Builder quote review
Understand what each builder has — and hasn’t — priced.
The cheapest quote is not always the lowest cost. An independent review shows the differences, omissions and questions to resolve before you appoint anyone.
Independent
Consultancy on your side — not a builder
Over 35 years combined experience
Across James and Caroline’s careers
Both sides
Client-side and contractor-side support
Aldershot based
Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire
Free consultation
A 30-minute conversation to start
Who it is for
Is this the right support for you?
- Homeowners with two or three builder quotes to compare
- Clients whose quotes vary widely and don’t know why
- Anyone about to sign with a builder and wanting a second opinion
Problems it helps avoid
- Quotes set out differently, so they cannot be compared directly
- Exclusions and assumptions buried in the small print
- Low provisional sums or allowances that will rise later
- Unclear VAT presentation, programme or payment terms
What you receive
Clear, practical deliverables.
Caroline leads quote reviews, drawing on procurement and tender-comparison experience, with James supporting on technical and programme questions.
- Like-for-like comparison of 2 or 3 quotes
- Differences, omissions and exclusions highlighted
- Allowances, provisional sums and VAT presentation reviewed
- Programme, payment terms and commercial risks noted
- A list of questions to ask before appointment
How we work
A proportionate, straightforward process.
01
Send quotes
Upload your quotes and any drawings or scope through the Quote Check form.
02
Review
We compare them line by line against each other and the scope.
03
Discuss
A site/face-to-face meeting or video call, depending on the project.
04
Decide
You go back to the builders with clear questions.
CJ Projects is an independent consultancy. We are not the building contractor, architect, solicitor or surveyor, and we do not provide legal advice.
Common questions
How much does it cost?
The CJ Builder Quote Check is a £149 launch offer covering 2 or 3 builder quotes.
Will you tell me which builder to choose?
We set out the differences, risks and questions clearly. The choice remains yours, and we do not take commission from builders.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is an independent construction and commercial review, not legal advice on contract terms.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Aldershot and work across Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire, including Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet, Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Basingstoke and Godalming. For projects further afield, ask and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Related services
- Procurement & Tender SupportA structured tender means builders price the same job, questions are answered consistently and you can compare returns fairly before you appoint anyone.
- Cost Planning & Cost ControlA budget built from the scope, with sensible allowances and contingency, then tracked as decisions are made so cost never becomes a surprise at the end.
- Project & Construction ManagementWe manage the moving parts of your project — scope, programme, cost, information and people — so decisions are made on time and nothing important is left to chance.
- Construction consultancy in AldershotHow we support clients locally across Hampshire and Surrey.
- Contact CJ ProjectsArrange an initial discussion about your project.
Free 30-minute project consultation
A straight conversation about your project, what it involves and where we could help. No obligation.