AT A GLANCE
A fictional 40 sq m interior renovation in Manchester, shown in a real app-generated PDF. Twelve lines add to £9,559.70. The PDF has a 0% tax input and explicitly asks readers to review quantities, local rates and applicable tax before sharing.
An interior renovation, set out in pounds.
This fictional example covers a 40 sq m interior renovation in Manchester. The stated scope is framing, plasterboard, carpet, lighting and a wet bar. The PDF also itemises electrical installation, plumbing rough-in, painting, doors and trim, clean-up, and two allowances. It is a real two-page export from the Estimates app using example project details, rather than a customer job or a current price list.
The sample document names Cedar & Beam Builders and customer Jordan Taylor. It was issued on 18 September 2026 with a due date of 2 November 2026. Its quantities and prices are illustrative; replace them with measurements, specifications and rates for the actual work.
The 12 lines in the PDF.
Each line shows a quantity multiplied by a unit cost. The example distinguishes the 40 sq m project description from measured work areas: the PDF uses 74 sq m for plasterboard and paint, and 37 sq m for carpet.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical installation | 10 hours | £56.00 | £560.00 |
| Contingency allowance | 1 lump sum | £800.00 | £800.00 |
| Doors & trim installation | 4 each | £120.00 | £480.00 |
| Clean-up & disposal | 1 lump sum | £200.00 | £200.00 |
| Wet bar plumbing rough-in | 1 lump sum | £480.00 | £480.00 |
| Framing & insulation | 1 lump sum | £1,440.00 | £1,440.00 |
| Recessed lighting fixtures | 8 each | £40.00 | £320.00 |
| Plasterboard installation | 74 sq m | £21.62 | £1,599.88 |
| Paint & primer | 74 sq m | £12.97 | £959.78 |
| Wet bar cabinets & countertop | 1 lump sum | £960.00 | £960.00 |
| Carpet installation | 37 sq m | £38.92 | £1,440.04 |
| Permits & inspections allowance | 1 lump sum | £320.00 | £320.00 |
| Subtotal | £9,559.70 | ||
| Tax shown in sample (0%) | £0.00 | ||
| Example total | £9,559.70 | ||
The last allowance retains the wording printed in the original PDF. For your own UK job, describe any relevant permissions or inspections precisely rather than copying an example label. The PDF shows a 0% tax input; it does not establish the correct tax treatment for another project.
What the sample does, and does not, define.
The PDF gives a short scope and line items, but it does not specify finish brands, carpet grade, detailed drawings, the condition behind existing surfaces, or the extent of any remedial work. It has no separate lines for structural alteration, damp repairs or a wider electrical upgrade. Do not assume those works are included just because the project is called a renovation.
The £800 contingency is an example allowance, not a promise to cover every unknown condition. The document’s own note says to review quantities, local rates and applicable tax before sharing. Agree selections, site access, exclusions and the process for changed work on the actual job.
View the original app export.
Open the complete two-page PDF to see the business and customer blocks, scope, item descriptions, totals, notes and signature area. The image below previews its first page.
Use the structure for your own work.
- Measure the actual work, including wall and floor areas where they differ.
- Confirm materials, finish levels, access and any separate approvals or inspections.
- Replace every illustrative rate and allowance with your own checked figures.
- Check the tax input, business and customer details, dates and notes before sharing the PDF.
Read the step-by-step builder’s quote guide, or explore the matching renovation estimating guide.
