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Route — estimate review

Review a contractor estimate before you sign.

A copyable AI route that audits a written quote for scope, exclusions, permits, warranty, payment terms, and the most common red flags.

The sixteen-point checklist

  1. 01

    Scope of work

    Is every task explicitly described?

  2. 02

    Materials

    Specified by brand / model / spec — or vague?

  3. 03

    Labor

    Included? Hourly or fixed?

  4. 04

    Exclusions

    What is NOT covered? Look for this section.

  5. 05

    Permit responsibility

    Who pulls the permit? Who pays?

  6. 06

    Inspection responsibility

    Who schedules and meets the inspector?

  7. 07

    Demo + disposal

    Tear-out and haul-away included?

  8. 08

    Access assumptions

    Wall openings, ceiling cuts, surface protection?

  9. 09

    Patch / paint / finish

    Is restoration of disturbed surfaces included?

  10. 10

    Warranty

    Materials and labor — and for how long?

  11. 11

    Timeline

    Start date, duration, and milestone commitments.

  12. 12

    Payment schedule

    Deposit, progress, completion. Avoid large up-front deposits.

  13. 13

    Change-order process

    How are mid-project additions priced and approved?

  14. 14

    License + insurance

    License number, GL insurance, workers' comp.

  15. 15

    Lien waiver

    Will you get one upon final payment?

  16. 16

    Red flags

    Cash-only, no contract, pressure to start today.