Home improvement is one of those areas where the consumer is at a disadvantage: the contractor knows the value of each element of the project and where the agreement favors him over you; but you, the homeowner don’t.  You have to take it on faith that the bid is a fair value, includes everything (there won’t be any surprises) and provides you with reasonable protection.  Even if you get two or three bids, it can still be daunting to pick a contractor.  You can check references, pick the middle price, go with your gut instinct – and still not be sure the contractor you select has made you a good offer.

HomeESP Premier Members can have up to three bids reviewed by our own Bruce Woolf, expert kitchen and bath designer, builder and general contractor, and blogger on our Ask the Contractor page of HomeESP.  He’ll check your bid for completeness, price, terms and conditions and more.  After reviewing your bid, he’ll provide you with specific advice as to how to negotiate with your contractor, questions to ask, what to watch out for and more.  It’s like having a friend in the business!

Not a HomeESP Premier Member?  Just visit this link and sign up.  Contractor Bid Review is a core benefit of our membership organization for homeowners, and we’d be pleased to help!