Painting estimate example

One bedroom repaint

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Painting estimate

Scope: Minor preparation on sound walls, two agreed finish coats on walls, agreed trim painting, protection and cleanup.

Fictional selling prices for illustration only
ItemQuantityAmount
Protection and minor preparation1 job$120.00
Walls: two finish coats1 room$320.00
Agreed trim painting1 job$90.00
Paint and consumables1 allowance$110.00
Sample subtotal before tax$640.00

Exclusions and conditions

Ceilings, major plaster repairs, moisture treatment and moving heavy furniture are not included. Confirm measurements, condition and paint specification before pricing.

Tax is not calculated in this example. Use your own scope, rates, currency and applicable tax when preparing a real estimate.

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