EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
A concrete floor polishing example for one ground-floor studio contains 7 itemized lines totaling $10,890.00 before tax or markup. The actual app PDF, measurement basis, project boundaries and a matching how-to guide are available here; every rate is fictional.
What this example covers
Grind and polish an existing sound concrete slab in a ground-floor studio, with defined finish level and edge access.
Use this example to see a complete document for one ground-floor studio. The brief is tied to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a plausible project setting; the amounts are fictional input values and do not represent local market prices. The estimating guide explains the decisions behind these lines.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example project
- One ground-floor studio
- Issued / valid through
- September 25, 2026 / October 25, 2026
Itemized concrete floor polishing example
These are the same quantities and unit prices used by the downloadable app PDF. A cost line can represent measured work, a selected product allowance or a distinct site task. Check which interpretation applies before replacing any amount.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condition survey and sample | 1 job | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Surface preparation | 680 sq. ft. | $3.00 | $2,040.00 |
| Initial grinding | 680 sq. ft. | $5.00 | $3,400.00 |
| Fine polishing passes | 680 sq. ft. | $6.00 | $4,080.00 |
| Densifier allowance | 1 job | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Edge detailing | 110 linear ft. | $5.00 | $550.00 |
| Final clean and finish check | 1 job | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $10,890.00 | ||
How the subtotal is calculated
The example line for surface preparation is 680 sq. ft. × $3.00 = $2,040.00. This line is one part of the complete 7-item estimate and uses a fictional unit rate.
The document sums the rounded line amounts to $10,890.00. Tax and markup are not included; a zero tax field in a sample document does not mean a real project is tax-exempt. Confirm the actual treatment for the job you are quoting.
Measurement to verify: Measure slab area, record coatings, cracks, hardness and edge length; a floor area alone misses prep. Selection to verify: Specify the target sheen and any densifier or protective treatment as selected products.
Assumptions and exclusions
Complete a sample patch before committing to the grinding sequence.
Outside the stated scope: No slab repair, hazardous-coating removal or new concrete placement.
Deep cracks, moisture or unknown coating may change tooling and finish expectations. If the scope changes after a client reviews the estimate, update the relevant quantities, allowances and written exclusions before sharing a revised PDF.
Download the actual app PDF
The downloadable document was exported from Estimates using the fictional business, client, scope and cost lines shown above. The preview is its first page. Review the full PDF before using its layout or wording as a reference for your own estimate.
Build your own version
- Write the actual job boundary and measured quantities. Measurement basis to check: Measure slab area, record coatings, cracks, hardness and edge length; a floor area alone misses prep.
- Confirm products, access and handoff responsibilities. Selection decision to record: Specify the target sheen and any densifier or protective treatment as selected products.
- Replace every fictional rate with your own supplier, labor and subcontractor inputs.
- Add business and client details, set the appropriate tax and markup, then preview all PDF pages.
- Share the estimate with its exclusions and a clear validity date.
- Measure slab area, record coatings, cracks, hardness and edge length; a floor area alone misses prep.
- Specify the target sheen and any densifier or protective treatment as selected products.
- Complete a sample patch before committing to the grinding sequence.
- Deep cracks, moisture or unknown coating may change tooling and finish expectations.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this concrete floor polishing estimate?
Measure slab area, record coatings, cracks, hardness and edge length; a floor area alone misses prep.
When should this concrete floor polishing quote be revised?
Deep cracks, moisture or unknown coating may change tooling and finish expectations. No slab repair, hazardous-coating removal or new concrete placement.
TURN THIS EXAMPLE INTO YOUR OWN ESTIMATE
Build a concrete floor polishing estimate for your project
Use Estimates on iPhone or Android to draft a scope with AI assistance or enter each line yourself. Review quantities, rates, exclusions, and client details before exporting a PDF. The example is free to inspect; some app features may require an in-app purchase.
