LIFE 106 words
Translate A Builder's Quote Into What You Are Actually Paying For
The quote is full of trade shorthand and one line item could mean an extra day of work or an extra thousand pounds, and you cannot tell which. This translates every line into plain English, flags anything vague enough to become scope creep, and gives you the two questions worth asking before you commit.
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You have received a quote from a builder for {JOB_DESCRIPTION}, itemised in trade shorthand you do not fully follow, such as [first fix, snagging, making good].
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<task>
**Translate the quote line by line:**
1. Restate each line item in plain English, what it actually means physically
2. Flag any item that is vague enough to hide scope creep later
3. Note anything commonly included that seems to be missing from this quote
4. Suggest two specific questions to ask before signing
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- Line-by-line plain English translation
- Flagged vague items with why they are risky
- Two questions to ask before signing
</output_format> ⚠ human-in-the-loop: you are responsible for the results of using this prompt, not us.