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Comparison report

Kitchen remodel, 3 bids

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Bid Asample-bid-1.pdf

$42,750

Stated bid total

11 included0 unclear11 excluded or missing
Bid Bsample-bid-2.pdf

$39,800

Stated bid total

9 included2 unclear11 excluded or missing
Bid Csample-bid-3.pdf

$45,300

Stated bid total

13 included1 unclear8 excluded or missing

Scope, side by side

Same checklist for every bid, quoted in each bid's own words.

Scope itemBid ABid BBid C
Permits & inspectionsBids differ
IncludedPermit fees and inspection coordination included: $900.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
IncludedContractor obtains permits and coordinates inspections; fees included.
Site protectionBids differ
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
IncludedProtect existing floors and set up dust barriers.
IncludedDust walls, floor covering and daily work-area cleanup included.
Demolition & disposal
IncludedRemove existing cabinets, counters and flooring. Haul off demolition debris.
IncludedRemove existing cabinets, counters and flooring. Haul off demolition debris.
IncludedRemove existing cabinets, counters and flooring. Haul off demolition debris.
Framing & structural
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Roofing
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Windows & exterior doors
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Exterior finishes
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Electrical
IncludedElectrical rough-in and finish for kitchen outlets and lighting.
IncludedElectrical rough-in and finish for kitchen outlets and lighting.
IncludedElectrical rough-in and finish for kitchen outlets and lighting.
Plumbing
IncludedPlumbing rough-in and reconnect sink and dishwasher.
IncludedPlumbing rough-in and reconnect sink and dishwasher.
IncludedPlumbing rough-in and reconnect sink and dishwasher.
HVAC
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Insulation
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Drywall & texture
IncludedPatch drywall and match existing texture.
IncludedPatch drywall and match existing texture.
IncludedPatch drywall and match existing texture.
Interior trim & doors
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Not mentionedNothing on this bid mentions it.
Cabinetry
IncludedSupply and install painted shaker cabinets.
IncludedSupply and install painted shaker cabinets.
IncludedSupply and install painted shaker cabinets.
Countertops
IncludedSupply and install quartz countertops.
IncludedSupply and install quartz countertops.
IncludedSupply and install quartz countertops.
TileBids differ
AllowanceTile material allowance: $1,800. Installation included separately.
Needs clarityBacksplash tile as needed. Materials TBD.
IncludedSupply and install white 3 x 12 ceramic backsplash tile: $2,600.
FlooringBids differ
IncludedInstall engineered wood flooring in kitchen.
IncludedInstall engineered wood flooring in kitchen.
Needs clarityFlooring allowance to be determined after selection.
Paint
IncludedPaint kitchen walls, ceiling and new trim.
IncludedPaint kitchen walls, ceiling and new trim.
IncludedPaint kitchen walls, ceiling and new trim.
Plumbing fixturesBids differ
AllowanceSink and faucet material allowance: $950 total.
AllowanceFixture allowance: $500.
IncludedSupply stainless undermount sink and chrome pull-down faucet.
Light fixturesBids differ
IncludedInstall three owner-selected pendant lights; fixtures supplied by owner.
Needs clarityLighting by agreement.
AllowanceThree pendant fixtures: $250 each material allowance; installation included.
AppliancesBids differ
ExcludedAppliances supplied and installed by owner; appliance work excluded.
ExcludedAppliance supply excluded.
IncludedOwner supplies appliances. Contractor installs and connects them.
Final cleanBids differ
IncludedFinal construction clean included.
ExcludedFinal clean by owner.
IncludedDebris removal and final construction clean included.

On a free report of your own bids, this table shows statuses only. Source wording is part of the full report. This page shows the fictional wording so you can see the layout. “Not mentioned” is not an exclusion.

Top three red flags

The details most likely to change your price or your project.

Appliances

Appliances is excluded in one bid and included in another

One document explicitly excludes appliances while another treats it as included or an allowance.

Final clean

Final clean is excluded in one bid and included in another

One document explicitly excludes final clean while another treats it as included or an allowance.

Permits & inspections

Permits & inspections is missing from at least one bid

At least one bid does not mention permits & inspections, while another bid documents it. Silence is a question, not proof the work is excluded.

Contract terms

These are the words written in the bids. A deposit amount is not scored. No price was added except where a written percent can be applied to a printed total or a sum of priced lines.

Bid 1 · Fictional contractor A

  • Deposit: 10%, refundability not stated.
  • 10% at signing; 35% after rough inspection; 45% after cabinet installation; 10% at walkthrough. ($4,275)

Bid 2 · Fictional contractor B

  • Deposit: 25%, refundability not stated.
  • 25% deposit; 50% midway through work; 25% on completion. ($9,950)

Bid 3 · Fictional contractor C

  • Deposit: 15%, refundability not stated.
  • 15% at signing; 30% after rough inspection; 45% after finishes; 10% at final walkthrough. ($6,795)

Missing items and questions to ask

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