Free worksheet

Compare home-service quotes line by line.

Two contractor bids can look thousands of dollars apart because they are not pricing the same job. This worksheet gives you one place to compare scope, warranty, exclusions, deposit terms, and risk before you sign.

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What the worksheet catches

Use it when you have two or three estimates for roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, bathroom work, windows, gutters, pest control, appliance repair, foundation repair, or any project where the cheapest quote might be missing work.

Different scopes

One quote may include access, teardown, disposal, permits, cleanup, or drywall repair while another leaves those as extras.

Allowance traps

Allowance-based bids can look low until materials, fixtures, hidden damage, or code items are priced later.

Weak accountability

The worksheet separates licensing, permit responsibility, insurance proof, payment schedule, labor warranty, and product warranty.

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Home service quote comparison worksheet

Fill this out before you approve a bid. If a row is blank, ask the contractor to clarify it in writing.

Project snapshot

Project or service ZIP or city Ideal timing Must-have outcome

Quote comparison table

Line item	Quote A	Quote B	Quote C
Legal business name
License or registration checked
Insurance proof requested
Total quoted price
Fixed price, allowance, or time and materials
Materials, model numbers, parts, or fixtures
Labor scope
Access, prep, protection, and cleanup
Permits and inspections
Disposal or haul-away
Exclusions and owner responsibilities
Change-order triggers
Start date and estimated duration
Deposit and payment schedule
Labor warranty and product warranty

Score each quote

Use 0 for weak or unclear, 1 for acceptable, and 2 for strong. The highest score is not automatically the winner, but it shows which bid has the cleanest scope.

Criteria	Quote A	Quote B	Quote C
Scope is specific enough to compare
Price risks and exclusions are clear
License, insurance, permits, and warranty are credible
Timeline, cleanup, and payment terms feel reasonable
Total

Ask before signing

What exactly is excluded from this quote?
What conditions can change the price after work begins?
Who is responsible for permits and inspection scheduling?
What deposit is required, and when is the final payment due?
What is covered by labor warranty versus product warranty?
What happens if hidden damage or code work is discovered?
Who will be on site, and who is responsible for cleanup?
What should be added to the written quote before approval?

Decision notes