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3. When does the timeline become a commitment?
I give a timeline after I've seen the house. After that, that's the one.
At SB, timelines aren't promised from a distance. The visit and the real scope come before the commitment.
Illustrative imageAdvice from PO · before the work
Before comparing, check the scope, the exclusions, the schedule, the responsibilities and the person who will answer during the work. A short document isn't necessarily clear. A long one isn't automatically clear either.
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1. What will actually be done?
The scope describes the planned work. It should make clear which rooms are involved, what work is included and where the contract ends.
- Are the spaces named?
- Is the work described?
- Is the expected finish clear?
- Are the items to be confirmed identified?
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2. What isn't included?
An exclusion names what isn't part of the quote. It keeps the client and the contractor from reading the same document two different ways.
- Is the excluded work named?
- Are the client's purchases or decisions identified?
- Are the conditions that can't be confirmed before opening explained?
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4. Who decides, who coordinates and who supplies what?
The quote should keep the client from finding out too late about a decision, a purchase or a step they're responsible for.
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5. Do you know exactly who you're signing with?
The document should identify the company and the contact information used for the project.
- Identity
Sévigny Boucher Entrepreneur Général inc.
- Address
- 44 rue Carmel, Hudson, Québec J0P 1H0
- Phone
- 514 291-3258
- po@sevignyboucher.com
- Licence
- RBQ 5830-2753-01
06Comparison
Clear or incomplete quote
Item
Scope
Exclusions
Responsibilities
Hidden conditions
Identity
A clear quote helps you understand
The planned work and the spaces involved.
What isn't part of the contract.
Who coordinates, who decides and who supplies what.
What is known, to be checked or impossible to see before opening.
The company, its contact information and its confirmed licence.
An incomplete quote leaves you guessing
What will actually be done.
What could be added or refused later.
What the client will have to handle.
How a discovery will be handled.
The person legally responsible.
01Scope
- A clear quote helps you understand
- The planned work and the spaces involved.
- An incomplete quote leaves you guessing
- What will actually be done.
02Exclusions
- A clear quote helps you understand
- What isn't part of the contract.
- An incomplete quote leaves you guessing
- What could be added or refused later.
03Responsibilities
- A clear quote helps you understand
- Who coordinates, who decides and who supplies what.
- An incomplete quote leaves you guessing
- What the client will have to handle.
04Hidden conditions
- A clear quote helps you understand
- What is known, to be checked or impossible to see before opening.
- An incomplete quote leaves you guessing
- How a discovery will be handled.
05Identity
- A clear quote helps you understand
- The company, its contact information and its confirmed licence.
- An incomplete quote leaves you guessing
- The person legally responsible.
07FAQ
What does an exclusion mean?
An exclusion names a job, an item or a responsibility that isn't part of the contract described.
Why does PO want to see the house before the quote?
The visit lets him understand the visible scope and avoid promising a timeline from a distance.
Can I send photos before the visit?
Yes. Email them to PO at po@sevignyboucher.com. They help him understand the request, but they don't replace the visit when one is needed.
Have another question? Call PO at 514 291-3258
Let's talk about your project
Your home deserves a clear answer.
Show me what you want to fix. I'll tell you honestly whether we're a good fit to work together. PO