Sample Quote Check report.
Loft conversion, 22 m², Ealing W5 — three quotes received
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Clear
7
Watch
2
Red flag
Verdict
Quote B is the only complete scope. Quote A omits six standard items worth roughly £4,900. Quote C is cheapest on paper but asks for a 40% deposit with no building control allowance — we recommend not proceeding on its terms.
01Verdict per quote
Quote A — £48,200
Incomplete · normalised £53,100
Quote B — £52,900
Complete · 3% above median
Quote C — £41,000
40% deposit · no building control · no contract
02Missing from Quote A
Scaffolding
+£2,400
Building control fee
+£950
Structural engineer
+£800
Fire doors (4)
+£750
03Builder background
Quote B Ltd
Trading 9 years · accounts filed · FMB member
Quote C
Company incorporated 7 months ago · director of 2 dissolved companies
04Overpriced lines
Staircase — Quote B
£5,800 vs £3,900 in Quote A: £1,900 more
Electrics — Quote C
£6,400 vs £3,600 in Quote B: £2,800 more
05Recommendation
Negotiate Quote B to £49,500
Using Quote A as leverage; retain 5%
06Best Price Guarantee
Home Art Build price for the same scope
£50,200 or less — 5% below the strongest levelled quote (£52,900), confirmed after a free site visit
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