How to compare quotes with this tool
Enter up to 3 quotes for the same job and the same scope, one per column. Copy each figure exactly as the company wrote it, and tick only what the quote itself says it covers. The tool then sets the quotes side by side and flags the gaps.
If one company quoted for two units and another for three, ask them to quote again on the same terms. Our guide on how to compare quotes goes into more detail.
What to enter from each quote
- Company label. Optional free text to tell the quotes apart.
- Total as written. The final figure, in Singapore dollars, exactly as the company wrote it.
- GST status. Choose included, excluded or not stated, based on what the quote says.
- "From" price. Tick this if the quote is a starting price rather than a fixed total.
- What is included. Tick parts or materials, labour, call-out or transport, and disposal of old items, but only where the quote lists them. If you are supplying your own parts, make sure every company quoted on that basis.
- Warranty. The months of warranty on the work. Leave it blank if the quote does not state one.
A quote broken down into items makes a home service quote comparison far simpler. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) guide on fair trading practices for the renovation industry says quotes should be accurate, clear and itemised, with mandatory charges stated at the outset. For other jobs, you can still ask what each charge covers.
How the comparison works (method and sources)
The tool only lines up what you enter. It never adds GST and never changes a total, and no GST rate is built into it. The comparison is only as good as the figures on the quotes.
A total that includes GST and one that leaves it out cannot be compared directly. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) says prices displayed by GST-registered businesses should be the final, GST-inclusive prices, and that these businesses may not display, quote, advertise or publish prices without GST. If both are shown, the GST-inclusive price must be at least as prominent. IRAS also notes that not every business is registered for GST, that only registered businesses may charge it, and that it offers an e-Service to check whether a business is registered. See IRAS on buying from a GST-registered business.
So when you mark a quote's GST as excluded or not stated, the tool shows "Ask for the GST-inclusive total" under it. Ask the company for that figure in writing, then enter it. Our guide to GST on home services explains more.
Reading the result
The result is a table with one column per quote. Its rows show the total, GST status, "From" price, each included item (yes or not stated) and warranty months. Flags appear under each quote.
| Flag | Shown when | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Ask for the GST-inclusive total | GST is excluded or not stated | The final total with GST, in writing |
| Ask what is included | Any item is not ticked | Whether that item is covered |
| Final price may be higher | The quote is a "From" price | What could change the final price |
| Ask about a warranty | No warranty months entered | Whether the work has a warranty, and how long |
The tool shows the lowest total only as a fact, with the flags beside it. You see "Lowest total entered: Quote X" only when every quote has GST included and the same items ticked. Otherwise the line reads "These quotes do not cover the same things yet." There is no ranking and no winner label.
If one quote leaves out call-out or disposal and another includes them, they are not like for like. Ask each company to fill the gaps in writing, then update your entries. If one quote is by the hour and another is a fixed price, read about choosing an hourly rate or fixed price first.
NEXT STEP
Not sure which trade you need? Answer a few questions and see the matching companies with their published prices and sources.
Find the right serviceBefore you accept a quote
The tool cannot check whether the quotes cover the same scope, it does not judge the quality of the work or check licences, and every total is as written by each company. Before you agree to one:
- Check the company. Note its Unique Entity Number (UEN) and verify a contractor's UEN before you pay.
- Watch the deposit. Be wary of pressure to pay a large deposit upfront. See our guide to home service scams.
- Get it in writing. Make sure the scope and the price are written down, including anything a company agreed to add.
- Confirm the trade. If you are unsure the quotes are for the right kind of work, check which service you need.
For renovation work, the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) advises negotiating the deposit as low as possible and paying progressively by project milestones, and photographing outstanding defects and making sure they are fixed before full payment, as set out in the CCCS release on its renovation guide.
Questions
Why does the tool not add GST for me?
Because a GST-registered business should already give you the final, GST-inclusive price, so you should not have to work it out. IRAS says these businesses should display GST-inclusive prices, and that not every business is registered for GST (IRAS guidance). Ask the company for the GST-inclusive total in writing rather than adding GST yourself.
Can I compare an hourly quote with a fixed price?
Not directly. An hourly quote gives a rate rather than a total, so there is no like-for-like figure to set beside a fixed price. Ask the company for an estimate of the hours and a total for the job, in writing, then enter that total and tick what it covers.
Does the tool tell me which company to choose?
No. It lines up what you enter and flags the gaps, but it never ranks quotes or picks one. When every quote has GST included and the same items ticked, it shows the lowest total entered, as a fact only. The choice stays with you, along with checks on the company, the scope and the warranty.
What if a quote has no breakdown?
Ask the company for an itemised quote. The CCCS guide on fair trading practices for the renovation industry says quotes should be accurate, clear and itemised, with mandatory charges stated at the outset (CCCS). Until you have the breakdown, tick only what the quote clearly covers, and the tool will flag "Ask what is included".
Can I save my comparison?
No. The tool stores nothing, and your inputs clear when you reload the page. If you want a record, take a screenshot of the table and flags before you close or refresh the page.
Is my data stored when I use the tool?
No. The tool stores nothing and sends nothing, and your inputs clear when you reload the page. The company label is optional free text, so you do not need to type a company's name or any personal details. A short note such as "Quote A" is enough to tell the quotes apart.
Practical guidance for planning a home job in Singapore. Company prices come from the HomezyPro directory, each linked to its source; rules and safety points link to the agency or manufacturer that sets them. This is not a site inspection, a quote or professional advice for your home.
How HomezyPro worksYOUR NEXT STEP
Find the right team for your home.
Compare services, published prices and sourced reviews. Contact the company directly to confirm your job and availability.
Explore handyman companies