Builder asking for more?
Your builder wants more money. But what actually changed?
You agreed a price, work has started, and now there's a request for more. Before you say yes or no, it helps to know exactly what the new request covers compared with what you originally agreed.
QuoteTrace lets you upload your original quote and the new charge, then compares the two documents in plain English.
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Why a request for more money can be hard to judge
Quotes are often written in short phrases such as “supply and fit” or “prepare surfaces”. When a new charge arrives, it isn't always obvious whether that work was already part of the original price.
Reading two documents side by side, line by line, takes time — especially in the middle of a project.
How QuoteTrace helps
- Upload your original quote, estimate or agreement.
- Upload the new charge, variation, invoice or message.
- See what appears to have changed, what is unclear and what you may want to ask your builder.
A simple example
IllustrativeOriginal quote
“Supply and install new flooring throughout the ground floor.” £18,500.
New charge
“Additional floor preparation and levelling — £1,850.”
QuoteTrace might note
Floor preparation is not clearly stated in the original quote.
Question to ask
Consider asking exactly what additional work the £1,850 covers.
An illustrative example with sample figures, not a real customer. See the full demo.
What QuoteTrace can tell you
- What the documents appear to say
- What appears to have changed
- What is unclear or not stated
- Questions you may want to ask
What QuoteTrace does not do
- Decide whether the charge is fair or reasonable
- Decide whether you have to pay it
- Give legal, surveying or financial advice
- Judge whether your builder is right or wrong
Questions
More answers in our FAQ. See how documents are handled in the Privacy Policy.
See what the paperwork says
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