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Contractor Line Item Checklist

What a useful line item looks like, and how to ask for one.

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What to check on the estimate

Questions worth asking

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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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Frequently asked

Why unit prices?

They convert the most likely surprises, like extra decking or extra circuits, into pre-agreed pricing.

Is line-item pricing always available?

Not always, and some contractors price by assembly. A written scope plus unit prices for known variables is a good substitute.

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Free checklists

Printable checklists you can take into the conversation.

Free checklists
Educational checklist only. Not legal, engineering, pricing, contractor-vetting, or building-code advice. This does not decide whether a price is fair or which contractor to hire. Verify everything with your own licensed professional and your local building department.

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