← Contractor Quote AuditorWhat to check on the estimate
- Written scope with inclusions and exclusions
- License number and current insurance certificate
- Named crew or subcontractors
- Milestone schedule and completion window
- Change-order process in writing
- Daily cleanup, protection and site rules
Questions worth asking
- Can I get the full scope, inclusions and exclusions in writing?
- Can you provide your license number and current insurance certificate?
- Who will actually be on site, employees or subcontractors?
- What is the start date and the completion window?
- How will change orders be documented and approved?
- How will you protect floors and clean up daily?
Run your own quote
Paste or upload the estimate. The free scan lists the sections it found, the sections that look missing or unclear, and a question list you can send to the contractor. It does not tell you whether a price is fair, because that is not something a document review can answer.
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Is it rude to ask for all of this?
No. Professional contractors expect these questions and usually have the answers ready. Hesitation is itself information.
What if I already signed?
You can still ask for written clarification of scope and change-order process before work begins.
Free checklists
Printable checklists you can take into the conversation.
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