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How to compare contractor quotations line by line

Why the lowest total can cost more in the end, and what to check in every quotation.

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Sahyadri Nexus · Updated 12 November 2026

Give everyone the same scope

Quotations can only be compared when they price the same work. Share the same drawings, measurements and specification with every contractor, and ask them to quote item by item.

What to check in each quotation

  • Item-wise quantities and rates, not only a lump sum.
  • Material brand, grade and thickness for each item.
  • What is excluded (debris removal, scaffolding, curing water, electricity, taxes).
  • Payment schedule linked to completed stages.
  • Completion time and what happens if it slips.
  • Defect-correction period after handover.

Watch for warning signs

  • A total far below the others with no explanation.
  • Vague items such as “civil work – lump sum”.
  • Large advance payment before any work starts.
  • No address, references or completed work you can see.

Use the marketplace

Post your requirement on Sahyadri Nexus once and compare responses from listed contractors. Listed businesses are reviewed before they appear, and you can see their profile before you talk to them.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose the lowest quotation?

Not automatically. First make sure every quotation covers the same scope, materials and exclusions. The lowest total often leaves out items that are added later as extras.

How much advance should I pay a contractor?

Keep any advance small and link the remaining payments to completed, checked stages. Agree the schedule in writing before work starts.

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