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Side-by-Side Quote Comparison

Every line item across all contractors, color-coded to instantly surface the lowest and highest prices.

Line Item	Coastal $36,256	Sunshine $27,252 LOWEST	Gulf Coast $52,666
Timeline	6 weeks from permit	5-6 weeks from April 2025	7 weeks from permit; start Apr 14
Warranty	2yr workmanship; 1yr tile	Not specified	3yr workmanship; 2yr tile; 10yr membrane
License	CGC1528847	CBC1265901	CGC1521334
LINE ITEMS
Plumbing	$6,620	$4,200	$6,200
Electrical	$3,200	$2,850	$4,100
Drywall	$2,400	$1,950	$2,800
Flooring	$5,103	$2,304	$6,525
Cabinets & Millwork	$5,130	$3,780	$9,720
Appliances	—	$900	$1,880
Painting	$2,400	—	—
Tiling	$8,603	$5,248	$13,540
Permits & Fees	$1,850	$1,800	$2,200
Other	$950	$4,220	$5,701
TOTAL	$36,256	$27,252	$52,666

🟢 Lowest 🔴 Highest

ANALYZE

AI Strengths & Red Flags

Claude reads every quote and surfaces what each contractor does well — and what should give you pause.

COASTAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP

✓Mid-range pricing with solid warranty (2-year workmanship)

✓Premium Kohler/Delta fixtures included — no hidden costs

✓Detailed line-item breakdown; easy to understand scope

✓Tile-specific warranty (1-year lippage/cracking coverage)

✓Quartz countertops and full kitchen tile allowance included

SUNSHINE STATE BUILDERS LLC

✓Lowest total cost: $27,252 (25% below Coastal; 48% below Gulf Coast)

✓Competitive timeline (5-6 weeks)

✓Includes dishwasher and range hookup

✓Demolition breakdown is transparent ($2,900)

✓Master bath vanity included (48")

GULF COAST CUSTOM HOMES

✓Highest quality materials: Italian 24×48 porcelain, Benjamin Moore Aura, Schluter premium systems

✓Best warranty package: 3yr workmanship + 2yr tile + 10yr Schluter membrane

✓Performance guarantee: $200/day credit if not complete in 7 weeks

✓Includes 5% contingency reserve ($2,901) — professional risk management

✓Daily site management and full dust barriers — minimizes disruption

QUANTITY CHECK

Scope & Quantity Discrepancy Scanner

AI flags hidden scope gaps, missing line items, and variance spikes that price comparisons alone won't catch.

CRITICAL

REVIEW

ALIGNED

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Top concern: Sunshine State excludes permits and fixtures from base estimate, artificially lowering apparent cost. Major scope differences exist across all contractors on fixture grades, cabinet construction, waterproofing, and tile specs.

