounts is £3,102.28. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
This sample uses 14 posts and one gate, but real quantities follow the actual layout. Review rail lengths, fence board spacing and hardware against the agreed system. Avoid copying the example count into a different fence without a takeoff.
Work outside the example: No survey, old-fence removal, rock excavation, retaining structures, staining or automatic gate equipment.
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.
- Confirm alignment, height and access.
- Count posts, corners, rails and gates.
- State removal and disposal responsibilities.
- Verify relevant site and approval prerequisites before work.
Read the matching fence installation estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Is fence length enough for a complete estimate?
No. It is a starting measurement. Gates, corners, height, components, terrain and removal requirements can change the scope and should be identified.
How should I show an optional second gate?
Keep it outside the accepted base total as a clearly labelled option, or issue a revised estimate once the customer selects it.
