Sample reports

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These three quotes are fictional examples we wrote to illustrate the report format — not real customer submissions, and not real prices from any actual supplier.

Builder quote — bathroom retile

Fictional example quote

Bathroom retile — supply and install
Labour and materials: R18,500
50% deposit on acceptance, balance on completion
Expected duration: approx. 1 week

Summary

A bathroom retile quoted at R18,500 as a single labour-and-materials figure. The price is plausible for the job, but the lack of a breakdown, VAT status, and any workmanship guarantee makes it hard to check what you're actually paying for.

Reasonableness read

Medium confidence

For a standard bathroom retile in South Africa, R18,500 sits within a plausible range depending on bathroom size and tile choice — but the lack of a labour/materials split makes it hard to judge with much confidence.

At a glance

Severe concern (95/100)

A rough gauge based on the number and severity of red flags found — not a verdict.

Potential savings

roughly R1,500-R3,000 if the vague labour/materials line is itemised and the deposit renegotiated - not a quote or a guarantee

What should this cost?

Tiling labour (supply and fit, per m²)roughly R150-R300 per m² is typical for supply-and-fit tiling labour - a general estimate, not a quote
Deposit for a job this sizeroughly 20-30% is a more typical deposit than 50% for a job this size - a general estimate, not a quote

General-knowledge estimates, not a verified local price database — always a range, never a fixed "correct" price.

Red flags

Labour and materials lumped into one figureMedium severityWorth asking
The R18,500 total covers labour and materials as a single line with no split or quantity — there's no way to tell how much is tiles versus installation.
"Labour and materials: R18,500"
Why: A single lumped figure hides how much is materials versus labour, making it hard to check either against a typical rate.
No mention of VATMedium severityCertain
The quote doesn't say whether the R18,500 total includes VAT or whether it will be added on top.
"Labour and materials: R18,500"
Why: The figure doesn't state whether VAT is included, which could mean paying materially more than expected.
No workmanship guarantee mentionedHigh severityCertain
There's no stated guarantee on the tiling work itself, separate from any manufacturer warranty on the tiles.
"50% deposit on acceptance, balance on completion"
Why: Payment terms are specified but no workmanship guarantee accompanies them, leaving no recourse if the tiling fails.

What's missing

A firm start and finish date, beyond "approx. 1 week"
Confirmation of who supplies the tiles versus who fits them
Any allowance (PC sum) for tile selection if not already chosen

Questions to ask before you sign

Can you split the R18,500 into a materials cost and a labour cost so I can see what each covers?
Is VAT included in the R18,500, or will it be added?
What guarantee do you offer on the tiling workmanship, and for how long?
Can we agree a firm start date rather than "approx. 1 week"?

This report is information, not legal or financial advice. It highlights points worth asking about — it does not tell you what to do, and it is not a guarantee of any outcome.

Mechanic quote — front brake job

Fictional example quote

Front brake pads and discs, brake fluid flush
Parts and labour: R6,200
Shop supplies fee: R350
Vehicle ready: "a day or two"

Summary

A front brake job quoted at R6,200 plus a R350 shop supplies fee. The total is within a plausible range, but parts and labour aren't itemised and the shop supplies fee and part type are both unexplained.

Reasonableness read

Medium confidence

R6,200 for a front brake pad and disc replacement with a fluid flush is within a plausible range for most vehicles, though the missing parts/labour split and part type keep this a rough read rather than a confident one.

At a glance

Significant concern (60/100)

A rough gauge based on the number and severity of red flags found — not a verdict.

Potential savings

roughly R200-R600 if the shop supplies fee is clarified or waived and the parts/labour split is confirmed - not a quote or a guarantee

What should this cost?

Front pads and discs (parts and labour)roughly R3,500-R7,500 is typical depending on vehicle and part quality - a general estimate, not a quote
Workshop guarantee on parts and labourroughly 3-6 months, or a distance-based equivalent, is typical - a general estimate, not a fixed rule

General-knowledge estimates, not a verified local price database — always a range, never a fixed "correct" price.

