Sample Proposals — 6 Trades, 6 Styles
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PROPOSAL
Mar 5, 2026
Sarah & Tom Mitchell
42 Oakwood Dr, Broomall PA · Kitchen Backsplash & Lighting
Subway Tile Installation
Demo existing, prep wall, 3×6 white subway tile (~35 sqft)
$1,200
Under-Cabinet Lighting
3 puck lights + wall switch integration
$650
Materials & Disposal
Thin-set, grout, caulk, site protection, haul-off
$425
TOTAL$2,275
⚠️ Discovery Clause: If demo uncovers water damage, mold, or non-standard substrate, a Change Order will be issued before proceeding. No additional work without signed CO approval.
PRECISION HOME REPAIR
Tim Reeves · Philadelphia, PA
1-Day Job
Bathroom Fan Replacement + Drywall Patch
123 Elm St, Swarthmore PA · March 10, 2026
| Item | Hrs | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor — Tim | 6 | $85 | $510 |
Exhaust Fan (Panasonic WhisperCeiling) Supplied + installed | — | — | $145 |
Drywall Patch + Prime Ceiling patch around old fan opening | — | — | $85 |
TOTAL$740
Billed to actual hours · max 8hrs
VOLT PRO ELECTRIC
License #PA-EL-442190
James & Karen Oduya
8 Birchwood Ln, Springfield PA · Basement Finishing — Electrical
📋 What This Work Means For Your Home
Pennsylvania follows the NEC 2023 electrical code. Your basement needs AFCI breakers (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters) on all new circuits — these are "smart" breakers that detect electrical faults before they cause fires. They're now required by law in finished living spaces. We'll also add tamper-resistant outlets throughout — standard for any area where children could be present.
Panel Expansion (200A Upgrade)
Add 2-pole 20A breaker slots; coordinate with PECO for inspection sign-off
$1,400
AFCI-Protected Circuits (×4)
NEC 2023 §210.12 compliant — bedroom, rec room, home office, hallway
$1,800
Tamper-Resistant Outlets (×14)
NEC §406.12 — all 15A/20A receptacles in finished basement
$560
Recessed Lighting + Switches (×8)
LED wafer lights, 3-way switching at stair + room entry
$960
TOTAL$4,720
✅ Permit included. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and walk the inspector through the work. You'll receive a stamped inspection record for your home files.
⚠️ Discovery Clause: If opening walls reveals aluminum wiring, double-tapped breakers, or non-grounded circuits beyond this scope, a Change Order will document and price the correction before work proceeds.
The Patterson Family
17 Maple Ct, Media PA · Spring 2026
🌿 What We're Doing & Why
The overgrown arborvitae along the south side of your home are trapping moisture against your foundation walls. A French drain (a buried perforated pipe surrounded by gravel) will redirect groundwater 15 feet away from the house, protecting your basement from water intrusion long-term.
Hedge/Arborvitae Removal (×9 shrubs)
Cut, root-grind, debris haul-off. ~45 linear feet along foundation.
$1,350
French Drain Installation (40 ft)
Trench 18" deep, 4" perforated pipe, #57 washed gravel, filter fabric, sealed outlet to daylight at property edge
$3,200
Topsoil & Seed
Grade disturbed area, 3" topsoil, hydroseed with erosion mix
$650
Mulch Border (replacement)
3" hardwood mulch along foundation post-removal
$280
TOTAL$5,480
⚠️ Discovery Clause: If excavation reveals buried debris, concrete footings, or utilities beyond safe hand-dig depth, work stops and a CO is issued. Underground utility locates (PA One Call) are performed before any digging begins at no extra charge.
TRANSFORM REMODELING
Full-Room Renovation Specialists
The Chen Family · Primary Bedroom
29 Westover Rd, Newtown Square PA
✨ The Transformation
We're taking this room from tired and dated to bright, clean, and functional. New windows, smooth ceilings, fresh walls, and a built-in closet system that doubles storage capacity — all completed in 5 working days.
Wallpaper Strip + Skim Coat
Full removal, skim coat plaster, sand-ready for paint
$1,100
Popcorn Ceiling Removal + Smooth
Wet-scrape, skim coat, prime — lead paint test included
$850
Window Replacement (×2)
Andersen 400-series double-hung, low-e glass, install + trim-out
$2,800
Built-In Closet System
Custom painted MDF — double-hang, shelving, 2 drawers
$2,400
Paint — Full Room
SW Agreeable Gray — walls, ceiling, trim. 2 coats.
$950
TOTAL$8,100
📸 After photos will be captured upon project completion. Your final proposal, before/after set, and cost summary become part of your permanent project record — available any time through MainExt.
⚠️ Discovery Clause: Popcorn ceiling scraping may reveal vermiculite (potential asbestos, pre-1980 homes). A test kit will be applied at start of work. If positive, a CO is required before proceeding.
Client
Rivera Family
Date
Mar 5, 2026
Total
$18,400
Demo & Disposal
Full kitchen strip-out, haul-off
$1,800
Custom Cabinetry Install
Client-supplied cabinets, full install + alignment
$4,200
Countertop & Backsplash
Quartz template + install, subway tile
$6,400
Electrical & Plumbing
Outlet relocation, island circuit, sink rough-in
$3,200
Paint & Trim
SW Argos throughout — walls, ceiling, trim
$2,800
TOTAL$18,400
Note: This proposal includes your job site photos. Your logo, colors, and voice are built in. Before + after photos are captured for your case study record.
⚠️ Discovery Clause: Demo may reveal subfloor damage, hidden plumbing, or non-standard cabinet spacing. All discoveries documented with photos; no additional work without signed CO.