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This is the exact format your Scopewise Report arrives in: both quotes normalized to one scope, marked out of 100, with brand-level specification checks, missing scope, budget validation and the questions to ask before you sign.
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Comparison report card
SW-SAMPLE01
Issued 29 Aug 2026
Two 3 BHK interior quotations, scored line by line.
Pune · 3 BHK · 1,250 sq.ft carpet · possession received. Both quotes normalized to one scope, one tax basis and one measurement standard before any price was compared.
Prepared for
R. Iyer (sample)
City
Pune
Property
3 BHK apartment · 1,250 sq.ft carpet
Possession
Handed over · Mar 2026
Family
4 members · 1 elder · work-from-home
Stated budget
₹9–11 L
Priority
Material durability > price > timeline
Scope requested
Kitchen, 3 wardrobes, TV unit, ceiling, electrical, painting
Report card
Each quote is marked out of 100 across six weighted parameters. Marks reward what is written in the document, not what was promised verbally.
Quote 1
Brand A — organised design studio
Score
83/100
Higher price, but a complete and specified scope. Fewer post-signing surprises and a genuine 10-year modular warranty.
Better aligned to your profile
Quote 2
Brand B — local contractor
Score
50/100
Cheaper on paper. Once missing scope, unstated materials and GST are added back, the saving largely disappears.
| Parameter | Weight | Quote 1 | Quote 2 | Why the marks differ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope completeness | 25 | 22/25 | 13/25 | Quote 2 omits false ceiling, kitchen counter and wardrobe internals. |
| Material & brand specificity | 20 | 18/20 | 9/20 | Quote 1 names board, core, hardware and finish. Quote 2 says “premium board”. |
| Pricing transparency | 20 | 14/20 | 11/20 | Quote 1 gives per sq.ft rates; Quote 2 mixes lumpsum and module pricing. |
| Warranty & service | 15 | 13/15 | 5/15 | 10 yr modular warranty vs 1 yr workmanship, no service SLA. |
| Commercial terms & GST | 10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | Both need payment-milestone clarity; Quote 2 keeps GST outside the total. |
| Fit to your profile | 10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | Elder-friendly hardware and WFH electrical are only partly addressed. |
| Total score | 83/100 | 50/100 | A 28-point gap is a specification gap, not a service gap. | |
How these two vendors were chosen
A comparison is only fair when both vendors are asked the same question. This is the shortlisting logic applied before any quote was read.
Same brief, same date
Both vendors received the identical room list, carpet area and finish level within the same fortnight, so market rates and material costs are comparable.
One organised brand, one independent
Pairing a studio with a contractor shows the true cost of process, warranty and accountability rather than only comparing two similar sellers.
Both quoting execution, not design only
Design-only or supply-only quotes are excluded; both must cover manufacture, delivery and installation.
Both within reach of your budget
Shortlist only vendors whose base scope lands within ±25% of your stated ₹9–11 L range; beyond that the comparison stops being useful.
Aligning specifications and scope of work
Every row below is measured on the same basis for both vendors. Where a vendor did not quote a row, it is shown as missing rather than as a saving.
| Scope item | Measured basis | Rate — Q1 | Rate — Q2 | Q1 amount | Q2 amount | Diff Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Modular kitchen Quote 2 counter excluded (~₹58,000 later). Rates not like-for-like. | 112 sq.ft shutter area | ₹3,438 / sq.ft | ₹2,875 / sq.ft | ₹3,85,000 | ₹3,22,000 | -₹63,000 |
Wardrobes (3) Internals (drawers, lofts) inside Quote 1, billed extra in Quote 2. | 168 sq.ft | ₹1,762 / sq.ft | ₹1,595 / sq.ft | ₹2,96,000 | ₹2,68,000 | -₹28,000 |
TV / media unit Back panelling excluded in Quote 2. | 9 ft run | ₹8,667 / ft | ₹7,111 / ft | ₹78,000 | ₹64,000 | -₹14,000 |
False ceiling Missing scope — a real ₹90,000+ site expense you will still pay. | 420 sq.ft | ₹219 / sq.ft | not quoted | ₹92,000 | — | Not quoted |
Electrical & lighting Quote 1 includes wiring + profile lights; Quote 2 is points only. | Lump sum | lumpsum | lumpsum | ₹74,000 | ₹41,000 | -₹33,000 |
Painting Coats and paint brand unstated in Quote 2. | 1,250 sq.ft | ₹70 / sq.ft | ₹57 / sq.ft | ₹88,000 | ₹71,000 | -₹17,000 |
| Sub-total (before GST) | ₹10,13,000 | ₹7,66,000 | −₹2,47,000 | |||
| GST at 18% (Quote 1 inclusive · Quote 2 stated as extra) | ₹1,82,340 | ₹1,37,880 | ||||
| Grand total incl. GST | ₹11,95,340 | ₹9,03,880 | −₹2,91,460 | |||
| Like-for-like after adding Quote 2’s missing scope (ceiling, counter, wardrobe internals, back panelling) | ₹11,95,340 | ₹11,60,340 | −₹35,000 | |||
Brand names and specification quality
Price is meaningless without the brand behind it. Anything unnamed in a quote can legally be substituted on site.
| Component | Quote 1 — specified | Quote 2 — as written |
|---|---|---|
| Carcass / core board | 710-grade BWP ply (Century) + HDHMR for shutters | “Premium board” — no brand, grade or thickness |
| Shutter finish | Acrylic (Merino) with 1 mm edge banding | 0.8 mm laminate, brand unstated |
| Hinges & channels | Hettich soft-close, 25-yr | “Imported soft-close” |
| Kitchen counter | Quartz 20 mm included | Excluded from quote |
| Handles / profiles | Aluminium G-profile | SS handles, model unstated |
| Paint | Asian Paints Royale, 2 coats + putty | Emulsion, coats unstated |
| Electrical accessories | Legrand modular | Brand unstated |
Rule of thumb: every material line should carry brand, grade, thickness and finish. Where a vendor cannot name it, ask for a written “equivalent or better” clause naming the benchmark brand.
