Fair or Ripoff? #24 2026-10-11

A real construction quote for $3,166. Fair, or a ripoff?

Every day, one real anonymized quote. Read the lines, guess the fairness score from 0 to 100, then see how it actually scored against regional pricing benchmarks.

ConstructionTotal $3,166
Line itemQuoted
Borate 2X6X20 Pressure Treated Green$44
2X6X8 DF 2&BTR S4S GR PREM$245
2X6X10 DF 2&BTR S4S GR PREM$51
6X12 R/L GDF #1 CUT 70-100% FOHC$59
6X6X8 GDF #1 & BTR S4S 70% FOHC$94
James Hardie 5/16 4x10-Feet HZ10 Primed Smooth Panel$576
James Hardie 4/4x2-1/2x12-Feet HZ10 Primed Smooth Batten$199
James Hardie 5/4x3-1/2x12-Feet HZ10 Primed Smooth Trim$115
James Hardie 5/4x5-1/2x12-Feet HZ10 Primed Smooth Trim$147
Tyvek Bwtyvhu100 Homewrap 9 Feet X 100 Feet$190
2X6X12 DF 2&BTR S4S GR PREM$126
Endura Plus Radiata Pine PT FJPR 1-7/16X5-1/2X16 S1S2E$119
Endura Plus Radiata Pine PT FJPR 1-7/16X5-1/2X20 S1S2E$149
2X8X16 DF#2&BTR S4S GRN PREM$22
Your guess 50
0 far above market50100 great deal

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