EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
An outdoor power outlet installation example for two garden power points contains 7 itemized lines totaling $2,920.00 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
Install two weatherproof outdoor power points on an accessible wall using a confirmed suitable supply route.
Use this example to see a complete document for two garden power points. The brief is tied to Tampa, Florida 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
- Two garden power points
- Issued / valid through
- September 25, 2026 / October 25, 2026
Itemized outdoor power outlet installation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply and route survey | 1 job | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Weatherproof outlet allowance | 2 each | $155.00 | $310.00 |
| Cable and containment allowance | 55 linear ft. | $16.00 | $880.00 |
| Protective fittings allowance | 1 job | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Cable routing labor | 7 hours | $100.00 | $700.00 |
| Outlet fitting | 2 each | $190.00 | $380.00 |
| Testing and labelling | 1 job | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $2,920.00 | ||
How the subtotal is calculated
The example line for weatherproof outlet allowance is 2 each × $155.00 = $310.00. 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 $2,920.00. 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 route length, mounting positions, exposure and cable protection requirements. Selection to verify: Separate enclosures, cable and protective devices from fitting labor.
Assumptions and exclusions
A qualified installer must confirm supply suitability and local installation requirements.
Outside the stated scope: No trench, new service panel or power to detached buildings.
An unsuitable source circuit or longer route changes materials and labor. 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 route length, mounting positions, exposure and cable protection requirements.
- Confirm products, access and handoff responsibilities. Selection decision to record: Separate enclosures, cable and protective devices from fitting labor.
- 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 route length, mounting positions, exposure and cable protection requirements.
- Separate enclosures, cable and protective devices from fitting labor.
- A qualified installer must confirm supply suitability and local installation requirements.
- An unsuitable source circuit or longer route changes materials and labor.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this outdoor power outlet installation estimate?
Measure route length, mounting positions, exposure and cable protection requirements.
When should this outdoor power outlet installation quote be revised?
An unsuitable source circuit or longer route changes materials and labor. No trench, new service panel or power to detached buildings.
TURN THIS EXAMPLE INTO YOUR OWN ESTIMATE
Build an outdoor power outlet installation 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.
