This real construction quote totaled $1,896 and scored 45 out of 100 on QuoteScore, which reads as overpriced: none of its 9 priced line items came in above the normal market range. The largest line was Plumbing includes connection of all appliances and kitchen sink at $1,320, against a fair range of $440 to $2,200. For comparison, across the 125 construction quotes QuoteScore has scored, the average is 57.1 out of 100 and 36% scored under 50. A score is a pricing benchmark, not proof of overcharging.
| Line item | Quoted |
|---|---|
| Demolition of all existing kitchen materials (cabinets, tops, sink, backsplash, lights) (flooring to remain) Fair range $2 to $13 Fair | $7 |
| Rework existing plumbing to accommodate layout Fair range $7 to $35 Fair | $21 |
| Rework existing electrical to accommodate layout Fair range $16 to $48 Fair | $32 |
| Plumbing includes connection of all appliances and kitchen sink Fair range $440 to $2,200 Fair | $1,320 |
| Electrical includes new ceiling light layout, changing and adding outlets as needed and under cabinet lights Fair range $3 to $11 Fair | $7 |
| Supply and install new white shaker cabinets in agreed upon layout (36" uppers) Fair range $176 to $660 Fair | $418 |
| Supply and install new stone counter tops (level 3/mid grade stone)(sink included)(material TBD)(edge profile TBD) Fair range $50 to $100 Fair | $75 |
| New backsplash (materials TBD)($12/sqft allowance) Fair range $5 to $19 Fair | $12 |
| Repair all drywall issues caused by removal/install Fair range $2 to $5 Fair | $4 |
Quoted prices are what the shop or contractor wrote. Fair range is the regional benchmark QuoteScore compared each line against. Total quoted: $1,896. Names, companies and addresses are never shown.
A QuoteScore of 70 or higher means the quote sits inside the normal market range for the work and region. Under 50 means at least one line was priced above that range. Higher quotes can be legitimate: better parts, a longer warranty, a harder job. The useful move is to ask about the specific lines marked High or Red flag, not to argue the total.
Construction is one of the 31 categories in the public QuoteScore dataset, currently 125 quotes with an average score of 57.1.
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