EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
A skylight replacement example for one existing roof opening contains 7 itemized lines totaling $3,020.00 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
Replace one roof window or skylight in the existing suitable opening, with matching flashing kit and interior edge repair.
Use this example to see a complete document for one existing roof opening. The brief is tied to Charlotte, North Carolina 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
- One existing roof opening
- Issued / valid through
- September 25, 2026 / October 25, 2026
Itemized skylight replacement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening and access survey | 1 job | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Temporary roof protection | 1 job | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Old skylight removal | 1 each | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Skylight unit allowance | 1 each | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Flashing kit allowance | 1 set | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Installation and weathering | 1 each | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Interior trim and cleanup | 1 job | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $3,020.00 | ||
How the subtotal is calculated
The example line for opening and access survey is 1 job × $250.00 = $250.00. 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 $3,020.00. 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 the structural opening, roof covering type, pitch and interior reveal. Selection to verify: Keep unit, manufacturer-matched flashing and interior finish allowance separate.
Assumptions and exclusions
Confirm product and safe roof access before removing the old unit.
Outside the stated scope: No new roof opening, ceiling remodel or concealed structural repair.
Rotten curb or incompatible opening changes framing and waterproofing scope. 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 the structural opening, roof covering type, pitch and interior reveal.
- Confirm products, access and handoff responsibilities. Selection decision to record: Keep unit, manufacturer-matched flashing and interior finish allowance separate.
- 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 the structural opening, roof covering type, pitch and interior reveal.
- Keep unit, manufacturer-matched flashing and interior finish allowance separate.
- Confirm product and safe roof access before removing the old unit.
- Rotten curb or incompatible opening changes framing and waterproofing scope.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this skylight replacement estimate?
Measure the structural opening, roof covering type, pitch and interior reveal.
When should this skylight replacement quote be revised?
Rotten curb or incompatible opening changes framing and waterproofing scope. No new roof opening, ceiling remodel or concealed structural repair.
TURN THIS EXAMPLE INTO YOUR OWN ESTIMATE
Build a skylight replacement 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.
