Use this tool to compare quotes for contractors, home-service companies, movers, storage providers, and installers. It helps separate a genuinely clear quote from a cheap quote that leaves important scope, deposit, or change-order risk undefined.
Quote checker
Compare contractor quotes beyond the headline price
Enter up to three quotes and check whether each one explains scope, fees, warranty, insurance, and change-order risk.
For roof repair, pay close attention to leak scope, materials, cleanup, warranty, and change-order rules before accepting a quote.
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Usable
Estimated total$3,370
Value score75
Scope coverage73%
Deposit15%
Risk flags2
Missing: change-order rules, payment schedule.
change-order rulespayment schedule
Score starts at 100 and loses 23 points for missing scope and risk checks, 2 points because this quote is above the lowest comparable total.
Usable
Estimated total$3,050
Value score77
Scope coverage73%
Deposit16%
Risk flags2
Missing: change-order rules, payment schedule.
change-order rulespayment schedule
Score starts at 100 and loses 23 points for missing scope and risk checks.
Risky
Estimated total$3,100
Value score69
Scope coverage73%
Deposit39%
Risk flags3
Missing: change-order rules, payment schedule. Possible extras are high compared with the estimate.
change-order rulespayment schedule
Score starts at 100 and loses 23 points for missing scope and risk checks, 8 points for high possible extras, 0 points because this quote is above the lowest comparable total.
Best current choice
Company B looks strongest on value and risk.
Company B scores 77/100 with an estimated total of $3,050, 73% scope coverage, and a 16% deposit. Confirm the written scope before signing.
Quote range$3,050-$3,370
Price spread10%
Average score74/100
Next actionAsk final questions
Readout
Company B is the cleanest current comparison point.
Company B is not automatically the cheapest choice; it leads because its price, scope clarity, deposit exposure, and missing-item risk look better in this comparison.
Follow-up questions
Ask each provider to confirm change-order rules before work starts.
Confirm the payment schedule and what must be complete before final payment.
Make sure every quote uses the same written scope before choosing by price.
What to check before accepting any quote
Scope: The quote should state exactly what is included, what is excluded, and what could change the price.
Risk: Insurance, licensing, permits, cleanup, warranty, and change-order rules matter more than a small discount.
Comparison: Ask each provider to price the same scope before choosing based on the final number.
Enter the visible price first, then add the line items that often get missed: materials, permits, disposal, possible extras, and deposit. After that, check whether each quote explains scope, insurance, licensing, cleanup, warranty, timeline, payment terms, and change-order rules.
What the score means
The score is not a guarantee that one provider is better. It is a screening tool. A higher score usually means the quote is clearer, has fewer missing terms, uses a more reasonable up-front deposit, and is easier to compare. A lower score means you should ask follow-up questions before signing.
How the checker weighs risk
The checker gives more weight to items that can materially change the final invoice or make a dispute harder to resolve: written scope, insurance, licensing, warranty, change-order rules, payment schedule, high deposits, and likely extras. Price still matters, but a low price with missing scope can score below a slightly higher quote that is easier to verify.
What to ask before signing
What exactly is included and excluded?
What could increase the final price?
Are materials, cleanup, disposal, permits, and access included?
What warranty or workmanship support applies?
What insurance, license, or registration applies to this job?
How are change orders approved?
Common questions
Does the quote checker choose a contractor for me?
No. It compares visible price, missing quote details, deposit exposure, possible extras, and scope clarity. You still need to verify credentials, contract terms, local rules, and the final written scope.
Why can a cheaper quote score lower?
A cheaper quote can carry more risk when it leaves out written scope, insurance, licensing, cleanup, warranty, timeline, payment schedule, possible extras, or change-order rules.
Can I use this for non-contractor services?
Yes. The checker can also help compare movers, storage providers, installers, and other home-service quotes when the same scope and fee categories are compared.
Does a high score mean I should sign immediately?
No. A high score means the quote is easier to compare and has fewer visible gaps. You should still confirm credentials, final written scope, payment milestones, warranty limits, and change-order approval before signing.
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