EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Oxford example prices driveway and path cleaning with 5 itemised lines and a £306.09 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined pressure washing job
This fictional project is located in Oxford. Clean a measured 74.3 sq m concrete driveway and 18.6 sq m of concrete walkways. Include setup, surface protection, standard cleaning, a limited spot-treatment allowance and clean-up. No sealing or guarantee of complete stain 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
- Oxford, 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 Driveway cleaning at £141.17; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup and surface protection | 1 lump sum | £60.00 | £60.00 |
| Driveway cleaning | 74.3 sq m | £1.90 | £141.17 |
| Path cleaning | 18.6 sq m | £2.20 | £40.92 |
| Limited spot-treatment allowance | 1 lump sum | £36.00 | £36.00 |
| Final rinse and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £28.00 | £28.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £306.09 | ||
For a quick cross-check, driveway cleaning is 74.3 sq m × £1.90 = £141.17, and path cleaning is 18.6 sq m × £2.20 = £40.92. The sum of all 5 line amounts is £306.09. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Break the job into rectangles or other measured areas and keep a clear takeoff. Separate driveways from walkways when their access or rates differ. State whether steps, curbs and edges are included rather than leaving them implied.
Work outside the example: No sealing, painted or wood surfaces, hazardous-substance removal, restoration of damaged concrete or guaranteed complete stain removal.
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 Oxford 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.
- Identify surfaces and existing damage.
- Measure driveway and path areas.
- Confirm access and site arrangements.
- Separate spot treatment and sealing.
Read the matching pressure washing estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Should I include setup in a small cleaning estimate?
Account for it somewhere in the price. A separate, described setup line can make small-job pricing easier to understand.
Does pressure washing include sealing?
Only when explicitly scoped. Cleaning and applying a sealer are different services and should not be silently combined.
