For homeowners

Control the project before it controls your wallet.

Compare the complete job—not just the price at the bottom of a quote. Find missing work, unclear allowances, payment risks and costs that may land back on you.

Best place to start

Compare two contractor quotes

See adjusted project cost, written scope, exclusions, allowances, deposits, warranties and unanswered questions side by side.

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Plan the whole budget

True project cost

Add permits, demolition, site work, utilities, contingency and other costs that may sit outside a contractor's number.

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Equipment costs

Calculate what it costs to run

Estimate HVAC, heating, water-heater, generator, pool-pump and water-treatment costs using your own rates.

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Before hiring

Turn unknowns into written questions

Use the comparison to create a printable list of details each contractor still needs to answer.

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UtilityMath does not choose a contractor for you. It helps you compare what is written, identify what is missing, and ask better questions before signing or paying.