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AI Bid Comparison: the bid referee for roofing quotes

Upload 2-4 contractor bids to normalize scope, reveal missing line items, and call out price outliers. Or analyze one bid when you only have a single quote.

Rule-based analysisAI reads each bid - rules compare scope and pricingHow the method works

Every extracted field remains editable. Low-confidence reads are surfaced for review instead of treated as facts.

Smart Bid Score

Smart Bid Score is the headline check for bid risk.

It grades margin, benchmark fit, missing scope, and deposit risk with visible assumptions. No hidden model call.

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Smart Bid Score: Sample bid

Deterministic margin, risk, and benchmark coaching. No model call.

High-risk bid

Margin (benchmark proxy)

-182%

Target 15% using benchmark cost proxy $11,275.

Formula: ($4,000 bid - $11,275 cost basis) / $4,000 bid = -182% gross margin.

Submitted total

$4,000

Scope basis: 25 squares for Mountain / Front Range TPO membrane.

Risk flags (5)

All 5 flags are listed below; first Actual cost lines missing, Negative margin, Price far below benchmark.

Total price review band

-74%

Submitted total is -74% vs the Mountain / Front Range TPO membrane normalized review band.

Coaching

1Margin -182% - target is 15%. Target price formula: $11,275 / (1 - 15%) = $13,265; add about $9,265 or reduce cost before release.
2Tear-off is not listed; confirm recover eligibility, disposal, deck exposure, and change-order rules in writing.
3Waste factor is not visible; benchmark assumes about 8% for TPO membrane.
4Submitted total is -74% vs the Mountain / Front Range normalized review band; normalize component scope before judging price quality.

Actual cost lines missingNegative marginPrice far below benchmarkTear-off not listedPermit not listed

Assumptions

Area source: 2,500 sq ft supplied and normalized to squares.
Region benchmark: Mountain / Front Range (ZIP 80202). Mountain benchmark uses a modest labor/access premium for high-growth and winter-exposure markets.
System benchmark: TPO membrane; normalized review bands and baseline direct-cost proxy are applied before visible scope adjustments.
Cost source: benchmark-derived direct cost $11,275 from the system baseline at 25 squares because actual labor/material cost lines were not supplied.
Benchmark deltas are rounded review bands, not supplier quotes or verified peer invoices.

Worked example: what the result looks like

Example only, not a real contractor bid: $4,000 for 25 squares of TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin), no license number, no stated warranty, and a 50% deposit.

Verdict

Significant red flags — proceed with caution

Submitted total

$4,000

Follow-up

17 questions to ask

Total price is 64% below the TPO (Thermoplastic) scope-review band
No contractor license number provided
Permit not included in scope

Drop a contractor's bid — PDF or photo — we'll read it for you

The upload only pre-fills visible fields. You stay in control of the final values before analysis.

Drag here or click to upload

PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF up to 12 MB

Form progress

0 of 3 required entries ready

1. Contractor

Contractor name

Contractor license # (leave blank if not provided)

Verify any number with your state contractor licensing board before signing.

2. Roofing system & price

Roofing material / system

Review basis: the selected system changes the component checklist, warranty prompts, and total-price scope band.

Total bid price ($)

Roof size

Unit

Project ZIP / region (optional)

Used only to label the regional benchmark. Leave blank for the US baseline.

3. Warranty terms

Workmanship warranty (years)

Standard: 2–10 yr. Enter 0 if not offered.

Material warranty (years)

Asphalt typically 25–50 yr. Enter 0 if not stated.

Contractor states manufacturer certificationRequired for NDL (no-dollar-limit) enhanced warranties from GAF, Owens Corning, etc.

4. Scope of work — line items included

Check everything that is explicitly listed in the bid or contract.

Tear-off of existing roofRemoval before new installationUnderlaymentFelt or synthetic barrier under roofingFlashingStep, valley, and pipe boot flashingsDrip edgeIRC-required metal at eaves and rakesVentilationRidge vents, soffit, or powered attic ventilationCleanup & haul-offDebris removal + magnetic nail sweepPermitBuilding permit pulled by contractor

5. Payment schedule

Upfront deposit required (%)

Industry standard: 10–30% deposit. 100% upfront is a critical red flag. Enter 0 if no deposit required.

The rule analysis runs on these editable entries in your browser. If you upload a bid, the file is used only to pre-fill this form. Viewing a result records anonymous tool-use metadata and the result summary, and contact details are saved only if you submit the result card.

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AI Bid Comparison: the bid referee for roofing quotes

Upload 2-4 contractor bids to normalize scope, reveal missing line items, and call out price outliers. Or analyze one bid when you only have a single quote.

Rule-based analysisAI reads each bid - rules compare scope and pricingHow the method works

Every extracted field remains editable. Low-confidence reads are surfaced for review instead of treated as facts.

Smart Bid Score is the headline check for bid risk.

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AI Bid Comparison: the bid referee for roofing quotes

Smart Bid Score is the headline check for bid risk.

1. Contractor

2. Roofing system & price

3. Warranty terms

4. Scope of work — line items included

5. Payment schedule