Compare builder and contractor quotes
Quotes for the same job rarely line up. One includes waste removal and making good, another leaves out certification, a third is a single lump sum with no breakdown. The cheapest total is not always the cheapest job.
Upload your quotes and Estimo reads them, lines them up against each other and against an independent estimate, and highlights what's missing or unusually priced.
What to look for when comparing quotes
Scope
Check each quote covers the same work — differences in scope explain most price gaps.
Itemisation
An itemised quote is easier to check and harder to inflate than a lump sum.
Inclusions and exclusions
Waste removal, making good, materials, certification and VAT are commonly left out.
Provisional sums
Allowances for unknown items can make a quote look cheaper than it will end up.
Payment terms
Deposit size, stage payments and what triggers each payment all matter.
Timescale
Start date, duration and what happens if the job overruns.
Before you start
- Ask every contractor to quote against the same written brief.
- Get quotes in writing, with VAT clearly stated.
- Be wary of large upfront deposits for labour.
Common questions
- What types of quotes can Estimo compare?
- Builder, contractor and trade quotes for home projects and repairs — as PDFs, photos or typed-in details.
- Do I need an estimate first?
- No, but having an Estimo estimate gives you an independent reference point.
- Will Estimo tell me which contractor to pick?
- Estimo highlights differences and risks so you can decide. The choice stays yours.
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Estimo shows an indicative range and the reasoning behind it. Ranges are a guide, not a quote.