Everyday AI

Compare quotes from tradies side by side

Intermediate Best once you’ve tried a few beginner recipes.

In short: Turn 2-4 quotes into a clear comparison table so you can see what's included, what's missing and what to ask.

Level
Intermediate
Time
About 25 min
Privacy
Uses personal info
Last updated

Step by step

  1. 1. Copy the text from each quote (remove names, phone numbers and your address).
  2. 2. Paste the prompt and the quotes.
  3. 3. Ask it to explain any terms you don't understand.
  4. 4. Send the questions to each tradie.
  5. 5. Decide yourself.

Copy-paste prompt

Act as a careful home-renovation adviser. I've pasted [number] quotes for [job, e.g. replacing a hot water system] below. Make a table comparing: total price, what's included, what's excluded, warranty, timing and payment terms. Then list anything that's unclear or missing from each quote, and 5 questions I should ask each tradie before deciding. Don't recommend one; just help me compare.

Quote 1: [paste text]
Quote 2: [paste text]
Open in ChatGPT

Opens in a new tab. You may need to sign in, and the prompt might not fill in if the tool changes. Fill in the [square-bracket] bits before you send.

Replace the [square-bracket] bits with your details.

Guide only. AI can get things wrong, so check the answer and use your own judgement. Disclaimer

Works with these free tools

Check the answer

Check every price and inclusion against the original quotes, as AI can misread numbers. Check licences and insurance with the tradie directly.

Example result

Example result (illustrative — your answer will differ)

| | Quote 1 | Quote 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | A$2,450 | A$2,180 |
| Removal of old unit | Included | Not mentioned |
| Warranty | 5 yrs parts, 1 yr labour | 3 yrs parts |

Unclear: Quote 2 doesn't say if the old unit is taken away.
Questions to ask: Is disposal included? Is the price fixed? ...

General information only, not financial advice. Check important money decisions with a licensed adviser or accountant.

Related recipes

Money & budgeting

Build a simple monthly budget

Turn your income and bills into a clear budget with savings goals.

Money & budgeting

Find subscriptions you can cancel

Paste your recurring charges and get them sorted into keep, review or cancel.

Money & budgeting

Compare two phone or energy plans

Compare two plans side by side on what they really cost.