EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This ceiling fan installation estimate contains 6 line items totaling $955.00. It includes an app-exported PDF, a visible calculation table and explicit exclusions. All prices are fictional and exclude tax and markup.
The two owner-supplied ceiling fans scope
Install two customer-supplied ceiling fans at existing locations with suitable fan-rated support and wiring, subject to site verification. Include old fixture removal, fan assembly, mounting labor, balancing/check allowance and cleanup. No new support box, circuit or switch.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Issued / valid through
- September 24 / October 24, 2026
Itemized ceiling fan installation estimate
The table below uses the same quantities and unit prices as the downloadable PDF. Amounts are in US dollars; the location provides context and does not make these local market rates.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing fixture removal | 2 each | $55.00 | $110.00 |
| Fan assembly labor | 2 each | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| Fan mounting labor | 2 each | $195.00 | $390.00 |
| Small hardware allowance | 2 each | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Operation and balance check | 2 each | $60.00 | $120.00 |
| Setup and cleanup | 1 job | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $955.00 | ||
Tax and markup: not included. Determine and apply the appropriate values for your own job. A zero tax entry in this example does not mean the work is tax-exempt.
How to read the quantities
Two fan assembly lines × $85 = $170. Two mounting lines × $195 = $390. Their $560 total excludes hardware, checking and cleanup.
What the example includes—and leaves out
The sample assumes suitable fan-rated support and existing wiring. Have the appropriate trade inspect those conditions before finalizing labor; do not price an unknown support correction as standard mounting.
Outside this scope: No new fan-rated box, wiring, switch alteration, ceiling repair, high-ceiling lift or fan purchase.
Keep unresolved selections and site conditions visible. If a measurement, material choice or repair requirement changes, revise the relevant quantity or allowance and share the updated estimate before proceeding with the added work.
Download the actual app PDF
This is a completed example, not a blank fillable form. It was exported from Estimates using the project data on this page. The business logo, client details, scope, line amounts, total and notes come from the app’s document renderer.
Use the example for your next job
- Replace the scope and location with your actual project.
- Use the checklist below to collect missing selections and measurements.
- Replace every example rate with your own supplier and labor inputs.
- Add your business logo, client details, tax, markup and validity date.
- Preview every PDF page and review the total before sharing.
- Record selected fan and controls.
- Verify support and wiring.
- Confirm ceiling height and access.
- Define operating check and old-unit handling.
Common questions
Can a fan replace any ceiling light?
The existing support and wiring must be suitable for the selected fan. This example assumes they are verified before installation.
Is fan balancing included?
A basic check is listed; correction of product defects or unsuitable support is outside this example.
TAKE THE NEXT JOB FROM SCOPE TO PDF
Make your own ceiling fan installation estimate.
Use Estimates on iPhone or Android to draft a scope with AI assistance or enter your own items. Review quantities and rates, add your business logo, and export a PDF. Example files are free to view; app features may require an in-app purchase.
