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Is your contractor's quote fair? Enter your project and we'll compare it against regional cost data in seconds — then optionally upload the full quote for an AI line-item breakdown and free state contract review.
A fair contractor quote has three properties: it matches regional norms for the scope and finish level, it itemizes the work instead of giving you a single number, and the contract that comes with it complies with your state's home-improvement statutes. A quote can pass the price test and still be a bad deal if the contract leaves out a three-day cancellation clause, takes a down-payment above your state's legal cap, or omits the contractor's license and insurance disclosures. The Fair Price Checker handles the price comparison instantly; uploading the full quote and contract layers on the AI itemization and the 50-state compliance review.
Quotes above the regional band aren't automatically a rip-off. The top three legitimate reasons are site complexity (older homes, knob-and-tube, asbestos, water damage), custom or designer work (semi-custom cabinetry, specialty tile, imported fixtures), and schedule premiums (fast-track projects or peak construction season). The red flags are different: a contractor who refuses to provide a line-item breakdown, demands more than your state allows as a down-payment, can't show current license and insurance, or pressures you to sign on the spot. When you see any of those, get at least two more bids before committing — most states give you a three-day right to cancel even after signing.
Once you upload a quote and contract, our AI runs it against the specific statutes in your state. Common checks include: required written-contract thresholds (most states require a written contract above a dollar value), down-payment caps (California caps at 10% or $1,000 — whichever is less; New York and Maryland have similar limits), mechanic's lien notices, three-day right-to-cancel disclosures, license and insurance verification, and change-order procedure language. Missing or non-compliant clauses are flagged in plain English, with a one-click option to generate a compliant version you can hand back to your contractor.
Enter your project type, ZIP code, square footage, finish level, and the contractor's total quote. We compare it against our regional cost model — built from RSMeans cost-of-construction indices and Cost vs. Value data — and tell you whether it lands below, inside, or above the fair-price band for your area. For a deeper review, upload the full quote PDF and our AI breaks it into line items, flags any that look high, and reviews the contract against your state's home-improvement statutes.
Our band is the 10th–90th percentile of comparable projects in your region at your finish level. Quotes above the band aren't automatically wrong — site conditions, demo complexity, custom work, and material upgrades all justify premiums — but they deserve a second look and a line-item breakdown before you sign.
Yes. Your first AI contract review is free with a BuildTrust account. We check the contract against your state's statutory requirements — three-day cancellation language, down-payment caps, mechanic's lien notices, license and insurance disclosures, and any clauses your state mandates by law — and flag what's missing in plain English.
No. The quick check is anonymous — you only share project type, ZIP, square footage, finish level, and dollar amount. Uploading the full quote PDF for AI review requires a free account so we can store and reference it later, but the contractor's name is never shared with us or anyone else.