Wording flags
“As discussed,” lump sums, big deposits, cash-only language — with the line they sat on.
Free briefing for homeowners
Vague wording, missing line items, awkward deposits — called out in plain English, so the next call is a conversation, not a guess.
What you get
“As discussed,” lump sums, big deposits, cash-only language — with the line they sat on.
Permits, dumpster, warranty, named products, payment schedule. Cheap bids often skip one.
Copy them. You’re pinning scope, not haggling a number in the abstract.
Allowance, contingency, R&R — in English you’d send your spouse.
Workflow
Pick the trade so we look for the right gaps — flashing on a roof, waterproofing in a bath.
Flags, missing items, glossary, questions. The file never leaves this device on the free pass.
Use the questions on the phone. Sign after the vague bits are in writing.
The job
ChatGPT will summarize anything. This is a form with a point of view: what homeowners miss, and what to ask next.
The cheap number often skipped haul-away. We look for that pattern first.
Placeholders and 50% upfront get flagged. You keep leverage until the walkthrough.
A list you can paste into an email. Not a verdict that the contractor is a crook.
Trades
Why this
No “we’ll send three contractors.” You already have a PDF. We help you read it.
The free pass does not pretend it knows your local labor rate. Structure first. Ranges later, with sources.
Homeowners do this once every few years. Pay per full report when that ships — or don’t.
FAQ
No. The free briefing reads the PDF in your browser. We don’t get a copy on that pass.
No. It’s a reading aid. Get a second written bid. For structural, electrical, or plumbing work, talk to a licensed pro.
Yes — one-time, per quote: allowances, deposit structure, optional two-bid compare. Not a monthly plan for homeowners.
Drop it in. Two minutes. Then you know what to ask before anyone starts tearing out a kitchen.