EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Glasgow example prices twenty-fence board and two-rail repair with 7 itemised lines and a £1,132.80 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined timber fence repair job
This fictional project is located in Glasgow. Repair one accessible section of existing timber fence by replacing 20 fence boards and two 2.4-metre rails after confirming posts are sound. Include removal, selected material allowances, installation labour, fasteners, waste handling and clean-up. No post reset or full fence replacement. 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
- Glasgow, 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 board installation labour at £288.00; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair marking and setup | 1 lump sum | £116.00 | £116.00 |
| Damaged fence board removal | 20 each | £6.40 | £128.00 |
| New fence board allowance | 20 each | £12.80 | £256.00 |
| Fence board installation labour | 20 each | £14.40 | £288.00 |
| Replacement rail allowance | 2 each | £38.40 | £76.80 |
| Rail installation labour | 2 each | £76.00 | £152.00 |
| Fasteners and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £116.00 | £116.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £1,132.80 | ||
For a quick cross-check, damaged fence board removal is 20 each × £6.40 = £128.00, and new fence board allowance is 20 each × £12.80 = £256.00. The sum of all 7 line amounts is £1,132.80. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Post movement can undermine a simple board repair. This scope assumes sound posts and excludes reset work until it is inspected and priced.
Work outside the example: No post replacement, gate rebuild, full fence installation, staining or concealed ground-condition correction.
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 Glasgow 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.
- Count fence boards and rails.
- Inspect posts and gate alignment.
- Confirm material dimensions and finish.
- Assign waste and painting work.
Read the matching timber fence repair estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Should a fence repair use the full fence length?
Use the components actually repaired. Full length is useful context but should not replace the fence board and rail count.
What if a post is loose?
Document the condition and add a separate post repair or replacement scope after inspection.
