EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Cardiff example prices four-head zone repair with 6 itemised lines and a £708.00 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined garden irrigation repair job
This fictional project is located in Cardiff. Repair four identified sprinkler heads in one accessible existing zone. Include system review, selected head allowance, replacement labour, two small fitting allowances, zone operation check and clean-up. Controller replacement, new trenching and buried-pipe diagnosis excluded. 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
- Cardiff, 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 Head replacement labour at £249.60; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone review and fault marking | 1 lump sum | £124.00 | £124.00 |
| Sprinkler head allowance | 4 each | £30.40 | £121.60 |
| Head replacement labour | 4 each | £62.40 | £249.60 |
| Small fitting allowance | 2 each | £22.40 | £44.80 |
| Zone operation check | 1 lump sum | £92.00 | £92.00 |
| Clean-up and surface reset | 1 lump sum | £76.00 | £76.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £708.00 | ||
For a quick cross-check, sprinkler head allowance is 4 each × £30.40 = £121.60, and head replacement labour is 4 each × £62.40 = £249.60. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £708.00. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Nozzle pattern, connection and head model must suit the existing layout. Replace the fictional head allowance with the chosen parts list.
Work outside the example: No controller replacement, valve repair, buried main repair, new trenching or full-system redesign.
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 Cardiff 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.
- Mark all four heads and the zone.
- Confirm replacement part compatibility.
- Identify buried-work limits.
- Define operation check and surface reset.
Read the matching garden irrigation repair estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Can four bad heads be priced as one repair?
They can be grouped if the location and product assumptions match, but a count and unit basis make revisions easier.
Does a head replacement fix low pressure?
Not necessarily. Pressure or buried-line problems need separate diagnosis rather than an implied guarantee.
