Quote comparison
Compare what each price covers, what could change, and the questions that would help you compare the quotes.
Core quote facts
Quoted totals and visible allowances. An allowance is a budgeted amount that may change with selections; it is not an extra charge to add automatically.
| Contractor | Quoted total | Visible allowances | Document stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northline Renovation Co. | $84,625 | $11,800 | Itemized proposal |
| Harbor Build Group | $79,200 | $31,500 | Preliminary budget |
| Cedar House Remodeling | $91,340 | $6,200 | Contract-ready proposal |
Differences that matter
Read each difference with its effect on your cost, choices, or responsibilities.
| Difference and impact | Northline Renovation Co. | Harbor Build Group | Cedar House Remodeling | Ask the contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowances and selection decisions The totals leave different amounts and types of work unsettled. More contexthigh confidence | Selections above Northline’s named allowances are priced before ordering.1 | Harbor uses placeholders for cabinets and countertops, trades, flooring, and paint.2 | Cedar requires an approved selection change before ordering products above its two allowances.3 | Could you price the same product selections and show which costs remain allowances? |
| Changes to the planned work The same unexpected condition may require a different discussion under each proposal. More contexthigh confidence | Northline requires documented and signed change orders before added work begins.4 | Harbor will provide the written change-order form with its final proposal.5 | Cedar will photograph and price unforeseen concealed conditions before correction work.6 | Could you confirm the approval and pricing process if the planned work changes? |
| Payment and completion expectations Payment milestones need a common written basis before the homeowner can compare cash-flow expectations. More contexthigh confidence | Northline defers the progress payment schedule to its construction agreement.4 | Harbor defers the detailed payment schedule to the final proposal.5 | Cedar lists staged payments and a final balance at substantial completion.7 | Could you provide the payment milestones and explain what completion means for the final balance? |
SourcesReferences from the compared quotes
Northline Renovation Co.
lines 41–45
- Countertop allowance: $6,200.00. - Flooring material allowance: $3,600.00. - Half bath fixture allowance: $2,000.00. - Cabinet package requires a final signed selection sheet before ordering. - Any finish selections above allowance amounts will be priced before ordering.
Harbor Build Group
lines 19–29
| Category | Description | Amount | | --- | --- | ---: | | Demo And Carpentry Labor | Remove affected kitchen finishes, frame half bath, make general carpentry adjustments. | $14,500.00 | | Cabinet And Countertop Allowance | Budget placeholder for kitchen cabinet package, countertop, hardware, and related trim. | $11,500.00 | | Plumbing Rough-In Allowance | Budget placeholder for kitchen reconnects and half bath routing. Assumes accessible basement below. | $6,000.00 | | Electrical And Lighting
Cedar House Remodeling
lines 39–41
- Countertop allowance: $3,700.00. - Flooring material allowance: $2,500.00. - If selected products exceed allowance amounts, Cedar House Remodeling will issue a written selection change for approval before ordering.
Northline Renovation Co.
lines 67–67
Progress payment schedule, warranty language, lien waiver process, and final contract terms will be provided in the construction agreement. Change orders must be documented and signed before added work begins.
Harbor Build Group
lines 59–59
Detailed payment schedule, warranty, insurance certificate, and written change-order form will be provided with a final proposal.
Cedar House Remodeling
lines 45–49
- Contractor will maintain general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage. - Client-requested changes require written change order approval before added work begins. - Unforeseen concealed conditions will be documented with photos and priced before correction work proceeds. - Contractor will provide lien waiver documentation with final payment. - Workmanship warranty period: 12 months from substantial completion, excluding owner-supplied products and manufacturer-only warranty ite
Cedar House Remodeling
lines 61–65
- Deposit at signing: $9,134.00. - Cabinet order payment: $22,000.00. - Rough-in completion payment: $24,000.00. - Cabinet and flooring installation payment: $24,000.00. - Final payment at substantial completion: $12,206.00.
Supporting quote ratingsScope, contract, pricing, and homeowner impact
| Contractor | Scope | Contract | Pricing | Homeowner risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northline Renovation Co. | Needs review | Needs review | Needs review | Needs review |
| Harbor Build Group | Needs review | Needs review | Needs review | Needs review |
| Cedar House Remodeling | Needs review | Needs review | Needs review | Needs review |