A PRACTICAL PROPOSAL TOOL
Find the gaps between roofing proposals.
Compare what each provider has actually included, excluded or left unspecified. Build a printable list of questions before making a decision.
Your estimate comparison
Read each written proposal and mark what it explicitly says. “Not specified” is an unanswered question; “Excluded” identifies a responsibility to resolve. A low total alone does not establish equivalent scope.
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| Compare | Proposal 1 | Proposal 2 | Proposal 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider or label | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Quoted total | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Scope of work | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Materials | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Hidden decking work | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Permits and inspections | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Temporary protection | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Cleanup and access | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Timing | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Warranty | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Details and exclusions | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Different stated scope: No differences among the answered items yet. Unanswered items are still unresolved.
Questions for your next conversation
These prompts follow your selections. They do not evaluate credentials, quality, safety or a fair price. Mark “Not applicable” only after confirming that an item does not apply to this project.
Proposal 1
- Which roof areas and work are included, and what is outside the scope?
- Which products, quantities and substitutions are specified?
- How is unexpected decking work documented, priced and approved?
- Who checks requirements, applies, pays fees and arranges inspections?
- Who protects exposed areas during a pause, and is it included?
- What cleanup, debris removal and household access are included?
- What are the expected dates and the plan if weather delays the work?
- Which written warranties cover materials and workmanship, and what is excluded?
Proposal 2
- Which roof areas and work are included, and what is outside the scope?
- Which products, quantities and substitutions are specified?
- How is unexpected decking work documented, priced and approved?
- Who checks requirements, applies, pays fees and arranges inspections?
- Who protects exposed areas during a pause, and is it included?
- What cleanup, debris removal and household access are included?
- What are the expected dates and the plan if weather delays the work?
- Which written warranties cover materials and workmanship, and what is excluded?
Proposal 3
- Which roof areas and work are included, and what is outside the scope?
- Which products, quantities and substitutions are specified?
- How is unexpected decking work documented, priced and approved?
- Who checks requirements, applies, pays fees and arranges inspections?
- Who protects exposed areas during a pause, and is it included?
- What cleanup, debris removal and household access are included?
- What are the expected dates and the plan if weather delays the work?
- Which written warranties cover materials and workmanship, and what is excluded?
Use the written scope
The FTC recommends getting multiple written estimates and asking about substantial differences. Our tool organizes your answers; it does not choose a provider or estimate a project price.
FTC: avoiding home improvement scams — checked October 8, 2026.
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