Line Item	Coastal	Sunshine	Gulf Coast	Variance	Insight
🔴Plumbing – Rough & Finish	$6,620	$4,200	$6,200	57.6%	Sunshine excludes fixture supply (owner-supplied); Coastal includes Kohler/Delta mid-range ($1,200 allowance); Gulf Coast includes premium fixtures + tankless water heater rough-in.
🔴Electrical	$3,200	$2,850	$4,100	43.9%	Gulf Coast includes panel upgrade and LED recessed lighting ($4,100); others do not. Sunshine lowest at basic GFCI/hood/under-cabinet only.
🔴Drywall & Painting	$2,400	$1,950	$2,800	43.6%	Gulf Coast specifies premium Benjamin Moore Aura with full skim coat; Coastal does patch/skim/prime + 2 coats; Sunshine patches only affected areas.
🔴Flooring – Materials & Prep	$5,103	$2,304	$6,525	183.2%	Coastal includes Schluter DITRA membrane ($1,680); Gulf Coast includes waterproofing + larger format tile (24×48). Tile size varies: Coastal 24×24/12×24, Sunshine 18×18/12×12, Gulf Coast 24×48.
🔴Cabinets & Millwork	$5,130	$3,780	$9,720	157.1%	Gulf Coast includes master bath double vanity 72-inch custom ($3,600). Semi-custom inset dovetail at $340/lf vs Coastal at ~$285/lf vs Sunshine stock at $210/lf.
🔴Kitchen Sink & Faucet	$780	$520	$1,140	119.2%	Gulf Coast specifies Kohler Vault undermount + Purist faucet ($1,140); Coastal Kohler undermount + Delta pull-down ($780); Sunshine drop-in style ($520). Fixture quality differs significantly.
🔴Tiling – Labor & Installation	$2,975	$2,240	$4,950	121%	Gulf Coast at $11/sf premium large-format with epoxy grout; Coastal/Sunshine at $7-9/sf basic set/grout. Gulf Coast labor significantly higher for premium installation methods.
🔴Master Bath Shower Rebuild	$4,200	$3,600	$5,800	61.1%	Coastal includes custom tile surround with niche and linear drain ($4,200); Sunshine shower pan/fixtures basic ($3,600); Gulf Coast custom with dual niches, bench, Schluter linear drain ($5,800).
🔴Master Bath Vanity	$2,100	$1,400	$3,600	157.1%	Gulf Coast 72-inch custom double vanity with quartz ($3,600); Coastal 60-inch soft-close quartz ($2,100); Sunshine 48-inch standard top ($1,400). Size and quality differ significantly.
🔴Countertops – Quartz	$3,696	$3,108	MISSING	18.9%	Coastal & Sunshine list kitchen countertops separately (Calacatta 3cm); Gulf Coast rolls countertop cost ($3,108 @ $74/sf) into Tiling line item ($13,540). Line item organization obscures scope.
🔴Demolition & Haul-off	$3,800	$2,900	$4,400	51.7%	Gulf Coast includes dust barriers and full protection ($4,400); Coastal full demo ($3,800); Sunshine basic demo ($2,900). Coastal quotes demo in 'Other' section — should be separate line.
🔴Permits & Fees	$1,850	$1,800	$2,200	22.2%	Sunshine notes permits NOT included in base estimate (owner responsible). Coastal/Gulf Coast include permits. Sunshine's base cost artificially low if permits must be added separately.
🔴Project Management & Cleanup	$950	$420	$1,400	233.3%	Gulf Coast includes daily site supervision + detail cleanup ($1,400); Coastal cleanup/walkthrough ($950); Sunshine final cleanup only ($420). Project oversight scope differs significantly.
🔴Contractor Fee / Contingency	MISSING	$2,965	$2,901	2.2%	Sunshine includes 10% contractor fee ($2,965) in total; Gulf Coast includes 5% contingency reserve ($2,901). Coastal does not break out fee or contingency separately — potentially hidden in other line items.

🔴 Critical = 20%+ variance or missing scope · 14 items flagged across all contractors

DECIDE

Recommendation & Negotiation Leverage

A clear winner with a tailored negotiation playbook to maximize your savings.

AI RECOMMENDATION — WINNER

COASTAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP

$36,256 represents the optimal balance of quality, cost, and warranty protection. At $9,004 more than Sunshine State (26% premium) but $16,410 less than Gulf Coast (31% savings) — Coastal provides premium Kohler/Delta fixtures, 2-year workmanship warranty, quartz countertops, and transparent line-item pricing that eliminates surprises.

HOW MUCH YOU COULD SAVE

Choose Sunshine State over Coastal

$9,004 (25% discount)

— but sacrifices warranty & quality

Choose Coastal over Gulf Coast

$16,410 (31% savings)

— best value proposition

Choose Sunshine State over Gulf Coast

$25,414 (48% savings)

— maximum budget constraint

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Best Value (Cost + Quality + Warranty)

Coastal Construction Group

Best Budget Option

Sunshine State Builders (requires warranty negotiation)

Best Premium Option

Gulf Coast Custom Homes (if budget permits)

Lowest Risk

Gulf Coast Custom Homes (comprehensive warranty + performance guarantee)

The Problem

Why Comparing Construction Quotes Is So Hard

Contractor quotes rarely follow the same format. One contractor includes demolition. Another lists it separately. A third leaves it out entirely. Some include materials. Others include only labor.

Without careful comparison, you may be evaluating apples vs oranges. That's where costly decisions happen.

How It Helps

How QuoteLens Helps You Decide

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Smart Quote Comparison

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Automatically identifies missing items, scope gaps, and unusual pricing patterns across all quotes.

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Know exactly where you have leverage before you pick up the phone or sign anything.

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