EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
An exterior trim painting example for windows, doors and fascia contains 7 itemized lines totaling $2,595.00 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
Repaint accessible exterior wood trim on one elevation, including washing, limited scraping, spot primer and two finish coats.
Use this example to see a complete document for windows, doors and fascia. The brief is tied to Indianapolis, Indiana 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
- Windows, doors and fascia
- Issued / valid through
- September 25, 2026 / October 25, 2026
Itemized exterior trim painting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access and protection | 1 job | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Trim wash and scrape | 210 linear ft. | $3.00 | $630.00 |
| Minor sealant work | 80 linear ft. | $2.00 | $160.00 |
| Primer allowance | 1 job | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Finish coating allowance | 1 job | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Two-coat trim application | 210 linear ft. | $5.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Clean-up and touch-up | 1 job | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $2,595.00 | ||
How the subtotal is calculated
The example line for trim wash and scrape is 210 linear ft. × $3.00 = $630.00. 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 $2,595.00. 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 linear trim runs and count doors and window frames separately where profiles differ. Selection to verify: Select the coating and confirm whether bare-wood primer and sealant are included.
Assumptions and exclusions
Record ladder access and dry-weather sequencing before promising the work period.
Outside the stated scope: No siding coating, multi-storey access or wood replacement.
Rotten wood or failed glazing compound is separate carpentry or repair work. 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 linear trim runs and count doors and window frames separately where profiles differ.
- Confirm products, access and handoff responsibilities. Selection decision to record: Select the coating and confirm whether bare-wood primer and sealant are included.
- 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 linear trim runs and count doors and window frames separately where profiles differ.
- Select the coating and confirm whether bare-wood primer and sealant are included.
- Record ladder access and dry-weather sequencing before promising the work period.
- Rotten wood or failed glazing compound is separate carpentry or repair work.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this exterior trim painting estimate?
Measure linear trim runs and count doors and window frames separately where profiles differ.
When should this exterior trim painting quote be revised?
Rotten wood or failed glazing compound is separate carpentry or repair work. No siding coating, multi-storey access or wood replacement.
TURN THIS EXAMPLE INTO YOUR OWN ESTIMATE
Build an exterior trim painting 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.
