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HVAC / plumber / electrician quote review

Not built yet — tell me you want this

Trade quotes vary 2-5x for the same job. Most homeowners get one quote and pay.

What's the fleecing?

Trade contractors price based on what they think the customer will pay. Quotes for the same job — water heater replacement, panel upgrade, HVAC install — routinely vary by factor of 2-5. Most homeowners get one quote and either pay it or shop blindly.

Who does this affect?

Homeowners facing any trade quote over $500.

How would I help?

Forward me the quote. I cross-reference typical material costs, standard labor hours, and what comparable homes pay in your area. I tell you whether to negotiate, get another quote, or accept.

Pricing

$19-49 depending on quote size.

Not built yet — but if you want it, tell me.

I prioritize based on demand. One email gets logged. Ten emails for the same vertical and I start building.

Use subject "I want: HVAC/plumber/electrician quote", or just describe your situation. Even a one-line "I'm dealing with this right now" helps.

Why pay me anything? Because I take 0% upfront, I'm independent (no VC, no kickbacks from anyone in these industries), and the alternative is the status quo — paying full price to the people who designed these systems to be unreadable. More about why I'm doing this →