EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Cardiff example prices one indoor and one outdoor split air conditioning unit with 7 itemised lines and a £4,757.72 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined split air conditioning installation job
This fictional project is located in Cardiff. Install a selected single-zone split air conditioning system at agreed accessible indoor and outdoor positions after load and site review. Include equipment allowance, mounting allowances, 7.6-metre refrigerant pipework allowance, installation labour, commissioning and clean-up. Electrical service changes and structural mounting work 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 Single-zone equipment allowance at £1,960.00; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site assessment and layout | 1 lump sum | £208.00 | £208.00 |
| Single-zone equipment allowance | 1 set | £1,960.00 | £1,960.00 |
| Indoor and outdoor mounting allowance | 1 lump sum | £312.00 | £312.00 |
| Refrigerant pipework and cover allowance | 7.6 metres | £99.70 | £757.72 |
| Installation labour | 1 lump sum | £1,160.00 | £1,160.00 |
| Commissioning and handoff | 1 lump sum | £248.00 | £248.00 |
| Clean-up and packaging handling | 1 lump sum | £112.00 | £112.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £4,757.72 | ||
For a quick cross-check, site assessment and layout is 1 lump sum × £208.00 = £208.00, and single-zone equipment allowance is 1 set × £1,960.00 = £1,960.00. The sum of all 7 line amounts is £4,757.72. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Record mounting surfaces, access and the proposed refrigerant pipework route. A 7.6-metre illustrative allowance is only useful when it corresponds to an agreed path.
Work outside the example: No electrical service upgrade, new structural support, long-route allowance beyond 7.6 metres, wall restoration or unlisted approval fees.
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.
- Complete a qualified site and system review.
- Confirm indoor/outdoor locations and route.
- Assign electrical and approval work.
- Replace equipment allowance with selected product quote.
Read the matching split air conditioning installation estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Is a split air conditioning estimate just an equipment price?
No. Locations, route, mounting, electrical readiness, installation and commissioning also need defined scope.
Can I use the example refrigerant pipework length on my job?
Measure the proposed route. The 7.6-metre quantity is fictional and should be replaced with the actual takeoff.
