The No Fuss Guide to Comparing Remodel Quotes

Compare your remodel quotes line by line, before you sign.

Quotes from different builders rarely look alike. One lists every item, one gives a single total, one leaves out trash removal or the faucets without saying so. This fill-in workbook puts up to four quotes on one list, so you can see what each one really covers before you pay a deposit or anything gets torn out.

What you'll do:

• Write one master list of all the work your project needs, using prompts for materials, labor, allowances, things left out, permits, trash and site protection, timeline, warranty and payment schedule.
• Mark every line on every quote with Inclusions, Allowances, excluded and unknown.
• Work out a rough comparable total for each quote: the price on the quote plus your rough $ for what's missing.
• Send each builder written questions about anything left out, unclear or only an allowance, and track the answers.
• Score each quote out of 500 on seven things (price is only one), with weights you can change.
• Check ten warning signs and write down your decision.
• Optional: take the builder-visit notes page to site visits so spoken promises end up on paper.

What you get:

• 22-page PDF, instant download, prints on US Letter or A4
• Filled-in examples (made-up numbers) for the line list, comparable total and scorecard
• Blank line list pages with room for 48 lines and four quotes
• Print it or fill it in on a tablet
• Takes roughly 1-2 hours with your quotes in hand

Who it's for: homeowners with 2 or more remodel quotes (kitchen, bathroom or other rooms) who want to compare them properly before signing.

Not included: building, design, legal, contract or permit advice, builder referrals, or any promise of savings.

30-day money-back guarantee: if the workbook isn't what you expected, email support@nofussguides.com within 30 days of buying and we'll refund you.

This doesn't limit any rights you have under consumer law.

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Information product, not legal or construction advice.