
Free second-opinion quote check
Worried Your Foundation Repair Quote Is Too High?
Before you sign a five-figure foundation repair, upload the estimate for a free AI-assisted breakdown of exactly what you're paying for — including the price worked out per pier — plus what's vague, what's missing, and the questions that separate a fair quote from a padded one.
How this helps you judge the price
See what each dollar is buying
- Works your quote down to a price-per-pier number and breaks it into scope categories.
- Flags vague wording and missing details — the usual reason a quote ends up looking overpriced.
- Hands you the exact questions to ask, so a second quote comes back apples-to-apples.
We don't stamp your price “fair” or “unfair” — that needs an onsite look. We show what's in the quote so you can judge it with facts.
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Check whether a quote is clear enough to compare
Foundation repair and waterproofing quotes can be hard to compare because one proposal may spell out engineering, permits, pier counts, drainage, sump discharge, restoration, and warranties while another uses broad language like complete system or as needed. This analyzer turns the uploaded document into a clarity report so you know what to ask next.
The result is intentionally narrow. It reviews only the written documentation. It does not say whether the repair is necessary, whether the price is fair, whether the contractor is good, or whether the scope satisfies engineering, code, or permit requirements.
Review areas
What the analyzer looks for
Foundation scope
Structural area, crack or movement descriptions, stabilization method, quantities, engineering responsibility, permits, access, and restoration.
Waterproofing scope
Water source, drainage approach, interior or exterior system, sump basin, discharge route, moisture control, and maintenance details.
Contract terms
Payment schedule, financing language, deposits, change orders, exclusions, completion milestones, and warranty limits.
Comparison gaps
Vague phrases, missing line items, unsupported assumptions, and follow-up questions that can make two quotes hard to compare.
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Review foundation or waterproofing proposal clarity before comparing quotes.
The analyzer checks whether the document clearly describes structural scope, cracks, stabilization, waterproofing systems, payment terms, warranties, inclusions, exclusions, and follow-up questions. It does not score the contractor, judge pricing, or decide whether work is needed.
Drop a PDF, JPG, or PNG estimate here.
Maximum file size: 25 MB. Files are processed for this request and are not saved by the site.
Methodology
How the quote clarity review works
The upload route accepts one PDF, JPG, or PNG, checks file type and size, extracts selectable PDF text when available, and immediately returns a structured report. If AI analysis is enabled on the server, the extracted text is sent with a strict structured-output schema. Browser code never receives the API key.
Local rules and AI-assisted review use the same scope categories. The report marks categories as clear, vague, not mentioned, or cannot determine, then turns those findings into plain-English questions and a print-ready comparison report.
FAQ
AI Foundation Quote Analyzer FAQs
What does the AI Quote Analyzer check?
It checks whether a foundation repair or waterproofing quote clearly documents the scope, repair method, quantities, exclusions, payment terms, warranty language, and follow-up questions.
Does it tell me if the quoted price is fair?
No. It does not judge price fairness, contractor quality, repair necessity, engineering adequacy, code compliance, or permit requirements.
Is my foundation repair quote fair?
A fair quote has two sides. On price, benchmark the total against a planning range for the same work — the Foundation Repair Cost Calculator linked below shows typical ranges to compare against. On scope, a fair quote clearly documents the repair method, pier or brace count, engineering responsibility, permits, exclusions, warranty, and payment terms, and this analyzer flags where that wording is vague or missing. A quote can sit in a normal price range and still be a poor deal when the scope is unclear, so it helps to check both.
What should a foundation repair quote explain?
A clearer foundation repair quote usually names the affected structural area, crack or movement observations, stabilization method, pier or brace count, engineering responsibility, permits, access, restoration, payment terms, and warranty limits.
What should a waterproofing quote explain?
A clearer waterproofing quote usually names the water source, interior or exterior drainage system, sump basin, discharge route, moisture-control details, exclusions, payment schedule, and warranty limits.
Are uploads saved?
No account or persistent quote storage is added here. The uploaded file is processed for the request so the report can be returned.
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