Have you ever had a customer insist, “I need an itemized estimate” or ask “Can I get a breakdown of these costs?” To Itemize or not to itemize... The contractor's opinions on writing itemized estimates vary, and there are pros and cons to an itemized approach to estimating. If you are asking the question “Should I write an itemized quote for my customer”, after this read, you’ll have the right answer. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons behind the varying opinions.Starting with the Pros: 1. Transparency & Clarity.  Writing an itemized quote for your customer is an easy way to build trust. If a homeowner or contractor sees a detailed breakdown of everything factoring into the final...

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