← Contractor Quote AuditorWhat to check on the estimate
- Description specific enough to re-price
- Quantity and unit
- Material versus labor visibility
- Model or grade named
- Unit price for likely overruns
- Subtotal, tax and total separated
Questions worth asking
- Can each line describe the work specifically enough to re-price?
- Does each line show quantity and unit?
- Which lines are material and which are labor?
- Which model or grade applies to each material line?
- Which lines have a unit price if quantity grows?
- Are subtotal, tax and total shown separately?
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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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.
Free checklists
Printable checklists you can take into the conversation.
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