The five documents that turn contractor bids into a decision you can defend.
A working template pack for your surfaces project: score materials honestly, make every bid comparable, and catch the red flags before you sign — print and fill, or copy into any spreadsheet.
Get the Spec Pack — $37
Three bids that can’t be compared are three guesses
- One fabricator quotes with demo included, one without, one “TBD” — and the cheapest number wins for the wrong reason.
- The material got chosen in a showroom mood and scored zero points for how your household actually lives.
- The red flags were all visible in the bid — you just didn’t have the list.
The five templates inside
Material Scoring Matrix
Score candidates on looks, durability, real-world maintenance and budget — weighted to your household, not the showroom.
Countertop Bid Comparison Sheet
13 line items per bid: material spec, seams, cutouts, demo, warranty, payment terms — side by side.
Flooring Room-by-Room Spec Sheet
The one-page spec that makes three flooring bids answer the same question — subfloor included.
Tile Project Planner
Area-by-area planner with waste math, grout specs, slip ratings and the waterproofing question that saves showers.
Bid Red-Flag Checklist
Eight warning signs, each with why it costs you — one check is a conversation, three is a different contractor.
How it works
Buy
$37, secure Stripe checkout.
Download
The PDF link is on your confirmation screen instantly.
Fill
Print the templates or rebuild the columns in a spreadsheet.
Decide
Comparable bids, scored materials, no surprises.
Who this is for
- Homeowners collecting countertop, flooring or tile bids right now
- Renovators who want the discipline without hiring anyone yet
- Anyone who read our free Selection Guide and is ready to run the numbers
Questions, answered
Is this a course or a guide?
Neither — it’s working documents. Five fill-in templates built to be used on a live project this week.
Does the $37 really credit back?
Yes — book any GSATS selection service (from $497) within 30 days and the $37 comes off.
What if I want this done FOR me?
That’s exactly what our selection services are: we complete these documents for your project and put them in front of qualified local trades for comparable bids.
The Surfaces Spec Pack
Five working templates, one disciplined project — for less than a box of tile spacers.
$37
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