EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Leicester example prices 24.2 sq m two-wall wallpaper installation with 7 itemised lines and a £2,913.11 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined wallpaper installation job
This fictional project is located in Leicester. Install selected wallpaper over 24.2 sq m of suitable prepared wall in two rooms. Include wall review, light preparation, 29 sq m material allowance, layout, hanging labour, edge detailing and clean-up. Existing wallpaper removal and major wall repair 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
- Leicester, 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 Wallpaper material allowance at £1,123.75; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall review and layout | 1 lump sum | £144.00 | £144.00 |
| Light surface preparation | 24.2 sq m | £9.50 | £229.90 |
| Wallpaper material allowance | 29 sq m | £38.75 | £1,123.75 |
| Adhesive and supplies allowance | 1 lump sum | £140.00 | £140.00 |
| Wallpaper hanging labour | 24.2 sq m | £41.30 | £999.46 |
| Edge and socket detailing | 1 lump sum | £192.00 | £192.00 |
| Clean-up | 1 lump sum | £84.00 | £84.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £2,913.11 | ||
For a quick cross-check, light surface preparation is 24.2 sq m × £9.50 = £229.90, and wallpaper material allowance is 29 sq m × £38.75 = £1,123.75. The sum of all 7 line amounts is £2,913.11. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
The 29 sq m material allowance is illustrative. Recalculate actual rolls for the chosen paper, match and usable lengths before purchasing.
Work outside the example: No existing wallpaper removal, major plaster repair, furniture moving, wall painting or specialty mural alignment.
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 Leicester 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 wall heights and widths.
- Verify pattern repeat and roll yield.
- Inspect surface condition.
- List sockets, edges and removal work.
Read the matching wallpaper installation estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Can I buy wallpaper from wall area alone?
No. Roll size, drop length and pattern repeat affect purchase quantity. Recalculate for the selected product.
Is old wallpaper removal included?
Only if listed. This example assumes suitable prepared walls.
