Renovation quote checklist · Before signing or paying
Open your quote and check the materials, charges, payments and acceptance terms. Mark anything unclear as “To ask”. Your questions will be collected into a message you can send.
PERSONAL CHECKING RECORD
Gather the quote, drawings, material list and payment schedule. Note any missing attachments.
SII-R001–SII-R030
Choose a dimension or search a keyword. Open any item for a checking tip and a question to ask.
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What to look forLook for a description, quantity, unit, unit price and subtotal. A total alone does not show what you are paying for.
A question to sendPlease add the quantity, unit, unit price and subtotal for each main work item.Read the formal criterion
What to look forA package price can work. It still needs a list of work, materials, quantities and exclusions.
A question to sendPlease list the work, materials and quantities included in this lump sum, plus anything charged separately.Read the formal criterion
What to look forFixtures, kitchen equipment, air conditioning and hardware need a brand, model or product reference—not just a generic name.
A question to sendPlease provide the brand, model or product reference for the main equipment and explain how substitutions will be agreed.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCheck dimensions, thickness, grade, series and installation method. “Timber board” is not a complete specification.
A question to sendPlease add the dimensions, thickness, grade, series and installation method for the main materials.Read the formal criterion
What to look forWords such as “premium” and “high quality” need a product reference, grade or specific standard you can check.
A question to sendPlease replace vague quality descriptions with a brand, model, grade or specific checkable specification.Read the formal criterion
What to look forLook for brand, range, colour and the primer/top-coat system. “Emulsion paint” leaves these choices open.
A question to sendPlease specify the paint brand, range, colour and intended primer and top-coat layers.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCheck cable size, pipe diameter, material, model and relevant system or pressure ratings. Do not guess technical suitability.
A question to sendPlease list cable sizes, pipe diameters, materials, models and the system specifications required for this project.Read the formal criterion
What to look forFor glass doors, windows or partitions, check thickness, type, tempering and applicable safety specifications.
A question to sendPlease specify the glass thickness, type, whether it is tempered and the applicable safety specifications.Read the formal criterion
What to look forYou should be able to distinguish design, drawings and site revisions from construction charges.
A question to sendPlease list design, drawing, site-revision and construction services separately, with the fee for each.Read the formal criterion
Consistency
What to look forMultiply quantity by unit price, then add the subtotals. Discounts, tax and other adjustments should reconcile to the total.
A question to sendPlease check quantity × unit price, all subtotals and the final amount after discounts, tax or other adjustments.Read the formal criterion
What to look forSquare metres, linear metres, sets and lump sums are different measures. Mixed units need a conversion or explanation.
A question to sendPlease use consistent units for similar work, or provide the conversion and quantity basis.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCompare start dates, completion dates and durations in the quote, attachments and payment schedule.
A question to sendPlease confirm that the quote, attachments and payment schedule use the same dates and schedule version.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCheck the project name, headings, work descriptions and version number so nobody works from the wrong document.
A question to sendPlease proofread the project name, headings, work descriptions and version number, and identify the current quote.Read the formal criterion
What to look forUse one drawing version to spot work shown but not priced, priced but not shown, or described differently.
A question to sendPlease check the quote against the same drawing version and explain any unpriced, unshown or differently specified work.Read the formal criterion
Reasonableness
What to look forCheck the work, materials or written deliverables behind the deposit—not just the percentage requested.
A question to sendPlease explain what work, materials or deliverables the deposit covers and identify verifiable payment milestones.Read the formal criterion
What to look forAsk what materials, quantities, methods and scope support the price. A single figure is not a market-price appraisal.
A question to sendPlease explain the materials, quantity, method, scope and cost components behind this unit price.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCheck bagging, handling, vehicle trips, transport and disposal. Are they included or charged separately?
A question to sendPlease confirm which demolition waste-handling, transport and disposal costs are included and how extras are charged.Read the formal criterion
What to look forA short fee label is fine; an unexplained charge is not useful. Look for services, duration and cost components.
A question to sendPlease list the services, duration and cost components covered by management, supervision and miscellaneous fees.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCheck its timing against completion, acceptance and defect rectification. “Final payment” alone does not define the trigger.
A question to sendPlease state how final payment relates to completion, acceptance and defect rectification, including written confirmation.Read the formal criterion
What to look forLook for locations, quantities, access conditions and disposal arrangements so the charge can be checked against the work.
A question to sendPlease break down demolition locations, quantities, handling conditions, disposal arrangements and related charges.Read the formal criterion
What to look forIf advance payment is requested, check product specifications, ordering or delivery records and what triggers payment.
