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A worked example for a real basement finish — three contractor quotes analyzed, compared, and pressure-tested for risk. No account needed to look around.
Project profile
Finishing a 900 sq ft unfinished basement into a family room, guest bedroom with egress, full bath, and wet bar. Rough-in stage — framing and mechanicals in place; no insulation, drywall, or finishes yet.
Contractor comparison
Home Brain AI scores each contractor on capability, pricing, scope, and verification — not just price and reviews.
Licensed & insured, detailed line-item quote, strong references.
Solid scores, but the quote runs about 11% above market for this scope.
Lowest bid — but licensing could not be verified (5/100) and reputation is thin.
Quote red flags — Saratoga Basement
The lowest bid ($33,500) has the most gaps — here's what to resolve before you sign.
Omitted from the scope — a common change-order that can add $1,500–$3,000 later.
No breakdown of what the allowance covers; a frequent source of overages.
Quote doesn’t state who pulls (and pays for) permits and inspections.
50% deposit before demo — above the typical 10–20% for a job this size.
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