Why compare
Two proposals for the same wet kitchen can look very different because they describe different work. One may include opening cabinet cavities and daily readings; another may cover only fans on the visible floor. This sheet helps you put them side by side. It does not assume anything about any particular provider, and anyone you speak to may handle some tasks and not others.
Scope questions
Ask each contractor the same questions.
- Which rooms and layers are included, and which are not?
- Will cavities under cabinets and behind baseboards be opened?
- How will you check the ceiling below, if there is one?
- Are repairs and reinstallation included, or only drying?
- Who removes and disposes of damaged materials?
Comparison sheet
| Item | Proposal A | Proposal B |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of rooms and layers | ||
| Readings schedule and logs | ||
| Equipment described | ||
| Daily visits or checks | ||
| Items excluded | ||
| Repair or rebuild included | ||
| How changes to scope are handled | ||
| Documentation for insurer |
Reading the answers
- IfProposal does not list how progress will be measuredAsk what readings will be taken and how often.
- IfScope is a single line with no rooms listedAsk for a itemized scope in writing.
- IfEverything is described as needing removalAsk what readings or conditions support that.
- IfNothing is described as needing removalAsk how hidden materials will be checked.
- IfThe insurer has requirementsCheck that the proposal is compatible before signing.
Before you sign
- Scope is itemized and matches what you saw
- Start and finish expectations are described
- Responsibility for repairs is clear
- Change orders are explained
- Insurance coordination is described
- You have a copy of everything
What this sheet cannot do
It cannot tell you whether a company is reliable or has the staff to do the work. Verify licenses, insurance and references through the sources that apply, and do not assume that any website lists a business that is available at your address.
It also helps to ask each contractor to describe the first visit in order. Who arrives, what do they check first, and what decisions will they ask you to make that day? A clear description of the first visit usually signals clear thinking about the whole job. Compare notes after each conversation while the details are fresh, and do not treat a longer proposal as better; the useful measure is whether it answers your questions.
General information for Arvada, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.