PROJECT QUOTING
What Installers Need to Quote a Vinyl Project
Accurate installation pricing depends on more than the total square footage. Installers need enough information to understand the graphics, surfaces, access requirements, location and working conditions.
1. Project and Site Information
Project name or internal reference
Complete installation address
Site contact
Requested installation date
Permitted working hours
Whether the location is occupied or open to customers
2. Measurements and Quantities
Width and height of each graphic
Number of graphics
Total square footage
Number of windows, walls, panels, vehicles or other surfaces
Whether measurements have been field verified
3. Surface Information
Glass
Painted drywall
Smooth panels
Textured walls
Brick or concrete block
Floors
Vehicles or fleet surfaces
Age and condition of the surface
Existing paint, coating or graphics
4. Graphic Material
Vinyl manufacturer and product
Laminate
Whether graphics are supplied trimmed or on full panels
Whether graphics include overlaps, seams or registration requirements
Whether installation hardware is supplied
5. Access and Height
Height from the ground
Ladder, lift or specialized-access requirements
Interior or exterior installation
Parking and loading access
Restricted work areas
Second-installer requirements
6. Removal and Preparation
Removal, adhesive cleaning, repairs, surface cleaning and preparation must be disclosed because they affect time and pricing.
7. Photos and Files
Wide site photographs
Close-up surface photographs
Elevation drawings
Artwork proofs
Placement instructions
Installation guides
Site surveys
8. Final Checklist
Project and site information
Measurements and quantities
Surface information
Graphic material details
Access and height requirements
Removal and preparation needs
Site photographs and reference files
Ready for a Preliminary Estimate?
Use the details above to prepare your project information, then open the calculator or submit a multi-site program for review.