Use the worksheet to identify missing answers. It does not score contractors or determine a fair price.
Make sure the proposals describe the same job
Write a one-sentence description of the problem or project. Compare the proposed work against that description, then note differences in materials, quantity, temporary protection, and cleanup.
Where proposals differ, ask the providers to explain why. Avoid assuming a shorter document includes the same details as a longer scope.
Record the details before deciding
Our comparison worksheet keeps three proposals in view. Fill in only what the provider has actually stated. A blank is an unanswered question, not a negative score.
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| Compare | Proposal 1 | Proposal 2 | Proposal 3 |
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| Provider name | |||
| Scope of work | |||
| Materials | |||
| Total price | |||
| Exclusions | |||
| Timing | |||
| Warranty | |||
| Questions to ask |
Ask a specific follow-up question
Instead of asking why one provider costs more, ask about a particular scope difference: whether a material is included, what happens if an assumption changes, or which warranty covers the work.
The FTC recommends multiple written estimates and an explanation for major differences. Use that conversation to make the decision clearer, not to force every provider into an identical quote.
Sources and review
- Federal Trade Commission: avoiding home improvement scams — checked 2026-10-07
Question frameworks and project-organization suggestions are Roofing Hound’s editorial recommendations. Source links do not imply endorsement. See our editorial approach.
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