An overall wardrobe size is only the starting point. The price also depends on shutter type, internal divisions, drawers, lofts, finish and the hardware included.
Measure
Record width, height, depth and the agreed area basis.
Detail
Match the exterior elevation with the internal layout.
Verify
Count fittings and confirm loft and installation inclusions.
Agree on dimensions and the measurement basis
Record width, height and depth from the approved elevation and site measurements. If you quote by elevation area, explicitly say that quantity is width multiplied by height. An 8-foot by 7-foot elevation is 56 square feet, but that does not by itself specify depth, internal layout or material.
Measure lofts, side panels and adjacent dressing units separately when they have distinct specifications. State how fillers, exposed ends and uneven walls are handled. Avoid billing an elevation area without showing which parts of the drawing it represents.
Separate carcass and shutter decisions
Describe the carcass material, thickness, back panel, shelf finish and edge treatment. Then specify shutter material, finish and opening type. Hinged and sliding wardrobes can involve different hardware and layout assumptions, so a change of shutter type deserves a scope review.
If the client is choosing among finishes, show alternatives against the same cabinet dimensions and internal specification. Otherwise, an apparent finish upgrade may hide a simultaneous change in material or storage layout.
List internal fittings and lofts
Count drawers, shelves, hanging sections, pull-outs, mirrors and other accessories. State which are included in the cabinet rate and which are additional. For sliding wardrobes, identify track and mechanism scope; for hinged wardrobes, identify hinges and handles or handleless details.
Give lofts their own dimensions and construction details where appropriate. If a loft shares shutters or structure with the main wardrobe, explain the combined measurement. This prevents the same area or component being priced twice.
Check installation and acceptance details
State delivery, assembly, fixing and finishing responsibilities. Record dependencies such as completed flooring or wall repairs before final measurement. If site dimensions differ from the approved drawing, confirm the revised quantity and layout before production.
At approval, retain the elevation, internal layout, finish references and quotation together. A client may approve the exterior appearance while still expecting a different drawer arrangement; both views need to match the schedule.
What to include
- Width, height and depth recorded
- Measurement basis linked to the drawing
- Carcass, shutters and finish specified
- Internal fittings counted
- Loft and installation scope confirmed
Worked example
Make the internal storage part of the agreement
The elevation shows the outside of a wardrobe. It does not necessarily show how many drawers, shelves or hanging sections the client expects inside.
Too vague to approve
8 ft × 7 ft wardrobe with standard internals.
A clearer version
Wardrobe W-01: 56 sq ft front-elevation basis at 2 ft depth. Attach the internal layout identifying shelves, hanging sections and drawer count. Specify drawer channels, hinges or sliding mechanism, handles and finish. Measure the loft separately if it is outside the main elevation quantity.
The measurement example defines the billing basis; it does not choose the material or rate. Complete those decisions in the item specification. If the client later adds drawers, review both the drawer construction and hardware rather than applying an unexplained extra amount. Keep the updated internal layout with the approved change.
Sample schedule
Use these fields to organize your own scope. Add the verified quantities, project-specific rates and selected specifications before issue.
Main wardrobe
Carcass and shutter specification
- Unit / type
- sq ft
- Review point
- Width × height if agreed
Loft
Separate size and construction details
- Unit / type
- sq ft / item
- Review point
- Check for overlap with main scope
Drawers
Specified channels and drawer construction
- Unit / type
- piece
- Review point
- Confirm included allowance
Special fittings
Sliding mechanism, pull-outs or mirror
- Unit / type
- set / piece
- Review point
- Record selected references
| Item | What to specify | Unit / type | Review point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main wardrobe | Carcass and shutter specification | sq ft | Width × height if agreed |
| Loft | Separate size and construction details | sq ft / item | Check for overlap with main scope |
| Drawers | Specified channels and drawer construction | piece | Confirm included allowance |
| Special fittings | Sliding mechanism, pull-outs or mirror | set / piece | Record selected references |
Before you send it, catch these mistakes
- Using square-foot pricing without a measurement definition
- Leaving depth and internal divisions unspecified
- Counting loft area twice
- Changing sliding hardware without revising the scope
Get your quotation inputs ready
Tick off what you have, then copy the list into your project notes. Use the unchecked items to guide your next site visit or client conversation.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a square-foot wardrobe rate include drawers?
It depends on the stated scope. List the number and specification of included drawers and price additional drawers clearly.
Should the loft be a separate quotation item?
Use a separate line when it has its own quantity or specification. If it is included in the main item, state the combined scope and avoid counting it again.