EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Brighton example prices 54.9 metres skirting board replacement with 6 itemised lines and a £1,043.47 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined skirting board installation job
This fictional project is located in Brighton. Replace 54.9 metres of skirting board in accessible rooms. Include old finishing trim removal, a material allowance of 60.4 metres, installation, filling and sealant work, and disposal. Final painting and furniture moving 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
- Brighton, 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 Cutting and installation labour at £395.28; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing skirting board removal | 54.9 metres | £1.70 | £93.33 |
| Skirting board material allowance | 60.4 metres | £5.20 | £314.08 |
| Cutting and installation labour | 54.9 metres | £7.20 | £395.28 |
| Filling and sealant work | 54.9 metres | £2.20 | £120.78 |
| Fasteners and consumables | 1 lump sum | £44.00 | £44.00 |
| Disposal and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £76.00 | £76.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £1,043.47 | ||
For a quick cross-check, existing skirting board removal is 54.9 metres × £1.70 = £93.33, and skirting board material allowance is 60.4 metres × £5.20 = £314.08. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £1,043.47. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Height, profile and material affect the purchasing list. This example includes 60.4 metres of material for 54.9 metres installed. Check available stock lengths and cutting layout instead of treating that difference as a rule for every job.
Work outside the example: No final painting, major wall repair, custom millwork, furniture moving or door-casing replacement.
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 Brighton 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 all included rooms and closets.
- Confirm the profile and material.
- Record corners and special transitions.
- Separate paint-ready preparation from painting.
Read the matching skirting board installation estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Are skirting boards estimated by area?
Measure the actual wall runs in metres. Room floor area does not tell you the skirting length, especially where door openings, alcoves and built-in furniture interrupt the run.
Does installing skirting board include painting?
Only if the quote says so. State filling, sealant work, priming and finish painting individually or define the combined scope clearly.
