EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This kitchen countertop replacement estimate contains 7 line items totaling $5,280.00. It includes an app-exported PDF, a visible calculation table and explicit exclusions. All prices are fictional and exclude tax and markup.
The 42 sq. ft. kitchen counter replacement scope
Remove an existing countertop and install 42 square feet of selected replacement counter on suitable retained cabinets. Include a separate 12-linear-foot edge allowance, one sink cutout, template visit, installation and disposal. Sink and faucet are owner-supplied; plumbing reconnection is excluded.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Issued / valid through
- September 24 / October 24, 2026
Itemized kitchen countertop replacement 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 top removal | 18 linear ft. | $35.00 | $630.00 |
| Template and field measurement | 1 job | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Countertop material allowance | 42 sq. ft. | $70.00 | $2,940.00 |
| Edge treatment allowance | 12 linear ft. | $18.00 | $216.00 |
| Sink cutout allowance | 1 each | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Countertop fitting and installation | 42 sq. ft. | $22.00 | $924.00 |
| Disposal and cleanup | 1 job | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $5,280.00 | ||
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
The example countertop material is 42 sq. ft. × $70 = $2,940. Installation is 42 × $22 = $924, before edge treatment, cutout, removal and cleanup.
What the example includes—and leaves out
Finished edges, sink cutouts and special corners can be separate supplier charges. Count them explicitly rather than implying that square footage includes every detail.
Outside this scope: No cabinet repair, sink or faucet purchase, plumbing reconnection, backsplash replacement or specialty structural support.
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.
- Verify runs, depths and template requirements.
- Select material and finished edges.
- Count sink and fixture openings.
- Assign plumbing and backsplash work.
Common questions
Is a sink cutout part of the square-foot price?
It may be a separate fabrication task. Show it explicitly when it has its own supplier or labor cost.
Can I finalize the price before templating?
Use a labeled allowance or preliminary quantity, then reconcile it to the fabricator measurement and selected details.
TAKE THE NEXT JOB FROM SCOPE TO PDF
Make your own kitchen countertop replacement 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.
