Quote received? Understanding the scope and terms clearly makes any next step easier.

Quote received? Understand the terms before you agree.

Upload your quote or estimate and receive a plain-language overview of the key points.

Quotes don't always make it clear what's included or what could cost extra. Understanding that before you agree is simpler than raising questions once work has started.

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What is actually included?Labour, materials, VAT and call-out fees should each appear separately, not bundled into a single figure.
What could cost extra?Open-ended wording like "additional work as required" can mean costs rise once the job has started.
Before you sign or pay a depositOnce work starts or money changes hands, asking questions becomes harder. A brief check first is straightforward.
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We go through the quote in detail and explain what is clear and what may be worth asking about. You receive ready-to-use letter to send back. You decide what to do next.

  • Review of labour, materials, VAT and other cost lines
  • Check whether scope and exclusions appear clear
  • Review of possible additional costs or open-ended wording
  • Check for pressure wording or short validity periods
  • Clear next steps in plain English
  • Suggested response wording you can adapt

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How it works

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Upload your quote
Upload your quote, estimate, proposal or cost breakdown.
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Receive a free first overview
You get a plain-language summary of what looks clear, what is vague, and whether there are questions worth asking before you agree.
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Optional: further overview
If you want more detail, a further overview with suggested response wording is available for £29.

What quotes often leave unclear

Cost breakdown
Labour, materials and VAT should each appear separately. A single total with no breakdown makes it difficult to understand or compare the price.
Scope and exclusions
What is included and what is not should be clearly stated. Vague scope is one of the most common causes of unexpected costs once work begins.
Deposits, validity and terms
The deposit amount, quote validity period and cancellation terms should all be clear before you commit to anything.

Use this if

You received a quote, estimate or proposal and are not sure what everything means
The quote is a single total with no breakdown of labour, materials or VAT
You are not sure what is included or what could cost extra once the job has started
You want a calm, professional letter to send back before you agree or sign anything

How people experienced the overview

"The quote was just a total figure with no breakdown. The review helped me understand what I should have been seeing — and gave me the right questions to ask."

Customer from Leeds

"There was a line about 'additional work as required' that I didn't feel confident about. The review helped me get a clearer answer before I agreed."

User from Bristol

"I was being asked for a large deposit upfront. The review flagged that the cancellation terms weren't clear — which was exactly what I needed to raise."

Customer from London

"I wouldn't have known how to phrase it professionally. The suggested wording made it easy to go back to the contractor without it feeling like a complaint."

User from Birmingham

Things people usually ask

What should a quote include?
A clear quote should list labour and materials separately, show VAT where applicable, state what is and is not included, and set out any deposit or payment terms. A single total with no breakdown makes it hard to compare prices or question a specific item.
Can extra costs be added once work has started?
It depends on the original agreement. Open-ended wording like "additional work as required" may allow extra charges once work has started. Clarifying scope beforehand is generally far simpler than raising it afterwards.
What happens after I upload?
You receive a plain-language overview by email — typically by the next working day before 4pm. This gives you a plain-language overview of the quote and flags anything worth clarifying. A further overview with suggested response wording is available for £29 if you want more.
Will this tell me whether the price is fair?
The review focuses on clarity and completeness rather than whether the price is the lowest available. Knowing exactly what you are being charged for is usually the more practical starting point before any negotiation.
Can I speak to someone by phone?
Our service is designed around document review and written assessments delivered by email. By working primarily through email rather than telephone consultations, we are able to keep the service affordable while ensuring every document receives a careful and consistent review.
Is this legal advice?
No. DoIPayThat provides plain-language quote overviews and response guidance. It does not provide legal, financial or trade advice.

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