Countertop installation quote comparison worksheet
Use this worksheet to compare countertop installation bids against the same scope, assumptions, and project conditions.
Planning range $2,400 - $9,500 per project Use the range as context, then compare each bid line by line.
Keep every bid on the same assumptions
Start with the same project description, cost drivers, expected materials, access notes, and timeline for each contractor. The biggest drivers for this project are countertop area, countertop material, edge and cutout complexity, and tear-out and prep.
Scope comparison
| Assumption | Question to ask | Bid 1 notes | Bid 2 notes | Bid 3 notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project scope | What is included in each countertop installation bid, and what would be billed separately? | |||
| Countertop area | How does each contractor account for countertop area? | |||
| Countertop material | How does each contractor account for countertop material? | |||
| Edge and cutout complexity | How does each contractor account for edge and cutout complexity? | |||
| Tear-out and prep | How does each contractor account for tear-out and prep? |
Bid terms to compare
| Bid item | What to compare | Bid 1 notes | Bid 2 notes | Bid 3 notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included work | Labor, standard materials, preparation, cleanup, and disposal included in the price. | |||
| Allowances and exclusions | Items priced as allowances, excluded work, or conditions that could change the final price. | |||
| Permits and code work | Permit handling, inspection requirements, code upgrades, and who pays for surprises. | |||
| Schedule and payment terms | Start date, timeline, deposit, progress payments, final payment, and cancellation terms. | |||
| Warranty and cleanup | Labor warranty, material warranty, site protection, cleanup, and haul-off responsibilities. |
Before you choose a contractor
Ask each contractor to price the same scope, materials, cleanup, warranty, and change-order rules. A low bid is only useful when you know what is included and what can change later.