Remodeling Quote Comparison Calculator
Enter up to three quotes for the same project to compare price, warranty and schedule side by side.
Estimates use typical installed prices and standard measurements. They are not a quote. An in-home consultation sets your exact price.
Licensing and insurance in Oklahoma
Oklahoma doesn't issue a statewide general contractor license for residential remodeling, so the remodeler's own credentials vary. The trades inside your bathroom are different: plumbing and electrical work must be done by tradespeople licensed through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB), and you can look up a license on the CIB website. Ask who will do the plumbing and electrical work and get their license numbers.
Ask every remodeler for a certificate of general liability insurance, and workers' compensation if they have employees. As the disclaimer on this site notes, verifying a contractor's license and insurance is the homeowner's responsibility, and it takes ten minutes.
Questions to ask at the in-home consultation
- Is the price fixed, and exactly what does it include (tear-out, haul-away, plumbing, glass, trim, cleanup)?
- What happens if you find water damage or bad plumbing behind the walls? How is that priced?
- Who will be in my home: your employees or subcontractors? Who's my point of contact?
- Will you pull permits if the work needs them?
- What's the warranty on workmanship, and on the products?
- How long will my bathroom be out of service? See the timeline calculator.
- Can I see photos of similar Tulsa projects, and talk to recent customers?
Red flags
- Pressure to sign the same day for a "today-only" price
- A large cash deposit before any materials are ordered
- No written contract or a vague one-line scope
- Can't or won't provide proof of insurance
- A price far below every other quote with no clear explanation
- Suggesting you pull the permit yourself as the "owner"
How to compare quotes fairly
Make sure every quote covers the same scope, materials and fixtures. Then look at the warranty and schedule, not only the bottom line. The calculator above lines up to three quotes against the middle price and flags any that are far above or below. A quote 25% or more under the others usually means something is missing or will become a change order later.
What a good contract includes
- Detailed scope, with brands and models of key products
- Total price, payment schedule tied to progress, and how changes are priced
- Start date and estimated duration
- Permits, cleanup and debris removal responsibilities
- Written warranty terms
The FTC's Cooling-Off Rule generally gives buyers three business days to cancel many sales made in the home, with some exceptions. Ask the remodeler to explain your cancellation rights in writing.