Quote Roast for homeowners

Before you hire the contractor, roast the quote.

Upload the estimate. FairBid breaks down what you’re being asked to pay, what may be missing, and whether the deal looks fair before you sign.

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Deck Project — Gary, IN

Submitted estimate: $14,800

FairBid verdict

Getting cooked

31% above local range

Biggest offender

$4,200

Demolition charge

Ask why demolition is priced above comparable local scopes.

Local prices. Real answers.

Built for the moment before the signature.

01 / KNOW

See what a fair local range looks like.

02 / SPOT

Catch inflated, missing, or risky items.

03 / ASK

Go back with better questions and receipts.

The quote inspection

Turn an estimate into your next move.

FairBid reads the scope, flags the fuzzy parts, and gives you a straight answer before work begins.

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Add the written quote, project photos, ZIP code, dimensions, and material preferences. We organize the proposal into something useful.

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See a fair, questionable, or getting-cooked verdict alongside the line items driving it.

Your local price range, based on ZIP code and project type

Labor, materials, and line items translated into plain English

Scope gaps and surprise-charge risks called out clearly

Questions worth asking before anyone starts work

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Take the questions, scope notes, and price context straight back to the contractor before committing.

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