EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Coventry example prices 130 sq m finished renovation area with 6 itemised lines and a £1,816.10 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined post-build cleaning job
This fictional project is located in Coventry. Clean 130 sq m of accessible finished renovation space after contractors remove their waste. Include dust removal from specified accessible surfaces, kitchen and bathroom fixture wipe-down, floor cleaning, 12 interior window units and final walkthrough. No hazardous dust remediation or bulk waste removal. 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
- Coventry, 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 Surface dust removal at £694.20; 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 walkthrough and setup | 1 lump sum | £144.00 | £144.00 |
| Surface dust removal | 130 sq m | £5.34 | £694.20 |
| Floor cleaning | 130 sq m | £3.27 | £425.10 |
| Kitchen and bath fixture detail | 3 rooms | £88.00 | £264.00 |
| Interior window cleaning | 12 each | £14.40 | £172.80 |
| Final walkthrough and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £116.00 | £116.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £1,816.10 | ||
For a quick cross-check, surface dust removal is 130 sq m × £5.34 = £694.20, and floor cleaning is 130 sq m × £3.27 = £425.10. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £1,816.10. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Measured area covers broad dust and floors, while kitchens, baths and windows need their own counts. State whether cabinetry interiors or appliances are included.
Work outside the example: No hazardous dust remediation, bulk waste removal, exterior window cleaning, duct cleaning or cleaning after later trade work.
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 Coventry 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.
- Confirm trades have removed bulk waste.
- Measure finished cleaning area.
- Count detail rooms and windows.
- Agree a final checklist and rework boundary.
Read the matching post-build cleaning estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Is post-construction cleaning priced only per sq m?
Area covers broad surfaces, but detail rooms, windows and remaining waste need separate attention.
Who removes construction waste first?
State it explicitly. This example starts after the trades remove their bulk waste.
