# Get and compare contractor quotes for a home project

A clear scope to send contractors, questions to ask, and a side-by-side comparison to choose the right quote.

- Topic: Thinking & Decisions
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Legal, Analyze, Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/get-and-compare-contractor-quotes-for-a-home-project

## Prompt

```text
Help me hire a contractor for a home project.

**Project:** [e.g. "replace roof", "bathroom remodel", "fix drainage in backyard"]
**What I want done:** [DETAILS, materials or finishes if known]
**Budget range and timing:** [AMOUNT, ideal start and finish]
**Location:** [CITY/STATE - licensing rules vary]
**Quotes I already have (optional):** [PASTE EACH QUOTE OR SUMMARY]

Give me:
1. A one-page scope of work I can send to 3 contractors so quotes are comparable (what's included, materials, cleanup, permits, timeline).
2. Questions to ask each contractor: license and insurance, who pulls permits, subcontractors, warranty, payment schedule, change orders, and references for similar jobs.
3. If I've pasted quotes: a comparison table (Contractor | Price | What's included | What's missing | Timeline | Payment terms | Warranty | Concerns) and which items to clarify before deciding.
4. Red flags: large upfront cash deposits, no written contract, pressure to decide today, unwilling to pull permits, door-to-door offers after a storm.
5. What the written contract should include before I sign.

Don't guess at fair prices for my area; tell me how to sanity-check them instead. Point me to my state or local licensing board to verify licenses, and suggest having a lawyer review large contracts.
```

## What to fill in

- DETAILS, materials or finishes if known
- AMOUNT, ideal start and finish
- CITY/STATE - licensing rules vary
- PASTE EACH QUOTE OR SUMMARY

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