CONTRACTOR DETECTIVES
Quote Comparison Sheet

This worksheet is a practical planning tool, not legal advice.

Project:
Address:
Date:

QUOTE A
Contractor:
Price:
Start date:
Duration:
Deposit:
Payment milestones:
Materials included:
Exclusions:
Warranty:
Permit responsibility:
Cleanup/disposal:
Questions:

QUOTE B
Contractor:
Price:
Start date:
Duration:
Deposit:
Payment milestones:
Materials included:
Exclusions:
Warranty:
Permit responsibility:
Cleanup/disposal:
Questions:

QUOTE C
Contractor:
Price:
Start date:
Duration:
Deposit:
Payment milestones:
Materials included:
Exclusions:
Warranty:
Permit responsibility:
Cleanup/disposal:
Questions:

RED FLAGS TO COMPARE
[ ] One quote is much lower but has less detail.
[ ] Allowances are vague or unrealistically low.
[ ] Payment is front-loaded.
[ ] Timeline is missing.
[ ] Materials are unclear.
[ ] Contractor will not clarify exclusions.
[ ] Permit or inspection responsibility is unclear.

Best written scope:
Best payment structure:
Most unanswered questions:
Decision notes: