EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This Oxford example prices twenty accessible window units with 6 itemised lines and a £752.00 illustrative total. It uses fictional prices, a 0% tax input and no markup; verify all inputs for an actual job.
A defined residential window cleaning job
This fictional project is located in Oxford. Clean interior and exterior glass on 20 accessible window units at a single-storey home. Include frame, sill and track cleaning, standard setup and a final check. No restoration of mineral deposits, paint removal or work at height. 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 Exterior glass cleaning at £240.00; 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 setup and protection | 1 lump sum | £76.00 | £76.00 |
| Interior glass cleaning | 20 each | £9.60 | £192.00 |
| Exterior glass cleaning | 20 each | £12.00 | £240.00 |
| Frame and sill cleaning | 20 each | £4.80 | £96.00 |
| Track wiping allowance | 20 each | £4.00 | £80.00 |
| Final check and clean-up | 1 lump sum | £68.00 | £68.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | £752.00 | ||
For a quick cross-check, interior glass cleaning is 20 each × £9.60 = £192.00, and exterior glass cleaning is 20 each × £12.00 = £240.00. The sum of all 6 line amounts is £752.00. The PDF's 0% tax input and zero markup are example settings; determine the correct inputs for your own work.
What this example assumes
Price interior glass, exterior glass, frames, sills and tracks as separate surfaces. The fixture has 20 accessible window units; any additional high glazing or specialist restoration needs its own inspection and scope.
Work outside the example: No work at height, mineral-deposit restoration, paint removal, damaged frame repair or dismantling of secondary glazing.
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.
- Count all accessible window openings.
- Confirm interior and exterior glass scope.
- Identify frame, sill and track cleaning.
- Record restoration and access exclusions.
Read the matching residential window cleaning estimating guide for the measurement and scope decisions behind the example.
Common questions
Should inside and outside be separate lines?
They are separate here so the included surfaces and any scope change remain clear.
Does standard cleaning remove hard-water staining?
Do not assume so. Inspect deposits and price restoration work separately if offered.
