← Contractor Quote AuditorWhat to check on the estimate
- A written exclusions section
- Hidden-condition handling
- Patch, paint and trim responsibility
- Debris and disposal
- Site protection and landscaping
- Code-upgrade triggers
Questions worth asking
- Can you add a written exclusions section?
- How are hidden conditions handled if you find them?
- Are patch, paint and trim included?
- Is debris removal and disposal included?
- Who is responsible for protecting floors and landscaping?
- What 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 do I want exclusions listed?
Because they convert future arguments into present-day questions, while you still have the option to walk away.
Does asking for exclusions signal distrust?
Experienced contractors read it as a sign you will be an organised client. It usually improves the conversation.
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