Complete sample · fictional bathroom quotes
Budget Bath Co. (sample): payment terms need a written answer before your deposit.
Main-floor bathroom renovation · 2 contractor quotes
Side-by-side costs
Budget Bath Co. (sample)
- Quoted total
- $14,500
- Documented extras
- $650
- Included tile / material allowance
- $1,000
- Total so far
- $15,150 + ?
Stated total: page 1 · “Total: $14,500 CAD, before GST.”
Northwood Renovations (sample)
- Quoted total
- $16,200
- Documented extras
- $0
- Included tile / material allowance
- $2,400
- Total so far
- $16,200 + ?
Stated total: page 1 · “Total: $16,200 CAD, including GST.”
Scenario replaces only a documented, included allowance; installation, upgrade tax and other unknowns stay open.
Neither quote can be called cheaper yet. Confirm every open cost, allowance overage and tax treatment in writing.
Before you pay the deposit
Budget Bath Co. (sample)
- Please confirm payment terms in writing: the wording is unclear. Confirm milestones, refund conditions and remaining payment dates. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit?
- Please confirm allowances in writing: the wording is unclear. Confirm installation, overage pricing and tax on upgrades. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit?
- Please confirm taxes in writing: your quote explicitly excludes this. Confirm the exact GST amount and taxable extras. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit?
Hi Budget Bath Co. (sample), before I pay a deposit for Main-floor bathroom renovation, please reply in writing: 1. Please confirm payment terms in writing: the wording is unclear. Confirm milestones, refund conditions and remaining payment dates. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit? 2. Please confirm allowances in writing: the wording is unclear. Confirm installation, overage pricing and tax on upgrades. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit? 3. Please confirm taxes in writing: your quote explicitly excludes this. Confirm the exact GST amount and taxable extras. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit? Please send an updated written quote if any price or term changes. Thank you.
Northwood Renovations (sample)
- Please confirm payment terms in writing: the wording is unclear. Confirm refund conditions and what counts as completion. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit?
- Please confirm allowances in writing: the wording is unclear. Confirm overage pricing and upgrade tax. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit?
- For Main-floor bathroom renovation, please reconfirm the stated materials before I pay a deposit: “Materials include a $2,400 tile allowance.” (page 1). Does this cover our agreed scope, and are there any conditions or changes I should approve in writing?
Hi Northwood Renovations (sample), before I pay a deposit for Main-floor bathroom renovation, please reply in writing: 1. Please confirm payment terms in writing: the wording is unclear. Confirm refund conditions and what counts as completion. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit? 2. Please confirm allowances in writing: the wording is unclear. Confirm overage pricing and upgrade tax. What is included, what is payable separately, and what exact amount or terms apply before I pay a deposit? 3. For Main-floor bathroom renovation, please reconfirm the stated materials before I pay a deposit: “Materials include a $2,400 tile allowance.” (page 1). Does this cover our agreed scope, and are there any conditions or changes I should approve in writing? Please send an updated written quote if any price or term changes. Thank you.
What the quotes actually say
Budget Bath Co. (sample)
materials
included
Confirm which fixtures and materials are covered beyond tile.
“Materials include a $1,000 tile allowance.” · Page 1
allowances
unclear
Confirm installation, overage pricing and tax on upgrades.
“Materials include a $1,000 tile allowance.” · Page 1
demolition
included
Demolition stated as included.
“Demolition included.” · Page 1
disposal
Explicitly excluded
A documented $650 extra.
“Bin and disposal excluded, $650 extra.” · Page 1
permits
Explicitly excluded
Confirm the permit fee and who applies.
“Permit supplied by owner.” · Page 1
taxes
Explicitly excluded
Confirm the exact GST amount and taxable extras.
“GST is additional; amount to be confirmed.” · Page 1
payment terms
unclear
Confirm milestones, refund conditions and remaining payment dates.
“Deposit 50% on acceptance.” · Page 1
warranty
Quote doesn't say
Ask for workmanship warranty and exclusions.
Not found in the supplied quote pages; this is not an explicit exclusion.
cleanup
included
Final cleanup included.
“Final cleanup included.” · Page 1
Northwood Renovations (sample)
materials
included
Confirm all selected fixtures are covered.
“Materials include a $2,400 tile allowance.” · Page 1
allowances
unclear
Confirm overage pricing and upgrade tax.
“Materials include a $2,400 tile allowance.” · Page 1
demolition
included
Included.
“Demolition and disposal included.” · Page 1
disposal
included
Included.
“Demolition and disposal included.” · Page 1
permits
included
Included.
“Permit included.” · Page 1
taxes
included
Included in the stated total.
“GST included.” · Page 1
payment terms
unclear
Confirm refund conditions and what counts as completion.
“Deposit 20%, balance on completion.” · Page 1
warranty
included
One year stated; confirm exclusions.
“Workmanship warranty 1 year.” · Page 1
cleanup
included
Included.
“Final cleanup included.” · Page 1
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