CONTRACTOR QUOTE REVIEW
An independent review of the contractor quote you already have
Learn The Quote reads your written contractor proposal and explains what it actually says — scope, materials, allowances, exclusions, warranties and payment terms — so you know what you're agreeing to before you sign. We're not a marketplace and we never contact your contractor.
What we look at in your quote
Scope of work
What the contractor says they will and will not perform.
Materials & quantities
Whether specific products, models and counts are stated.
Allowances
Placeholder amounts and how overages would be handled.
Exclusions
Work or costs the proposal says are not included.
Warranty language
Duration, coverage, exclusions and who handles a claim.
Payment terms
Deposits, draw schedule and change-order handling.
How the review works
- 01
Upload your quote
Send us the written proposal you already received. No contractor contact, ever.
- 02
Get your free snapshot
A plain-English summary and how complete the proposal appears to be.
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Unlock the full report
$39 for the complete findings and the full list of questions to ask.
Contractor quote review questions
- What is a contractor quote review?
- A contractor quote review is a read of the written proposal you already received. It organizes what the document says about scope, materials, quantities, allowances, exclusions, owner responsibilities, warranty language, payment terms and change orders, and identifies details that are unclear from the document itself.
- Is the contractor quote review free?
- The Quote Snapshot is free. Upload one written contractor quote and you receive a plain-English summary, an assessment of how complete the proposal is, and a few examples of items worth clarifying. The full report is $39 and includes the complete findings and the full list of questions to ask your contractor.
- What does the $39 full report include?
- The full Learn The Quote report covers the complete quote analysis, all items worth clarifying, scope and pricing observations, allowances and exclusions, payment terms, warranty details, a prioritized list of questions to ask the contractor, and a downloadable PDF.
- Can you compare two contractor quotes?
- Yes. Learn The Quote Compare is $59 and reads two written proposals side by side, organizing where the documents differ in scope, quantities, materials, allowances, exclusions, warranties and payment terms.
- Do you tell me whether my contractor is overcharging?
- We don't issue price verdicts. We can provide context and point out pricing or scope details worth investigating, but we cannot guarantee a universally correct market price for your project or location.
- Do you refer me to contractors or share my information?
- No. Learn The Quote is not a contractor marketplace. We don't refer you to contractors, take commission, or sell your information.
- What kinds of projects can you review?
- Any written residential contractor proposal — HVAC, roofing, windows, remodeling, foundation repair, pools and spas, and general home improvement work.
- How long does a review take?
- The free Quote Snapshot is generated shortly after you upload. Paid reports are checked by a person before they are sent, and you receive a private link to the finished report.
Helpful homeowner resources
More reading before you sign.
- How to read a contractor quoteA plain-English walkthrough of what each part of a written proposal means.
- Questions worth asking before signingFifteen questions covering scope, allowances, payments, changes and warranty wording.
- Compare two contractor quotesHow to tell whether two very different prices are really for the same job.
- HVAC quote reviewEquipment, model numbers, installation scope and warranty terms.
- Roofing quote reviewSquares, tear-off, decking, underlayment and workmanship coverage.
- Remodeling quote reviewAllowances, selections and how change orders are handled.