Free homeowner tool

Got a quote, or a few? Check they're fair before you sign.

Add a photo or PDF of each quote, or paste it. In under a minute you'll see whether each price looks fair for the work, how the quotes compare side by side, what a good quote would include that yours don't, and the questions to ask each trade.No quote yet? Get a free estimate first, then check the quotes against it.

Ready for quotes now? Post your job free and up to 3 local trades text or ring you back.

Why check a quote before you agree it?

Most trades price honestly, and the cheapest quote is often not the best value: one may leave out scaffolding, waste or VAT that another includes. Comparing quotes like for like, paying in stages as work is finished and getting the terms in writing are the simplest ways to avoid paying for work that isn't done.

The government is backing a new voluntary Approved Code for home improvement traders, being rolled out through late 2026, and a Trusted Payments option that releases your money in stages as the work is done. They are voluntary, so a good trade may not be signed up yet, but a trade that is signed up is a good sign. Read the announcement on GOV.UK.

The hiring checklist lists what a good trade shows you before you pay.

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