Is This Quote Fair?
In home services, the lowest bid is often a high-interest liability paid back through future system failures, fines, and water damage. Audit your estimate for common contractor shortcuts.
🔍 Red Flag Checklist
Select any shortcuts your contractor is suggesting, or any critical items that are missing or left vague in your written estimate.
Contractor suggests skipping permits to save money and time.
Lacks dedicated surge protection for the system control boards.
Reusing old copper lines without chemical flushing.
Omitting a float switch in the drain pan or line.
Labor warranty is only 90 days or not explicitly written.
Quote is silent on removing the old unit and EPA refrigerant recovery.
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🛡️ Bid Audit Summary
Your quote appears to include standard safeguards. Make sure to verify these items are in the final contract text before signing.
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