← Contractor Quote AuditorWhat to check on the estimate
- A written exclusions section exists at all
- Hidden-condition handling (rot, mold, asbestos, code upgrades)
- Patch, paint and finish carpentry
- Landscaping, driveway and site protection
- Debris removal and dumpster placement
- Utility upgrades triggered by the work
Questions worth asking
- Is there a written exclusions list I can read?
- How are hidden conditions handled and priced?
- Are patch, paint and finish carpentry included?
- Who is responsible for landscaping or driveway damage?
- Is debris removal included, and where does the dumpster go?
- What happens if the work triggers a required code upgrade?
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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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Why would a contractor list exclusions?
Good ones do, because it prevents arguments later. A specific exclusions list is usually a sign of a well-run operation, not a warning.
What if there are no exclusions listed?
Ask for them. "Everything is included" rarely survives contact with an open wall.
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