A printable nine-point worksheet for comparing construction quotes, organizing project records and preparing questions for a technical review.
Safety first
This checklist is general education, not a state-regulated residential inspection, engineering assessment or legal opinion. Do not enter unstable areas, disturb suspect hazardous materials or perform destructive testing. Seek qualified help for safety-critical conditions and legal questions.
Checklist
Write the project goal and the exact areas or assemblies to be repaired, replaced or reviewed.
Collect signed contracts, estimates, drawings, product selections and specification attachments.
For competing proposals, mark included tasks, exclusions, allowances, quantities and cleanup responsibilities.
Record the contractor identity and the verification you completed through the appropriate authorities.
List start and completion expectations, trade coordination, permit responsibilities and access needs.
Identify payment milestones, written change-order procedures and warranty or closeout documents.
For active concerns, label dated original photographs by location and describe observations without assuming causes.
Create a numbered question and issue log with any promised response, next action and responsible party.
Before a paid review, identify the decision you need, possible conflicts and appropriate specialized professionals.