About Check a quote
Protecting Homeowners Through Expert Knowledge
Every year, over 36,000 UK homeowners file complaints about home improvement projects. Many lose thousands to overpriced quotes, unnecessary specifications, and misleading contractors. Yet most people spend more time researching a £500 TV than verifying a £15,000 landscaping quote.
Check a quote exists to change that.
Our Story
After 25+ years in the landscaping and construction industry, our founder witnessed the same problem repeatedly: honest homeowners making huge financial decisions without understanding what they were really paying for.
Some received genuinely fair quotes from quality contractors but couldn't recognize good value. Others faced massive overcharging - paying 150% markups on materials when 25% is standard, or accepting "essential" specifications that were completely unnecessary.
The issue wasn't just rogue traders. It was information imbalance. Contractors have decades of experience understanding costs. Homeowners are making once-in-a-lifetime decisions with minimal knowledge.
Check a quote bridges that gap.
What We Do
We provide independent, professional analysis of trade quotes before you sign contracts.
We Verify:
- Labour rates and realistic time requirements
- Specification necessity vs. gold-plating
- Contractor credentials
- Payment schedules and contract terms
- Fair value vs. excessive pricing
We Identify:
- Cost-saving opportunities through material alternatives
- Unnecessary specifications adding expense
- Red flags indicating potential problems
- When higher prices reflect genuine quality
- Direct purchase opportunities
We Deliver:
- Clear, actionable reports within 24 hours
- Specific recommendations you can use immediately
- Expert consultation to discuss findings
- Confidence to proceed or negotiate
Our Approach: Fair to Everyone
We're not anti-contractor. We support quality tradespeople who price fairly and deliver excellent work.
We believe:
- Contractors deserve fair profit (10-25% on materials is reasonable)
- Quality work costs more than cowboy work, and that's justified
- Higher prices can reflect better materials, proper insurance, and skilled labour
- The best contractors welcome informed customers
What we oppose:
- Excessive markups (100%+ on materials)
- Unnecessary specifications inflating prices
- Misleading terms and hidden costs
- Rogue traders exploiting customer ignorance
- Unfair competition from cowboys undermining legitimate businesses
Many honest contractors actually refer customers to us because our analysis validates their transparent, fair pricing.
Why Trust Us?
25+ Years Industry Experience
Hands-on experience in landscaping, groundwork, and construction provides intimate knowledge of true trade prices, realistic timelines, quality indicators, and common industry practices.
Professional Independence
No contractor affiliations. No referral fees. No conflicts of interest. Your interests are our only concern.
Proven Results
Average customer saves £2,500 through our recommendations. Many proceed confidently with their original contractor after we verify fair pricing.
Professional Standards
Fully insured with professional indemnity coverage. Continuous market research maintains accurate pricing data.
Our Promise
To Homeowners:
- Honest, independent analysis without contractor bias
- Clear explanations in plain English
- Fast 24-hour turnaround
- Actionable recommendations
- Support for follow-up questions
To Contractors:
- Fair assessment recognizing quality and value
- Acknowledgment when pricing is appropriate
- Help identifying unfair competition
- Support for informed customer conversations
Who We Help
Homeowners Planning:
- Landscaping and garden projects
- Driveways and patios
- Extensions and conversions
- Groundwork and foundations
- Fencing and outdoor structures
- Roofing and building work
- And much more From Kitchens to bathrooms
Particularly Valuable For:
- First-time major projects
- High-value projects (£10k+)
- Quotes that "feel" expensive
- Pressure for quick decisions
- Significantly varying quotes
- Projects requiring technical knowledge
Get Started
Before you say yes, give yourself the advantage of professional insight. Our analysis takes just 24 hours and could save you thousands - or provide confidence you're making a smart decision.
Contact: contact@checkaquote.uk
Website: www.checkaquote.uk
