YOUR BATHROOM PROJECT / 3 QUOTES

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Fictional sample

First builder

Second builder

Oak & Stone and Birch Building

Quoted price

Oak & Stone

£12,450

Fixed total: £12,450 including VAT.

“Fixed total: £12,450 including VAT.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Stated fixed price

Birch Building

£10,900

Estimated total: £10,900.

“Estimated total: £10,900.”
sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document

Estimate

VAT

Oak & Stone

Included in price

including VAT

“including VAT”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Birch Building

Not stated

No supporting wording found in this quote.

Labour

Oak & Stone

Included

All labour included.

“All labour included.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Birch Building

Included

Labour included.

“Labour included.”
sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document

MaterialsDetails differ

Oak & Stone

Included

All materials included.

“All materials included.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Birch Building

Partially included

Basic materials included; tiles supplied by homeowner.

“Basic materials included; tiles supplied by homeowner.”
sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document

Electrical workDetails differ

Oak & Stone

Included

Electrical alterations included.

“Electrical alterations included.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Birch Building

Not included

Electrical work by client.

“Electrical work by client.”
sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document

Plumbing

Oak & Stone

Included

Plumbing included.

“Plumbing included.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Birch Building

Included

Plumbing included.

“Plumbing included.”
sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document

TilingDetails differ

Oak & Stone

Included

Tiling labour and tiles included.

“Tiling labour and tiles included.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Birch Building

Partially included

Tiling labour only; tiles supplied by homeowner.

“Tiling labour only; tiles supplied by homeowner.”
sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document

Waste removalDetails differ

Oak & Stone

Included

Waste removal included.

“Waste removal included.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Birch Building

Not stated

No supporting wording found in this quote.

DurationDetails differ

Oak & Stone

Included

Expected duration: 3 weeks.

“Expected duration: 3 weeks.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Expected duration: 3 weeks.

Birch Building

Included

Expected duration: 2 to 3 weeks.

“Expected duration: 2 to 3 weeks.”
sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document

Expected duration: 2 to 3 weeks.

WarrantyDetails differ

Oak & Stone

Included

Workmanship warranty: 2 years.

“Workmanship warranty: 2 years.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Workmanship warranty: 2 years.

Birch Building

Not stated

No supporting wording found in this quote.

Payment termsDetails differ

Oak & Stone

Included

Payment: 20% deposit, balance on completion.

“Payment: 20% deposit, balance on completion.”
sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document

Payment: 20% deposit, balance on completion.

Birch Building

Not stated

No supporting wording found in this quote.

Side-by-side comparison of uploaded builder quotes
What’s in the quote	Oak & Stonesample-oak-and-stone.pdf	Birch Buildingsample-birch-building.docx	Hearth Renovationssample-hearth-renovations.pdf
Quoted price	£12,450 Fixed total: £12,450 including VAT. “Fixed total: £12,450 including VAT.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document Stated fixed price	£10,900 Estimated total: £10,900. “Estimated total: £10,900.” sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document Estimate	£13,200 Fixed total: £13,200. “Fixed total: £13,200.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document Stated fixed price
VAT	Included in price including VAT “including VAT” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document	Not stated No supporting wording found in this quote.	Not stated No supporting wording found in this quote.
Labour	Included All labour included. “All labour included.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document	Included Labour included. “Labour included.” sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document	Included All labour included. “All labour included.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document
MaterialsDetails differ	Included All materials included. “All materials included.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document	Partially included Basic materials included; tiles supplied by homeowner. “Basic materials included; tiles supplied by homeowner.” sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document	Included All materials included. “All materials included.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document
Electrical workDetails differ	Included Electrical alterations included. “Electrical alterations included.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document	Not included Electrical work by client. “Electrical work by client.” sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document	Included Electrical alterations included. “Electrical alterations included.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document
Plumbing	Included Plumbing included. “Plumbing included.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document	Included Plumbing included. “Plumbing included.” sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document	Included Plumbing included. “Plumbing included.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document
TilingDetails differ	Included Tiling labour and tiles included. “Tiling labour and tiles included.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document	Partially included Tiling labour only; tiles supplied by homeowner. “Tiling labour only; tiles supplied by homeowner.” sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document	Included Tiling labour and tiles included. “Tiling labour and tiles included.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document
Waste removalDetails differ	Included Waste removal included. “Waste removal included.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document	Not stated No supporting wording found in this quote.	Included Waste removal included. “Waste removal included.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document
DurationDetails differ	Included Expected duration: 3 weeks. “Expected duration: 3 weeks.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document Expected duration: 3 weeks.	Included Expected duration: 2 to 3 weeks. “Expected duration: 2 to 3 weeks.” sample-birch-building.docx · Sample document Expected duration: 2 to 3 weeks.	Not stated No supporting wording found in this quote.
WarrantyDetails differ	Included Workmanship warranty: 2 years. “Workmanship warranty: 2 years.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document Workmanship warranty: 2 years.	Not stated No supporting wording found in this quote.	Included Workmanship warranty: 1 year. “Workmanship warranty: 1 year.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document Workmanship warranty: 1 year.
Payment termsDetails differ	Included Payment: 20% deposit, balance on completion. “Payment: 20% deposit, balance on completion.” sample-oak-and-stone.pdf · Sample document Payment: 20% deposit, balance on completion.	Not stated No supporting wording found in this quote.	Included Payment: 10% deposit with staged payments. “Payment: 10% deposit with staged payments.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document Payment: 10% deposit with staged payments.
WaterproofingDetails differ	Not stated No supporting wording found in this quote.	Not stated No supporting wording found in this quote.	Included Waterproofing membrane included. “Waterproofing membrane included.” sample-hearth-renovations.pdf · Sample document

Not stated means the document doesn’t say. Confirm any gaps with the builder. No allowance has been added to quoted prices.

ACROSS ALL 3 QUOTES

The details worth a conversation.

01
The prices may use different VAT or pricing terms. Confirm these before comparing totals.
02
Oak & Stone needs clarification on waterproofing.
03
Birch Building excludes electrical work.
04
Birch Building does not state whether VAT is included.
05
Birch Building needs clarification on waste removal, warranty, payment terms, waterproofing.
06
Hearth Renovations does not state whether VAT is included.
07
Hearth Renovations needs clarification on duration.

YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION

Questions worth asking.

Send these to each builder.
Get the scope clear before you commit.

QUESTIONS FOR

Oak & Stone

Is waterproofing included in your price? It is not stated in the quote.

QUESTIONS FOR

Birch Building

What could change the £10,900 estimate, and how will extra costs be agreed?
Does the £10,900 price include VAT?
Which parts of materials are included, and what must I supply or pay for separately?
Your quote excludes electrical work. Who will arrange it, and will it add to the overall cost?
Which parts of tiling are included, and what must I supply or pay for separately?
Is waste removal included in your price? It is not stated in the quote.
What warranty is provided, and what does it cover?
What deposit and staged payments are required, and when are they due?
Is waterproofing included in your price? It is not stated in the quote.

QUESTIONS FOR

Hearth Renovations

Does the £13,200 price include VAT?
How long do you expect the work to take, and when could you start?