A question to sendPlease identify the specifications, order or delivery records and verification milestones supporting material prepayment.Read the formal criterion
Executability
What to look forLook for dates, a defined duration or a delivery schedule. “Subject to site progress” gives no usable time baseline.
A question to sendPlease add the start date, expected finish date or defined duration, and how schedule changes will be confirmed.Read the formal criterion
What to look forLook for the start point, duration, coverage, exclusions and repair-request process—not simply the word “warranty”.
A question to sendPlease state the warranty start point, duration, coverage, exclusions and repair-request process.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCheck who to contact, how to give notice and how both sides will record, confirm and handle a disagreement.
A question to sendPlease define how disputes or site discrepancies will be notified, recorded, confirmed in writing and handled.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCheck how additions, omissions and changed methods are priced, timed and approved before they are carried out.
A question to sendPlease define pricing, time adjustments and written approval before additions, omissions or changed methods are carried out.Read the formal criterion
What to look forLook for inspection items, the checking method, who confirms them, rectification deadlines and rechecks.
A question to sendPlease list stage and final acceptance checks, who confirms them, defect-rectification deadlines and recheck arrangements.Read the formal criterion
What to look forBeyond the target finish date, check notice, cause, responsibility and recovery arrangements.
A question to sendPlease agree how delays will be notified, causes and responsibilities confirmed, and recovery and schedule changes handled.Read the formal criterion
What to look forCheck protection for floors, furniture, lifts and corridors, plus cleaning, reinstatement and damage responsibilities.
A question to sendPlease define site and common-area protection, cleaning, reinstatement and responsibility for damage.Read the formal criterion
What to look forLook for materials, layers, locations, coverage and testing or acceptance arrangements. Wording alone does not prove workmanship.
A question to sendPlease specify waterproofing materials, layers, locations, coverage and flood-testing or other acceptance arrangements.Read the formal criterion
What to look forLook for company and contact details, date, version and an identifiable signature, stamp or other confirmation.
A question to sendPlease add company and contact details, date, version and an identifiable signature, stamp or other confirmation.Read the formal criterion
YOUR FOLLOW-UP NOTE
Only items marked “To ask” appear here. After copying, add the quote date, version and relevant work item before sending.
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An empty question list does not prove the document is complete or the project is risk-free. Review unchecked items too; “Not applicable” does not mean passed.
No questions selected yet. Mark anything missing or unclear as “To ask” to add it here.
CLOSE THE LOOP
Ask for the answers to be added to the quote or attachments, with a revision date. Change an item to “Confirmed” once you have checked the update—not just because someone says it is included.
Several quotes? Align the scope before comparingNo. This is a tool for organising document questions, not a pass/fail test. Mark work outside your project as “Not applicable”. Ask about missing details that affect charges, payments or delivery before deciding.
Yes. Start with the quote you have. Compare it with any drawings, material lists and payment schedules. Mark missing information as “To ask” rather than guessing to finish the checklist.
No. Your selections record your own reading. They are not an SII review or a LEVEL 1–5 Document Maturity assessment, and do not guarantee price, workmanship or legal effect.
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SII reviews documents, not contractors. It does not provide legal advice, engineering appraisal, market-price appraisal or construction-quality guarantees.
Personal checking record, not an SII review. Add the quote date/version and your checking date.
Reviewed: 0 / 30 · 0 to ask
Not checked
Look for a description, quantity, unit, unit price and subtotal. A total alone does not show what you are paying for.
A question to send: Please add the quantity, unit, unit price and subtotal for each main work item.
Not checked
A package price can work. It still needs a list of work, materials, quantities and exclusions.
A question to send: Please list the work, materials and quantities included in this lump sum, plus anything charged separately.
Not checked
Fixtures, kitchen equipment, air conditioning and hardware need a brand, model or product reference—not just a generic name.
A question to send: Please provide the brand, model or product reference for the main equipment and explain how substitutions will be agreed.
Not checked
Check dimensions, thickness, grade, series and installation method. “Timber board” is not a complete specification.
A question to send: Please add the dimensions, thickness, grade, series and installation method for the main materials.
Not checked
Words such as “premium” and “high quality” need a product reference, grade or specific standard you can check.
A question to send: Please replace vague quality descriptions with a brand, model, grade or specific checkable specification.
Not checked
Look for brand, range, colour and the primer/top-coat system. “Emulsion paint” leaves these choices open.
A question to send: Please specify the paint brand, range, colour and intended primer and top-coat layers.
Not checked
Check cable size, pipe diameter, material, model and relevant system or pressure ratings. Do not guess technical suitability.
A question to send: Please list cable sizes, pipe diameters, materials, models and the system specifications required for this project.
