Compare renovation quotations by work, quantity and exclusions
Align locations, work, quantities and material specifications before comparing totals. Resolve unclear items rather than treating a whole-home price as a complete scope.
Give each quotation provider the same scope
Prepare one scope for all quotations. Removal, preparation, installation, disposal and cleaning can be separate tasks, whose inclusion needs confirmation rather than assumption.
Tie quantities and specifications to locations, measurements and selected models. Ask an appropriate professional about unclear work classifications or permission arrangements instead of deciding from the lowest total alone.
Make quotation items checkable
Use consistent locations and item names so different quotation groupings can be reconciled.
| Item | Record | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Location and work | What is done and where | Resolve omissions |
| Quantity | Unit and measurement basis | Check quantity differences |
| Materials | Model, specification and supply | Match the material schedule |
| Exclusions | Extras, owner supply and changes | Include in the overall budget |
Example: flooring quotations cover different work
One quotation lists installation; another also includes removing existing flooring and preparing the surface. Align the scope and specifications before comparing amounts, keeping unresolved work in the question list.
Records before accepting a quotation
- One work and location schedule
- Quantities, specifications and exclusions
- Actual change and payment terms