How to compare construction work quotes
Updated: 2026-08-16 · Ehitusabi24
In short
Compare quotes line by line, not by total sum: scope of work, materials, preparation, waste removal, VAT, start date, duration, and warranty. If two quotes differ significantly, the reason is almost always scope or assumptions — ask for clarification before deciding.
Put the quotes on one sheet
The simplest way to compare is a table where each quote is a column and each condition is a row. If a cell is left blank, that's a question to ask, not a gap to fill in yourself.
- Total amount and whether VAT is included.
- Scope of work: which rooms, which surfaces, which quantities.
- Materials: who buys them, whether they're included in the price, what quality class.
- Preparation and demolition: whether base repair, removal of the old covering, and dust barriers are included.
- Waste removal and cleaning.
- Earliest start date and expected duration.
- Warranty length and what it covers.
- How long the quote is valid.
Why do prices differ?
A large price difference usually means one of three things: a different scope of work, a different material grade, or a different assumption about the condition of the base surface. A fourth, less common reason is scheduling — a tight deadline costs more.
Before concluding someone is “too expensive,” ask both providers the same clarifying question and see which answer changes.
What warranty in a quote actually means
The warranty length alone tells you nothing if it's not stated what it covers. Ask whether the warranty covers only workmanship or also the installed material, and how a warranty claim is handled.
How to decide when quotes are equal
- Who answered the clarifying questions most clearly?
- Whose schedule genuinely matches yours?
- Who described most precisely what happens if something unexpected comes up?
- Who would you feel comfortable communicating with on site every day?
Ehitusabi24's comparison view
On the portal the client sees up to five quotes for free in a single view: price, start date, duration, warranty, and scope of work. The cheapest is not automatically marked as best, and no public star ratings are shown. You can pause receiving new quotes at any time.
Frequently asked questions
- How many quotes can I see on Ehitusabi24?
- Up to five quotes are free for the client and are shown in a single comparison view.
- Does the platform recommend who to choose?
- No. There is no ranking or paid top spot. You make the choice based on the content of the quotes.
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