Keep the scope specific
Compare the exact work, materials, exclusions, cleanup, schedule, and change-order process.
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Compare the written scope and evidence—not only the total price.
Work through nine practical points before choosing a home-service contractor. The checklist works without an account, saves no answers to the site, and can be printed.
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How to use it
Turn three quotes into comparable project information
A lower total can hide exclusions, different materials, missing permit work, or unclear payment terms. Ask each business to answer the same core questions in writing.
Check the right sources
Ask for the information that applies, then use appropriate official sources for your project and location.
Review terms side by side
Deposit, payment, financing, cancellation, warranty, permit, and final-document terms all affect the comparison.
Important disclaimer
This checklist is educational, not a contractor decision.
It does not verify a business, determine what credentials are required, replace a qualified inspection, or provide legal, financial, insurance, engineering, code, or safety advice.
For an immediate danger, leave the area and use 911, the utility, or the appropriate emergency authority. A directory form is not emergency response.
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Use the checklist while reviewing the available profile facts and written project terms.