Red flags

Parts and labour not itemisedMedium severityWorth asking
The R6,200 covers parts and labour as one figure — there's no way to tell whether the labour-hour estimate or the parts cost is driving the total.
"Parts and labour: R6,200"
Why: A combined figure makes it impossible to check the labour-hour estimate or the parts cost separately against typical rates.
Unexplained shop supplies feeLow severityWorth asking
A flat R350 "shop supplies" fee is charged with no description of what it actually covers.
"Shop supplies fee: R350"
Why: A named fee with no description of what it covers is a common padding pattern worth asking about.
No mention of parts typeMedium severityCertain
The quote doesn't say whether the pads and discs are genuine/OEM, aftermarket, or reconditioned — a large driver of both cost and longevity.
"Front brake pads and discs, brake fluid flush"
Why: Part quality (genuine/OEM versus aftermarket) drives both cost and longevity, and this line doesn't specify it.

What's missing

A stated warranty period on the parts fitted or the labour
A firmer collection time than "a day or two"
Whether the brake fluid used is a standard or long-life type

Questions to ask before you sign

Can you break the R6,200 into a parts cost and a labour cost?
Are the pads and discs genuine/OEM, aftermarket, or reconditioned?
What does the R350 shop supplies fee actually cover?
What warranty do you offer on the parts and the labour?

This report is information, not legal or financial advice. It highlights points worth asking about — it does not tell you what to do, and it is not a guarantee of any outcome.

Moving company quote — 3-bedroom house

Fictional example quote

3-bedroom house move, local (under 20km)
Labour and transport: R7,800
Full payment required 5 days before moving day

Summary

A local 3-bedroom move quoted at R7,800, with full payment due 5 days ahead of the move. The price looks reasonable for the job, but there's no mention of insurance and the upfront-payment term is unusually front-loaded.

Reasonableness read

Medium confidence

R7,800 for a local 3-bedroom move is within a plausible range, but the missing insurance terms and the front-loaded payment schedule are worth raising before booking.

At a glance

Severe concern (95/100)

A rough gauge based on the number and severity of red flags found — not a verdict.

Potential savings

roughly R500-R1,500 if the labour/transport split is itemised and the payment terms are renegotiated - not a quote or a guarantee

What should this cost?

Local 3-bedroom move (labour and transport)roughly R5,500-R9,000 is typical for a local move of this size - a general estimate, not a quote
Moving-day depositroughly 10-25% upfront with the balance on moving day is more typical than full payment in advance - a general estimate, not a quote

General-knowledge estimates, not a verified local price database — always a range, never a fixed "correct" price.

Red flags

Labour and transport combined into one figureMedium severityWorth asking
The R7,800 total doesn't separate crew/labour cost from transport, so there's no way to see what each portion covers.
"Labour and transport: R7,800"
Why: A combined figure hides what portion is crew/labour versus transport, making it hard to check either against a typical rate.
No mention of insurance or liability coverHigh severityCertain
There's no statement of what happens, or who's liable, if goods are lost or damaged in transit.
"Labour and transport: R7,800"
Why: The quoted price carries no stated liability or insurance terms for loss or damage in transit.
Full payment required 5 days before moving dayMedium severityLikely
Paying the full amount nearly a week ahead of the move, rather than a deposit with the balance on the day, is unusually front-loaded for this kind of service.
"Full payment required 5 days before moving day"
Why: Requiring full payment nearly a week before the service is delivered is an unusually front-loaded term.

What's missing

A pickup and delivery time window for moving day
Whether packing materials or boxes are included or charged extra
Any charge for stairs or a long carry at either address

Questions to ask before you sign

Can you split the R7,800 into a labour cost and a transport cost?
What insurance or liability cover applies if something is lost or damaged?
Could the payment terms be a deposit now with the balance on moving day, instead of full payment upfront?
Is there an extra charge for stairs, a long carry, or packing materials?

This report is information, not legal or financial advice. It highlights points worth asking about — it does not tell you what to do, and it is not a guarantee of any outcome.

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