EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This exterior painting estimate contains 6 line items totaling $3,985.00. It includes an app-exported PDF, a visible calculation table and explicit exclusions. All prices are fictional and exclude tax and markup.
The single-story siding repaint scope
Repaint 1,600 square feet of accessible siding on a single-story home. Include surface washing, limited scraping and caulking, coating materials, two finish coats, 180 linear feet of trim painting and final cleanup.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Issued / valid through
- September 21 / October 21, 2026
Itemized exterior painting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface washing and protection | 1 job | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Scraping and caulking allowance | 12 hour | $50.00 | $600.00 |
| Coating materials allowance | 1 job | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Siding painting labor | 1600 sq. ft. | $1.10 | $1,760.00 |
| Trim preparation and painting | 180 linear ft. | $2.50 | $450.00 |
| Final cleanup | 1 job | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $3,985.00 | ||
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 siding labor line is 1,600 sq. ft. × $1.10 = $1,760. Trim is measured separately: 180 linear ft. × $2.50 = $450. The material allowance is an additional, explicit line.
What the example includes—and leaves out
A repaint allowance is not a replacement budget for rotten siding. Describe the preparation included and list damaged components separately. If their extent is unknown, explain when the repair scope will be assessed and how it will be priced.
Outside this scope: No siding replacement, multi-story access, deck staining or hazardous-coating remediation. Product and site conditions must be checked before work.
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.
- Identify every included exterior surface.
- Record preparation limits and visible damage.
- Confirm access equipment and protection needs.
- Agree colors and coating products before procurement.
Common questions
Should siding repairs be included in a painting price?
Include only repairs you have inspected and scoped. If a repair quantity is uncertain, state that it is excluded or provide a clearly defined allowance with a process for revision.
Is exterior painting priced only by square foot?
Surface area can price application work, while trim length, preparation hours, materials and access may need separate lines.
TAKE THE NEXT JOB FROM SCOPE TO PDF
Make your own exterior painting 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.
