A lower total is not automatically better value. Compare the work, materials and finishing included in each proposal first.
Compare the complete intervention
Separate investigation, necessary repairs and improved access. Identify uncertainties in concealed areas, with an agreed decision point after opening them.
Align the scope
Use the same headings for preparation, demolition, structure, installations and finishes. Mark missing items and distinguish fixed prices from provisional allowances.
What the drawing needs to explain
Create a defect map with photographs, locations and investigation questions. Include inspection access and the intended drainage path in the repair proposal.
Which trade-off matters?
Completely concealing a junction may look attractive but make later inspection harder. Compare a closed finish with a solution keeping vulnerable points accessible.
Questions for your own property
- Is the finish level equivalent?
- What is excluded?
- How are changes recorded?
Illustrative design situations, not evidence of completed work. Assess decisions against the actual property.