EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Bristol example prices four customer-supplied ceiling fixtures with 6 itemised lines and a £1,012.00 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined light fixture installation job
This fictional project is located in Bristol. Install four customer-supplied ceiling light fixtures at existing suitable electrical boxes. Include removal of four old fixtures, a standard mounting-parts allowance, qualified labour, basic operation check and packaging clean-up. Fixture purchase, new switch legs, wiring and ceiling repair are 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
- Bristol, 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 New fixture installation labour at £496.00; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-area setup and protection | 1 lump sum | £80.00 | £80.00 |
| Existing fixture removal | 4 each | £44.00 | £176.00 |
| Mounting parts allowance | 4 each | £28.00 | £112.00 |
| New fixture installation labour | 4 each | £124.00 | £496.00 |
| Basic operation check | 4 each | £20.00 | £80.00 |
| Packaging and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £68.00 | £68.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £1,012.00 | ||
For a quick cross-check, existing fixture removal is 4 each × £44.00 = £176.00, and mounting parts allowance is 4 each × £28.00 = £112.00. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £1,012.00. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
The sample assumes suitable existing boxes and controls. Any box reinforcement, circuit change or wall/ceiling finish work requires separate review.
Work outside the example: No fixture purchase, new wiring, switch relocation, box reinforcement, ceiling refinishing or specialty lift access.
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 Bristol 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.
- Record model and location for each fixture.
- Verify box and ceiling-height assumptions.
- Assign product and old-fixture handling.
- Confirm qualified-trade and approval requirements.
Read the matching light fixture installation estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Does a light installation estimate include the fixtures?
This example is for customer-selected fixtures; no fixture purchase is listed. Add a product allowance when the contractor supplies them.
Should old fixtures be removed in a separate line?
Yes when removal is part of the work. It makes handling and disposal responsibilities easier to see.
