About this example
This example is the estimate a painting and decorating firm in Portland, Oregon, gives homeowners for a full exterior repaint of their 1952 bungalow: 1,640 square feet of cedar weatherboarding, the trim, twelve windows, the front door and the porch, in deep navy with white trim.
Homeowners compare painting estimates on preparation, because that is where cheap jobs cut corners, so this one shows the prep in detail. The summary gives the total, the area and the time on site, then explains why lead-safe work is required on a house built before 1978. A table records each surface, its measurement and its condition, and a before-and-after page shows the house today and in the new colours. The paint schedule names the primer, finish, sheen and coats for every surface. Costs run through preparation, lead-safe work, painting and materials, with no sales tax in Oregon, and three paint ranges show how the price and the lifespan change. The estimate ends with what is excluded, terms on hidden rot, weather, payments and guarantee, and an acceptance block.
Who it is for
Painters and decorators who estimate exterior and interior repaints for homeowners from a site visit.