Before You RenovateClarity before pricing
Quote Comparison Worksheet
Write the scope version and date at the top. If the contractors did not receive the same information, pause before comparing totals.
Comparison setup
Project / property
Scope version / date
Decision date
Reviewer(s)
Headline terms
| Comparison item | Contractor A | Contractor B | Contractor C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document name / date | |||
| Total shown | |||
| Pricing model | |||
| Quote validity | |||
| Anticipated start | |||
| Stated duration | |||
| Payment structure | |||
| Permit responsibility | |||
| Primary contact |
Scope alignment
| Major scope category | A: included? | B: included? | C: included? | Difference / follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection / site setup | ||||
| Demolition / disposal | ||||
| Framing / structural | ||||
| Plumbing / electrical / HVAC | ||||
| Finishes / installation | ||||
| Cleanup / closeout |
Before You RenovateClarity before pricing
Normalize the differences
Keep placeholders and optional work outside the base total until you understand what each contractor assumed.
Allowances, alternates, and unresolved costs
| Item | Contractor A | Contractor B | Contractor C | Comparable basis? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance total | ||||
| Major allowance detail | ||||
| Alternates / options | ||||
| Owner-purchased items | ||||
| Taxes / delivery / disposal | ||||
| Other unresolved cost |
Exclusions, assumptions, and verification
| Contractor | Important exclusions | Important assumptions | Field verification / unknowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | |||
| B | |||
| C |
Change and completion terms
| Question | Contractor A | Contractor B | Contractor C |
|---|---|---|---|
| How are changes priced and approved? | |||
| What affects schedule? | |||
| How is the punch list handled? | |||
| What warranty is written? |
Questions before a decision
What matters beyond price?
- Scope understanding
- Communication process
- Relevant experience / references
- License / insurance verification
- Schedule fit
- Change documentation
- Quality expectations
- Contract terms reviewed