EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
A sliding patio door replacement example for one existing exterior opening contains 7 itemized lines totaling $6,490.00 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 sliding patio door assembly within a sound existing opening, including sill flashing and interior trim allowance.
Use this example to see a complete document for one existing exterior opening. The brief is tied to Columbus, Ohio 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 exterior opening
- Issued / valid through
- September 25, 2026 / October 25, 2026
Itemized sliding patio door 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 survey and product check | 1 job | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Site and weather protection | 1 job | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Old door removal | 1 each | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Door unit allowance | 1 each | $3,400.00 | $3,400.00 |
| Flashing and seal allowance | 1 job | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Door setting labor | 1 each | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 |
| Trim and disposal | 1 job | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $6,490.00 | ||
How the subtotal is calculated
The example line for opening survey and product check is 1 job × $260.00 = $260.00. 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 $6,490.00. 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 opening in several positions, wall thickness, threshold height and access route. Selection to verify: Separate the selected door unit, flashing and finish trim.
Assumptions and exclusions
Confirm delivery and weather protection before removing the existing unit.
Outside the stated scope: No structural opening enlargement, adjacent deck repair or concealed wall repair.
Rotten sill framing or opening-size change adds work beyond replacement. 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 opening in several positions, wall thickness, threshold height and access route.
- Confirm products, access and handoff responsibilities. Selection decision to record: Separate the selected door unit, flashing and finish trim.
- 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 opening in several positions, wall thickness, threshold height and access route.
- Separate the selected door unit, flashing and finish trim.
- Confirm delivery and weather protection before removing the existing unit.
- Rotten sill framing or opening-size change adds work beyond replacement.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this sliding patio door replacement estimate?
Measure opening in several positions, wall thickness, threshold height and access route.
When should this sliding patio door replacement quote be revised?
Rotten sill framing or opening-size change adds work beyond replacement. No structural opening enlargement, adjacent deck repair or concealed wall repair.
TURN THIS EXAMPLE INTO YOUR OWN ESTIMATE
Build a sliding patio door 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.