How to navigate module pricing vs square-feet pricing
Indian interior quotes are written in three different pricing languages. Converting them to one basis is where most buyers lose ₹1–2 lakh.
Used in Quote 1
Per square-feet pricing
Rate × shutter or carcass area. Ask which area is counted — shutter area, carcass area or wall area. The same kitchen can differ 20% depending on the definition.
Partly in Quote 2
Module / unit pricing
A fixed price per base unit, wall unit or wardrobe. Fair only when the module list, sizes and internal fittings are printed. Watch for “standard module” without dimensions.
Both quotes
Lumpsum pricing
One number for a whole trade such as electrical or painting. Always demand the underlying schedule; a lumpsum is where excluded work hides.
Worked example — kitchen
Quote 2’s modules convert to ₹2,875 / sq.ft against Quote 1’s ₹3,438 / sq.ft — a 16% gap. Add the excluded quartz counter (₹58,000) and re-rate at the same 112 sq.ft and the effective rate becomes ₹3,393 / sq.ft. The real difference is under 2%, for a lower board grade.
Lumpsum and on-site work that is missing
Costs that will appear on your site regardless of which vendor you sign.
On-site / civil work not covered
- Civil chipping and plumbing shift for the kitchen sink — not in either quote.
- Loose furniture, curtains and blinds — buyers routinely add ₹1.2–1.8 L here.
- Site debris removal, society deposits and lift charges — usually buyer-paid.
- Deep cleaning and handover polishing at the end of installation.
- Waterproofing at utility and balcony junction before ceiling work.
Modular scope missing against your profile
- Utility / laundry storage — expected for a 3 BHK with 4 members, absent in both.
- Study or WFH desk unit — your profile states work-from-home.
- Crockery unit / dining sideboard — normal at this carpet area.
- Elder bedroom: no grab-friendly low-height wardrobe or pull-down loft in Quote 2.
- Pooja unit and shoe rack — quoted as “optional” without pricing.
Estimated unquoted provision to hold aside: ₹1.9 – 2.6 lakh. Budget for it now rather than discovering it at 60% completion.
Investment validation against the property
What a 3 BHK of this value in this micro-market should reasonably absorb in interiors.
Indicative property value
₹110.00 L
1,250 sq.ft carpet · Pune
Healthy interior band
₹8.8 L – ₹13.2 L
8–12% of property value
Your stated budget
₹9 L – ₹11 L
Within band · comfortable
Detailed summary and recommendation
On paper Quote 2 is ₹2,91,460 cheaper. Once false ceiling, the kitchen counter, wardrobe internals, back panelling and GST are normalized, the gap narrows to roughly ₹35,000 — about 3% — while the board grade, hardware brand and warranty remain materially weaker. Quote 1 scores 83/100 against 50/100 because it is written precisely enough to be enforced. Our recommendation is to proceed with Quote 1, but negotiate on the electrical lumpsum and ask for the utility storage and study desk to be added at contract rates before signing. If you prefer Quote 2, do not sign until every unnamed material is replaced with a brand, grade and thickness, and the missing rows are quoted.
Normalized difference
₹35,000
Recommended · Quote 1
Quote 1 total
₹11,95,340
Quote 2 total
₹9,03,880
Unquoted provision
₹1.9 – 2.6 L
Warranty
10 yr vs 1 yr
Clarity flags and the exact questions to ask
Send these verbatim to both vendors. The quality of the replies will decide more than the price ever will.
Board specification is unnamed in Quote 2
“Premium board” can mean MDF at half the life of BWP ply.
Ask
Which brand, grade and thickness of board, and what is the moisture warranty in writing?
GST treated differently across the two quotes
Quote 1 is inclusive at 18%, Quote 2 adds it later — a ₹1.38 L swing.
Ask
Please reissue the quote with GST shown as a separate line on the same base.
False ceiling missing in Quote 2
The work still has to happen; it moves out of the comparison, not out of your budget.
Ask
Quote false ceiling at 420 sq.ft with the same lighting plan as the other vendor.
Lumpsum electrical hides scope
One lumpsum covers wiring and profile lighting, the other only new points.
Ask
Give a point-wise schedule: light points, power points, wiring runs, and who supplies fixtures.
Wardrobe internals billed separately
Drawers, lofts and hanging rods can add ₹45,000–70,000 after signing.
Ask
Confirm internals per wardrobe with a labelled elevation drawing.
Payment milestones not tied to delivery
70% on order with no site milestone weakens your leverage on delays.
Ask
Link payments to design sign-off, factory dispatch, installation and handover.
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