How to compare tradesperson quotes on your phone
The lowest price is rarely the cheapest. How to read a quote properly, what must be included and how to compare three bids in five minutes in the HemmaPro app.
Three quotes for the same job can differ by 40 percent without any of them being dishonest. The difference is almost always in what is included, not the hourly rate. Reading a quote properly is the single most profitable skill when hiring tradespeople.
Six things a quote must state
- Fixed price or time and materials, clearly stated.
- Whether materials are included or invoiced separately.
- Whether the price is before or after ROT or RUT deduction.
- Approximate start date and how many days the job takes.
- What happens if additional work is needed.
- Waste removal and cleaning after the job.
Compare the right numbers
Quote A looks cheapest on the first line and ends up most expensive on the last. That is exactly the trap behind most final bills that come in higher than expected.
| Item | Quote A | Quote B | Quote C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | SEK 18,000 | SEK 21,000 | SEK 20,000 |
| Materials | Extra | Included | Included |
| Waste removal | Extra | Included | Included |
| After ROT | No | Yes | Yes |
| Actual cost | SEK 26,500 | SEK 21,000 | SEK 20,000 |
How to do it in the app
In HemmaPro every quote for the same job sits side by side with price, rating and number of completed jobs. You can ask follow-up questions in chat before choosing, and the whole conversation stays available afterwards if anything needs checking.
Red flags
- A price with no breakdown of what is included.
- Large cash deposits demanded before work starts.
- Companies without F-skatt or traceable company details.
- Reluctance to communicate in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How many quotes should I get?
- Three is a good level. More rarely improves the decision and takes longer.
- Is a fixed price always best?
- For clearly defined jobs, yes. For fault-finding and older houses, time and materials is often fairer.
- Can I negotiate?
- Yes, especially if you can be flexible on timing or bundle several tasks into one visit.
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