How long should the worksheet take?

About 20 minutes per quote if quotes are detailed; 5 minutes if they're vague (and that's a finding in itself).

Should I show the worksheet to tradies?

Yes — sending the empty worksheet as a brief gets you much better, more comparable quotes back.

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Homeowner Quote Comparison Worksheet

Updated 11 June 2026 · 5 min read · Written for Australian homeowners and builders

A single-page worksheet for homeowners. Three quotes across, line items down — print it, fill it in, and you'll see exactly where each quote stands.

Homeowner Quote Comparison Worksheet
Line item	Quote A	Quote B	Quote C
Headline price (inc GST)	___	___	___
Deposit % required	___	___	___
Demolition / strip out included?	___	___	___
Waste removal / skip included?	___	___	___
Make-good (paint, patching)?	___	___	___
PC sums itemised?	___	___	___
Brands & models specified?	___	___	___
Exclusions written?	___	___	___
Workmanship warranty (months)	___	___	___
Licence verified?	___	___	___
Insurance verified?	___	___	___
Variation procedure documented?	___	___	___
Estimated start date	___	___	___
Estimated duration	___	___	___
True comparable total	___	___	___

Want this filled in automatically across up to five quotes? Upload them to QuoteSift — the report mirrors this worksheet, with red/amber/green flags on each row.

Frequently asked questions

How long should the worksheet take?: About 20 minutes per quote if quotes are detailed; 5 minutes if they're vague (and that's a finding in itself).
Should I show the worksheet to tradies?: Yes — sending the empty worksheet as a brief gets you much better, more comparable quotes back.

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