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Enter 2–4 written quotes. Compare what each one includes, excludes, and leaves as an allowance—then print the differences to discuss with contractors. An allowance is a dollar amount included for an item you have not selected yet.
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Quote 1
Cost per square foot—
6 planning flags
- Detailed scope is missing
- Material details are missing
- Allowances are missing
- Exclusions are missing
- Warranty terms are missing
- Payment stages are missing
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Quote 2
Cost per square foot—
6 planning flags
- Detailed scope is missing
- Material details are missing
- Allowances are missing
- Exclusions are missing
- Warranty terms are missing
- Payment stages are missing
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Before choosing
How to compare contractor quotes
effectively.
Before comparing totals, check these five differences.
Make sure every quote prices the same work.
Give every bidder the same written project description. Then investigate the differences instead of automatically choosing the lowest total.
- 01Permits & inspections
Who obtains them, schedules them, and pays the fees?
- 02Products & methods
Are exact products, quantities, and installation methods named?
- 03Changes & surprises
How are concealed conditions, overruns, and change orders approved?
- 04Crew & credentials
Who performs the work, and how will insurance and licensing be verified?
- 05Payment milestones
What triggers each payment, and what remains due after final inspection?