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$12 · one-timeContractor Bid Comparison Worksheet
Lay up to 5 contractor bids side by side and catch what's quietly missing before it becomes a change order.
What's inside
- 40+ line items grouped by phase so every bid covers the same scope
- Automatic low / high / average spread plus a what's-missing count per bid
- 15 questions to ask before you sign, and a red-flags reference tab
Works in Microsoft Excel and free Google Sheets. Secure Stripe checkout, instant download after payment.
What this helps you avoid
- •Signing the lowest bid only to learn it left out demo, haul-off, or permits the others included.
- •Comparing one contractor's detailed bid against another's vague one-liner and assuming they cover the same work.
- •Change orders for 'extras' that should have been in the original scope all along.
Who this is for
- Homeowners collecting two to five contractor bids who want to compare them apples to apples.
- Owner-GCs who need every trade quoting the exact same scope.
- First-timers who don't yet know what a complete bid should even include.
Who this is not for
- —Commercial GCs who already run estimating software.
- —Anyone who has already chosen a contractor and signed.
Questions
How many bids can I compare?
Up to five side by side, with a column that flags what each bid is missing versus the others.
Do I need Excel?
No — it opens in Microsoft Excel or free Google Sheets, your choice.
Will it tell me which bid to pick?
It surfaces the differences and gaps so you can decide with eyes open. It won't choose for you.
Want this done for you, automatically?
GC In My Pocket is the app version: AI bid checks against current local prices, receipt capture from your phone, budget tracking, and scheduling — for homeowners running their own remodel.
Templates are for planning and record-keeping; they aren't professional construction, legal, or tax advice. Questions or download trouble? Email hello@gcinmypocket.com and we'll make it right.