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Submit a QuoteHere’s a real example of why price transparency matters—and how it can save you a lot of money.
Below are two quotes that were submitted to Three Quotes for external wall insulation by the same user:
At first glance, it looks like a simple difference in pricing. But there’s more to it.
The higher quote came in at £13,600 for external wall insulation alone. On top of that, the company proposed removing the existing pebbledash, charged at £300 per day, plus labour and skip hire. That extra cost was open-ended, so the final total could have been significantly higher depending on how long the removal took.
But here’s the catch: this wasn’t necessary at all. The insulation can be installed over the existing surface. A standard, safe, and common approach when conditions allow.
This isn’t about calling out a company. It’s a reminder of how easy it is to overpay when you're only seeing one version of what “needs” to be done. If this homeowner had only received the £13.6k quote, they might have gone ahead with work and paid thousands extra for something unnecessary.
That’s the whole idea behind Three Quotes: to make it easier to see what others have paid, what work was included, and whether your own quote makes sense.
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Transparency doesn’t just show you prices. It helps you catch mistakes. Or in this case, avoid spending thousands you didn’t need to.