Make sure you are buying the same job you requested
Upload the full quote and briefly describe the expected result. A short total is not enough when materials, preparation, cleanup, or repair of hidden damage are undefined.
Named work, quantities, and materials
Preparation, protection, permits, disposal, and cleanup
Allowances, exclusions, hidden conditions, and change orders
Ask Steady to mark every line as
- Included and specific
- Included but vague
- Explicitly excluded
- Not mentioned
Pay particular attention to material grade, quantities, site preparation, access, disposal, permits, payment milestones, completion criteria, warranty, and the process for approving extra work.
Compare bids only after matching scope
The cheaper quote may simply omit work included by another contractor. Ask for a side-by-side scope table before comparing totals.
For structural, electrical, gas, waterproofing, fire-safety, or other regulated work, verify requirements and contractor credentials with the appropriate local authority or qualified professional.