FranklyProposal Review
Read the proposal before it reads you.
A contractor proposal looks tidy because the contractor wrote it. Frankly reads it as the homeowner — checking that the scope, schedule, payments, and warranty actually protect you.
Every engagement is a flat fee quoted in writing before any work starts. Send your documents to receive the exact fee with no obligation.
Who this is for
- Homeowners with a formal contractor proposal in hand
- Owners who've narrowed it down to one preferred contractor
- Anyone uncertain about payment schedules or change-order language
- Owners whose proposal references documents they haven't seen
Problems it solves
- Scope written in marketing language instead of measurable terms
- Payment schedules that front-load most of the cost
- Change-order clauses that let pricing shift without your sign-off
- Warranty language that excludes the most common failures
What you get
- Section-by-section review of the proposal
- Flags on scope, schedule, payment, change order, and warranty terms
- Plain-English explanation of every clause that matters
- Specific edits and additions to request before signing
- A written summary you can share with a spouse or attorney
- Confidence the document protects you, not just the contractor
How it works
A clear, written process.
- 01
Upload the proposal
Send the full proposal and any referenced attachments — material specs, warranty documents, or addenda.
- 02
We mark it up
We review every section, compare it against fair industry norms, and note what to change.
- 03
You get a markup and summary
A written summary plus a punch list of edits to request — ready to send to the contractor.
Frequently asked
- How is this different from contractor bid review?
- Bid review focuses on competitive pricing and scope completeness, often across multiple bids. Proposal review focuses on the legal and procedural terms inside one polished proposal.
- Should I have a lawyer review it too?
- For high-dollar or complex estimates, yes. Our review is consulting, not legal advice, and we'll say when a lawyer should be involved.
- What if I already signed?
- Reach out anyway. Before work begins, there's often still room to clarify scope or change-order terms in writing.
- How fast is turnaround?
- Most proposal reviews are returned within 48 hours of receiving the full document.
Get an independent set of eyes on your project.
Send your estimate or scope. We'll quote a flat fee in writing before any work starts.