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Proposal 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.

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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.

  1. 01

    Upload the proposal

    Send the full proposal and any referenced attachments — material specs, warranty documents, or addenda.

  2. 02

    We mark it up

    We review every section, compare it against fair industry norms, and note what to change.

  3. 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.

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