Contractor proposal comparison
Compare contractors against the same stated work. Identify differences in buildings covered, quantities, materials, repair methods, exclusions and responsibilities that make bottom-line prices difficult to compare.
Services & Pricing
Independent Construction
Proposal Review Services
Independent contractor proposal comparison and renovation review for homeowners, property managers and association boards. Understand scope differences, construction cost exposure and the questions to resolve before signing or approving funds.
PROJECT REVIEW PRICING
Priced by Project Size & Complexity.
Use the project-value tiers below as your starting point. We confirm the final fee and review scope before work begins. For example, a $400,000 project falls in the $250K–$500K tier at $795.
PROJECT REVIEW
CORE SERVICE
From $495
priced by estimated total project value
Know what you're committing to.
Under $250K$495
$250K–$500K$795
$500K–$750K$1,195
$750K–$1M$1,595
$1M–$2M$1,995
Over $2MCustom
- Contractor proposal comparison and renovation review
- Review of available scope documents, plans, specifications and estimates
- Construction cost exposure: allowances, exclusions and potential added costs
- Questions and issues to resolve before signing
- Independent written findings and practical next steps
FREE PROJECT RISK ASSESSMENT™
Free
before you hire, sign or approve
See where your project may be exposed.
- Short guided assessment
- Scope and documentation risk
- Allowance and exclusion risk
- Contractor and proposal-comparison risk
- Color-coded PICKFACTS Risk Snapshot
PROPERTY & PROJECT INTELLIGENCE
Custom
for larger decisions & professional use
Research beyond the project package.
- Property and project records research
- Historical property record review
- Property due diligence
- Investor property screening
- Multiple-property research
- Customized reports and workflows
- Volume and professional pricing
What we review
Contractor proposal comparison.
Renovation review. Cost exposure.
From roof replacements, siding and windows to paving and larger renovations, a lower price may cover different work. We compare the documents you provide so you can see where scope, materials, quantities and responsibilities differ before committing to a contractor.
Renovation review
Review renovation proposals alongside available plans and specifications. Clarify demolition, repairs to existing conditions, material selections, phasing, resident access and cleanup before the work begins.
Construction cost exposure
Identify allowances, alternates, exclusions and undefined work that could increase the commitment. Flag questions about concealed-damage repairs, unit prices, payment milestones and change-order terms.
Contractor Research
Know who is behind the proposal.
Research is tailored to the contractors and checks agreed for your project. Coverage depends on the records and documentation available.
Business History & Licensing
Check business records and licensing; flag missing details needing clarification.
Insurance Documentation
Check coverage, dates, and limits; clarify questions directly with insurers.
Reviews & References
Review contractor feedback and references; flag recurring concerns before approval.
How We Do It
Your documents. Our review.
Your informed decision.
We compare each proposal with the plans, specifications and other documents you provide, then identify differences in scope, allowances, exclusions and cost. We review available contractor information and turn unresolved details into written findings and practical questions to ask before approving the work.
Plan Review
We review drawings for completeness.
Scope & Exclusions
Know what is—and isn't—included.
Construction Cost Exposure
Understand allowances and potential added costs.
Know Before You Commit
Get practical questions to resolve.
Contractor Proposal Comparison
Compare proposals against the same scope.
Contractor Research
Review available contractor history and documentation.
What you receive
Written findings.
Questions you can use.
Your Project Review organizes contractor proposal comparisons, renovation scope questions and construction cost exposure into written findings. For HOA and condo capital expenditures, use these findings to support board discussions of reserve spending, project budgets and special assessments.
Proposal comparison
See where proposals use different quantities, materials, exclusions or assumptions.
Issues to resolve
Identify what needs a contractor response, supporting document or professional review.
Practical next steps
Use specific questions to seek clarification before signing or committing funds.
Your next step
Before the decision.
Before the signature.
Bring an independent perspective to the project you are preparing to approve.