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Your estimate looks right.
But is it missing
something?

Upload your quote draft and get an instant AI audit. The Estimate Auditor catches underpriced line items, flags code considerations, and finds commonly forgotten labour costs — before the quote goes out.

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That feeling when you're halfway through the job and realize you forgot to include demo labour, permit fees, and site cleanup in the quote — and now you're eating $2,400 out of pocket.

Where quotes go wrong

Most estimate mistakes happen in the last 5 minutes before sending.

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Underpriced line items

Your labour rate looked fine when you typed it. But it's $15/hr below current Canadian market rates for that trade. You won the job and immediately started losing money.

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Code considerations missed

The scope triggers a permit requirement or a specific code-mandated material. You didn't include it. Now it's a change order conversation mid-job that damages the client relationship.

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Forgotten labour costs

Demo and disposal. Mobilization. Inspection time. Material staging. Site protection. Cleanup. These aren't on the quote. They're real hours your crew will work — unpaid.

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No second set of eyes

Solo contractors don't have an estimating team to review the quote. One person built it, one person sends it. The Estimate Auditor is your second set of eyes before it goes out.

Live example

Here's what the Estimate Auditor catches.

A real bathroom renovation quote — before and after the audit.

📄 Quote draft uploaded
Demo existing tile & fixtures $0
Plumbing rough-in $1,200
Tile supply & install $2,800
Vanity & fixtures install $400
Drywall & paint $600
HST (13%) $650
Total $5,650
🔍 Estimate Auditor flagged 3 issues
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Underpriced Line Item
Demo labour is listed at $0. Bathroom demo and disposal typically runs $400–$800 in Ontario. This is real crew time that needs to be in the quote.
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Code Consideration
Bathroom renovations may require a building permit in Ontario depending on scope. Verify with your municipality — permit fees and inspection time should be included if applicable.
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Forgotten Labour
No line item for site protection, cleanup, or final inspection walkthrough. These typically add 4–6 hours of labour to a bathroom reno and are commonly omitted from quotes.
💡 Estimated recovered value: $1,100 – $1,600 in missed costs

What the audit checks for

Three categories. Every quote reviewed.

Underpriced Line Items
  • Labour rates below current Canadian market standards
  • Material costs that don't reflect current Canadian pricing
  • Flat fees that don't account for job complexity
  • Hourly rates inconsistent with trade and region
  • Items priced too low relative to scope described
Code Considerations
  • Permit requirements based on scope and province
  • Inspection requirements that add time to the job
  • Code-mandated materials not included in the quote
  • Safety requirements specific to the trade scope
  • Municipal regulations that may affect the project
Forgotten Labour Costs
  • Demo and disposal — commonly left at $0
  • Mobilization and site setup time
  • Material staging and handling hours
  • Site protection (floor covering, dust barriers)
  • Final cleanup and debris removal
  • Inspection walkthrough and punch list time

How it works

Upload. Audit. Send with confidence.

01

Upload your estimate draft

Upload your quote in any format — PDF, Word, Excel, or paste the text directly. No formatting required. The AI reads whatever you have.

02

AI reviews every line item

The Estimate Auditor checks your quote against Canadian trade standards, flags underpriced items, identifies missing labour, and notes code considerations relevant to your scope.

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Get your instant audit report

Receive a clear, actionable report with flagged items organized by category. Review the flags, update your quote where needed, and send it with confidence.

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Send a tighter quote

Your updated quote covers the real cost of the job. No surprise shortfalls halfway through. No margin left on the table. No awkward change order conversations.

Free. Instant. No login required.

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Common questions

Everything you need to know about the Estimate Auditor

Questions contractors ask us most.

What is the Estimate Auditor?
The Estimate Auditor is a free AI-powered tool by MapleGrid AI that reviews your contractor estimate before you send it to the client. Upload your quote draft and instantly get a report flagging underpriced line items, code considerations to verify, and commonly forgotten labour costs — so nothing slips through before the quote goes out.
How does the Estimate Auditor work?
Upload your estimate draft to the Estimate Auditor. The AI reviews every line item against Canadian trade standards, checks for commonly missed labour tasks, flags items that appear underpriced based on Canadian rates, and identifies code considerations relevant to the scope. You get an instant audit report before sending the quote.
What does the Estimate Auditor catch?
The Estimate Auditor catches three categories: underpriced line items where your rates may be below Canadian market standards, code considerations such as permits or required materials, and commonly forgotten labour costs such as demo, cleanup, mobilization, inspection time, and material handling that contractors frequently omit from quotes.
Is the Estimate Auditor free?
Yes. The Estimate Auditor is completely free to use. No login required, no credit card, no subscription. Upload your estimate draft and get your audit report instantly.
What types of contractor estimates can the Estimate Auditor review?
The Estimate Auditor works for any trades estimate including plumbing, electrical, roofing, framing, general contracting, HVAC, drywall, flooring, painting, basement finishing, renovations, and new construction scopes. It is built for Canadian contractors and references Canadian labour rates and building code standards.
Why do contractors underprice their estimates?
Contractors most commonly underprice estimates because they forget to include demo and disposal labour, mobilization time, inspection and permit costs, material handling and staging time, cleanup and site protection, and callbacks or warranty time. The Estimate Auditor is built to catch these exact omissions before the quote goes to the client.
What is the best free tool to check a contractor estimate in Canada?
The Estimate Auditor by MapleGrid AI is a free AI-powered tool that reviews contractor estimates for underpriced items, forgotten labour costs, and code considerations — before the quote is sent to the client. No login or credit card required. Built specifically for Canadian contractors.

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