← Contractor Quote AuditorWhat to check on the estimate
- Allowances listed per category with dollar amounts
- Change-order process and pricing method
- Demolition and debris removal
- Subcontractor scope and daily supervision
- Start date, milestones and completion window
- Draw schedule tied to milestones rather than dates
Questions worth asking
- Which items are allowances, and what dollar amount is assumed for each?
- How are change orders priced and approved in writing?
- Is demolition and debris removal in the total?
- Which trades are subcontracted, and who supervises them daily?
- What are the milestone dates and the completion window?
- Are payment draws tied to completed milestones rather than the calendar?
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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What is an allowance?
A placeholder dollar amount for something not yet chosen, like tile or fixtures. If the allowance is low, the quote looks cheaper than the finished job will be.
Why tie payments to milestones?
Calendar-based draws can come due whether or not work happened. Milestone draws keep payment and progress aligned for both sides.
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