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Bid Completeness Score

The lowest price is usually the least complete. Check what your bid actually includes and see what scope is missing — those left-out line items come back later as extra cost.

Check every item that's actually in your bid. Unchecked items are the scope most likely missing.

Scope completeness

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Likely missing — ask about these

  • Tear-off / demolition of damaged materials
  • Debris disposal & haul-off (dumpster, dump fees)
  • Permits & inspections
  • Detach & reset (fixtures, cabinets, HVAC in the way)
  • Code-required upgrades (ice-and-water shield, GFCI, egress)
  • Drying / water mitigation (for water losses)
  • Containment & dust protection on occupied units
  • Daily cleanup & final cleaning
  • Paint of adjacent surfaces (so it doesn't look patched)
  • Firm unit pricing & quantities (not allowances / lump sums)
  • Workmanship & materials warranty
  • License, liability & workers-comp insurance
  • A realistic timeline / schedule

See exactly what's missing — in 2 minutes

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Why it matters

In 26 years of reviewing estimates, the 'cheapest' bid almost never stays cheapest — it's the one that left out debris haul-off, permits, code upgrades, and detach-and-reset. When those items surface mid-job, they arrive as change orders, and by then you've lost your leverage.

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