Write each contractor's name across the top and work down the rows using the written quotes they gave you. Where a quote says nothing about an item, write 'not stated' rather than assuming it is included. Those blanks are usually where the difference between two numbers lives.
This site does not publish prices, and the worksheet has no price row on purpose. Add the totals yourself once the scope lines match.
Side-by-side scope
| Item | Quote A | Quote B | Quote C |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSLB license number, checked active | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Heater make, model, size | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Tank or tankless; gas or electric | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Venting work described | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Gas connector and shutoff | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Water connectors | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Seismic straps | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Expansion or pressure control, if any | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Permit: who pulls it | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Old heater removal and disposal | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Who does the work: employees or subcontractor | ______ | ______ | ______ |
Using the worksheet
- Fill every row.Write 'not stated' where a quote is silent.
- Ask about the blanks.Call each contractor and ask about anything left unstated. Ask for a revised written quote if the answer changes the scope.
- Check licenses.Look up each CSLB number at cslb.ca.gov and note the result in the first row.
- Compare totals last.Only once the scope lines match does the bottom line tell you something useful.
What a gap usually means
Quote mentions it
- Work is part of the price
- You can hold the contractor to it
- Inspection surprises are less likely
Quote is silent
- It may be excluded or billed later
- It may be assumed unnecessary
- Ask before signing, not after
Common questions
- Why is there no price row?
- This site does not quote prices. Add totals yourself after the scope rows match so the comparison is fair.
- What if a contractor will not put scope in writing?
- That is a reason to be cautious. Ask for it in writing before agreeing to any work.
- How many quotes should I get?
- Two or three is usually enough to see what a typical scope looks like for your house.
General information for Fullerton, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.