Not checked
For glass doors, windows or partitions, check thickness, type, tempering and applicable safety specifications.
A question to send: Please specify the glass thickness, type, whether it is tempered and the applicable safety specifications.
Not checked
You should be able to distinguish design, drawings and site revisions from construction charges.
A question to send: Please list design, drawing, site-revision and construction services separately, with the fee for each.
Not checked
Multiply quantity by unit price, then add the subtotals. Discounts, tax and other adjustments should reconcile to the total.
A question to send: Please check quantity × unit price, all subtotals and the final amount after discounts, tax or other adjustments.
Not checked
Square metres, linear metres, sets and lump sums are different measures. Mixed units need a conversion or explanation.
A question to send: Please use consistent units for similar work, or provide the conversion and quantity basis.
Not checked
Compare start dates, completion dates and durations in the quote, attachments and payment schedule.
A question to send: Please confirm that the quote, attachments and payment schedule use the same dates and schedule version.
Not checked
Check the project name, headings, work descriptions and version number so nobody works from the wrong document.
A question to send: Please proofread the project name, headings, work descriptions and version number, and identify the current quote.
Not checked
Use one drawing version to spot work shown but not priced, priced but not shown, or described differently.
A question to send: Please check the quote against the same drawing version and explain any unpriced, unshown or differently specified work.
Not checked
Check the work, materials or written deliverables behind the deposit—not just the percentage requested.
A question to send: Please explain what work, materials or deliverables the deposit covers and identify verifiable payment milestones.
Not checked
Ask what materials, quantities, methods and scope support the price. A single figure is not a market-price appraisal.
A question to send: Please explain the materials, quantity, method, scope and cost components behind this unit price.
Not checked
Check bagging, handling, vehicle trips, transport and disposal. Are they included or charged separately?
A question to send: Please confirm which demolition waste-handling, transport and disposal costs are included and how extras are charged.
Not checked
A short fee label is fine; an unexplained charge is not useful. Look for services, duration and cost components.
A question to send: Please list the services, duration and cost components covered by management, supervision and miscellaneous fees.
Not checked
Check its timing against completion, acceptance and defect rectification. “Final payment” alone does not define the trigger.
A question to send: Please state how final payment relates to completion, acceptance and defect rectification, including written confirmation.
Not checked
Look for locations, quantities, access conditions and disposal arrangements so the charge can be checked against the work.
A question to send: Please break down demolition locations, quantities, handling conditions, disposal arrangements and related charges.
Not checked
If advance payment is requested, check product specifications, ordering or delivery records and what triggers payment.
A question to send: Please identify the specifications, order or delivery records and verification milestones supporting material prepayment.
Not checked
Look for dates, a defined duration or a delivery schedule. “Subject to site progress” gives no usable time baseline.
A question to send: Please add the start date, expected finish date or defined duration, and how schedule changes will be confirmed.
Not checked
Look for the start point, duration, coverage, exclusions and repair-request process—not simply the word “warranty”.
A question to send: Please state the warranty start point, duration, coverage, exclusions and repair-request process.
Not checked
Check who to contact, how to give notice and how both sides will record, confirm and handle a disagreement.
A question to send: Please define how disputes or site discrepancies will be notified, recorded, confirmed in writing and handled.
Not checked
Check how additions, omissions and changed methods are priced, timed and approved before they are carried out.
A question to send: Please define pricing, time adjustments and written approval before additions, omissions or changed methods are carried out.
Not checked
Look for inspection items, the checking method, who confirms them, rectification deadlines and rechecks.
A question to send: Please list stage and final acceptance checks, who confirms them, defect-rectification deadlines and recheck arrangements.
Not checked
Beyond the target finish date, check notice, cause, responsibility and recovery arrangements.
A question to send: Please agree how delays will be notified, causes and responsibilities confirmed, and recovery and schedule changes handled.
Not checked
Check protection for floors, furniture, lifts and corridors, plus cleaning, reinstatement and damage responsibilities.
A question to send: Please define site and common-area protection, cleaning, reinstatement and responsibility for damage.
Not checked
Look for materials, layers, locations, coverage and testing or acceptance arrangements. Wording alone does not prove workmanship.
A question to send: Please specify waterproofing materials, layers, locations, coverage and flood-testing or other acceptance arrangements.
Not checked
Look for company and contact details, date, version and an identifiable signature, stamp or other confirmation.
A question to send: Please add company and contact details, date, version and an identifiable signature, stamp or other confirmation.
SII reviews documents, not contractors. It does not provide legal advice, engineering appraisal, market-price appraisal or construction-quality guarantees.
