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Free contractor estimate form for waterfront projects
Getting three estimates is good advice, but they rarely match. One contractor quotes 40 feet, another quotes 50; one includes permits, another doesn’t. Send the same project details to every contractor, ask them to answer the same questions, then compare the answers side by side.
What’s inside
- Page 1, you: project details. The type of project, size, water depth, equipment access, permit status and timing, so every contractor quotes the same job.
- Page 2, the contractor: license number and class, insurance, scope, materials, who handles permits, price breakdown, payment schedule and warranty.
- Page 3, you: a side by side table for three estimates, plus nine questions to ask before you sign.
Type into it on a computer, or print it and fill it in by hand. Nothing you write is sent to us.
How to use it
- Fill in page 1 with your project details. Photos of the site help a lot.
- Send pages 1 and 2 to each contractor by email, or hand them over at the site visit. Ask them to complete page 2 and return it with their estimate.
- Check every license yourself on DPOR’s License Lookup. The business name should match the estimate, and the license should be active.
- Compare the answers on page 3, not just the totals. A lower price that leaves out permits, disposal or a warranty often isn’t lower.
Saving your answers
The form opens in your browser so you can start right away, but your browser won’t remember what you typed if you close the tab. To keep your answers:
- On a computer: use Download to my device, then open the saved file in Adobe Reader or Mac Preview, fill it in and save as you go.
- On a phone: tap Download to my device, then open the file from your Files or Downloads app. If that’s awkward, fill it in on a computer or print it.
- To pick up where you left off: save the filled form to email, iCloud or Google Drive, and you can open it again from any device.
For contractors
If a homeowner sends you this form, page 2 is all you need. Building on the Northern Neck and not listed yet? Email info@757waterfront.com. Listings are free.
This form is a free planning tool, not a contract. Your agreement with a contractor should be in writing and signed by both of you.
More free forms: Buyer’s checklist · Seller’s checklist. Find licensed Northern Neck contractors.