A free, nonprofit project by CLCIC

Free Estimate Check beta 1.1

Got a quote from a contractor? Upload it to see if the price is fair, and what to ask before you sign.

Why check before you sign?

Easy to fix nowHard to change once it's signed.
Catch what's missingPermits, cleanup, warranty, payments.
Fresh 2026 pricesCompared with typical prices near you.

Free · about a minute · your file stays on your device

Your estimate
Drop the estimate here PDF, photos or screenshots (several pages OK) · or click to choose
or paste it
Where should we send your report?

The checker script isn't running on this page yet. In GHL, copy everything from <script> to </script> into Settings → Tracking Code → Footer, then publish.

Need a hand?

  • Check a contractor's license with the state's Contractors State License Board (CSLB): (800) 321-2752 or look it up online.
  • Have a problem with a contractor? California Consumer Affairs can help: (800) 952-5210, weekdays 8 to 5.
  • Good to know: in California a down payment can't be more than $1,000 or 10% of the price, whichever is less. For most contracts signed at home, you have 3 business days to change your mind.
  • Questions about this tool? Email us at [email protected].

Free Estimate Check is a free, nonprofit project by CLCIC (California Legal Compliance Investigation Commission). It's general information, not legal advice.