Guidance on contractor estimates, project risks, and owner protection — written from the perspective of the person who pays for the project.
Two bids for the same project can differ by thousands — and the cheaper one isn't always the better deal. How to compare estimates scope-to-scope, not price-to-price.
Read the guide →A high estimate isn't always an overpriced one. How to check the scope, allowances and exclusions — and tell whether the price is unreasonable or simply more complete — before you sign.
Read the guide →Your contractor is asking for additional money mid-project. How to review the change order — what to check, what to ask, and whether the extra cost is justified — before you approve it.
Read the guide →A step-by-step guide for owners: what to check in a contractor's estimate — scope, pricing, allowances, and change-order terms — before you commit your money.
Read the guide →The signs that an estimate may be inflated or unclear — and how an owner can evaluate the price before signing.
Read the guide →Ten specific warning signs that a construction estimate needs clarification before an owner approves it.
Read the guide →Send us your contractor estimate, proposal, or project documents. We review them independently, from the owner's perspective, before you commit your money.
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