Check your quote
Want to understand your building quote before you agree to more?
Your original quote is the starting point for any later conversation about cost. Knowing what it does and doesn't say makes it easier to discuss a new charge with your contractor.
QuoteTrace reads your original quote alongside the new charge and sets out what each appears to say in plain English.
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What to look for in a building quote
Useful things to check include what work is described, what materials are named, whether preparation or making good is mentioned, and whether the price includes VAT.
QuoteTrace only reports what is in the documents. If something isn't mentioned, it says so rather than guessing.
How QuoteTrace helps you check
- Upload your building quote.
- Upload the new charge or variation you've received.
- Read a plain-English summary of what's stated, what's changed and what's unclear.
A simple example
IllustrativeOriginal quote
Bathroom refit: “remove existing suite, supply and fit new suite and tiling”.
New charge
“Replastering of two walls — £720.”
QuoteTrace might note
Plastering is not stated in the original quote.
Question to ask
Consider asking whether wall preparation for tiling was expected to be included.
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
- Provide professional construction or surveying advice
- Tell you whether a quote is good value
- Inspect the work on site
- Give legal or financial advice
Questions
More answers in our FAQ. See how documents are handled in the Privacy Policy.
See what the paperwork says
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