Planning a roof replacement, kitchen remodel, or other home project? Contractors send quotes in completely different formats — different line items, different terminology, different categories. OpenHomeQuote standardizes the process so you can compare bids on a like-for-like basis, line by line.
Get startedPick your project type — roofing, kitchen, bathroom, and more. We generate a standardized quote form with the right line items for your trade, so every contractor prices the same scope.
Takes about 2 minutes. No account needed.
Share your project's invite link with each contractor you're considering. They each get their own form to fill out — same line items, same format. Don't be shy about following up: a 10-minute form is nothing for a contractor compared to what they spend finding new customers.
Most homeowners invite 3–5 contractors. Expect 3–7 days for all quotes to come in.
Once quotes start coming in, view the side-by-side comparison. You'll see every contractor, every line item — exactly where one bid is higher or lower, so you can ask informed questions before making a decision.
Everything is free — collecting quotes and comparing them.
On a $20K+ project, one overlooked line item can cost you thousands. The comparison table shows you exactly where each contractor is higher or lower — so you can negotiate from a position of knowledge, not guesswork.
Spot the outlier. One contractor charging $2,400 for shingles when the others charge $1,800? Now you see it.
Negotiate with data. "Your flashing cost is $200 more than the other bids" is a stronger conversation than "can you do better?"
Avoid the cheapest trap. The lowest total isn't always the best deal. Line-by-line comparison shows who cut corners and who priced it right.
Skip the spreadsheet. No more copying numbers from PDFs, emails, and handwritten notes into a Google Sheet. Contractors fill out the same form — the comparison builds itself.
A sample roofing project with three contractors. Green highlights the best price per line item.
Without this, you're stuck comparing a PDF, a handwritten note, and an email — each with different line items, different terminology, and different scope.
One contractor bundles labor and materials. Another leaves out cleanup. A third quotes "roofing" as a single line for $12K. Which one is actually cheapest? Which one is cutting corners?
| Line item | Mike's Roofing | ABC Contracting | TopRoof Co |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear-off & disposal | $2,200 | $2,500 | $2,350 |
| Underlayment | $950 | $920 | $930 |
| Shingles — field | $7,140 | $6,000 | $7,860 |
| Flashing | $730 | $820 | $650 |
| Cleanup & haul-away | $500 | $400 | $550 |
| Total | $11,520 | $10,640 | $12,340 |
Create your project and compare quotes for free — no payment required.
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