EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Manchester example prices 5.6 sq m localised lap-cladding repair with 6 itemised lines and a £1,971.29 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined exterior cladding repair job
This fictional project is located in Manchester. Replace 5.6 sq m of visibly damaged accessible lap cladding on a single-storey wall after confirming suitable backing. Include removal, 6.7 sq m material allowance, fitting, limited finishing trim allowance, waste handling and clean-up. No structural or concealed moisture repair. 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
- Manchester, 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 Fitting and installation labour at £723.52; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access and surface protection | 1 lump sum | £132.00 | £132.00 |
| Damaged cladding removal | 5.6 sq m | £38.80 | £217.28 |
| Replacement cladding allowance | 6.7 sq m | £94.70 | £634.49 |
| Fitting and installation labour | 5.6 sq m | £129.20 | £723.52 |
| Limited finishing trim and fastener allowance | 1 lump sum | £140.00 | £140.00 |
| Waste handling and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £124.00 | £124.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £1,971.29 | ||
For a quick cross-check, damaged cladding removal is 5.6 sq m × £38.80 = £217.28, and replacement cladding allowance is 6.7 sq m × £94.70 = £634.49. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £1,971.29. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Match profile, thickness and finish as closely as the actual supplier options allow. The 6.7 sq m allowance is a fictional purchase quantity for 5.6 sq m installed.
Work outside the example: No structural repair, concealed moisture remediation, full-wall replacement, finish painting or multi-storey 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 Manchester 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.
- Measure and photograph repair courses.
- Identify matching cladding product.
- Confirm access and backing assumption.
- State finish and concealed-repair process.
Read the matching exterior cladding repair estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Why is material area larger than repaired area?
The example allows for cuts and stock sizes. Verify the actual purchase quantity against the selected product.
Will new cladding match existing colour?
Do not assume a perfect match. Describe the product and any finishing work included before the customer accepts the scope.
