EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This light fixture installation estimate contains 6 line items totaling $1,265.00. It includes an app-exported PDF, a visible calculation table and explicit exclusions. All prices are fictional and exclude tax and markup.
The four owner-supplied ceiling fixtures scope
Install four owner-supplied ceiling light fixtures at existing suitable electrical boxes. Include removal of four old fixtures, a standard mounting-parts allowance, licensed labor, basic operation check and packaging cleanup. Fixture purchase, new switch legs, wiring and ceiling repair are excluded.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Issued / valid through
- September 24 / October 24, 2026
Itemized light fixture 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-area setup and protection | 1 job | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Existing fixture removal | 4 each | $55.00 | $220.00 |
| Mounting parts allowance | 4 each | $35.00 | $140.00 |
| New fixture installation labor | 4 each | $155.00 | $620.00 |
| Basic operation check | 4 each | $25.00 | $100.00 |
| Packaging and cleanup | 1 job | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $1,265.00 | ||
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
Four installation lines × $155 = $620. Four removal lines × $55 = $220, for $840 in those two labor categories before parts and setup.
What the example includes—and leaves out
The sample assumes suitable existing boxes and controls. Any box reinforcement, circuit change or wall/ceiling finish work requires separate review.
Outside this scope: No fixture purchase, new wiring, switch relocation, box reinforcement, ceiling refinishing or specialty lift access.
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 model and location for each fixture.
- Verify box and ceiling-height assumptions.
- Assign product and old-fixture handling.
- Confirm qualified-trade and approval requirements.
Common questions
Does a light installation estimate include the fixtures?
This example is for owner-selected fixtures; no fixture purchase is listed. Add a product allowance when the contractor supplies them.
Should old fixtures be removed in a separate line?
Yes when removal is part of the work. It makes handling and disposal responsibilities easier to see.
TAKE THE NEXT JOB FROM SCOPE TO PDF
Make your own light fixture 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.
