HOW IT WORKS

Davis reads your bids so you don't have to guess

Contractor bids are written for contractors, not homeowners. Davis translates them — finding what's missing, what's overpriced, and who to hire.

BidScan — Free instant analysis

From upload to insight in under 60 seconds. No account required.

1

Upload your bid

Drop a PDF, a photo, or even a screenshot. Davis handles any format your contractor hands you.

2

Davis reads it

OCR extracts every line item. AI cross-references scope against what a project like yours requires.

3

Gaps surface

Missing permits, underspecified materials, ambiguous allowances — Davis flags every one.

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You get clarity

A simple, structured report. What the bid says, what it doesn't, and the questions to ask before you say yes.

What Davis finds that you won't

Homeowners aren't contractors. That's exactly why bids get accepted with thousands in hidden risk baked in. Davis knows what to look for.

Missing permits

A bid without permit costs will hit you with a $700–1,500 change order after demo day. Davis finds this every time.

Allowance traps

"Backsplash tile allowance: $600" sounds fine. Davis knows that mid-grade tile runs $1,100–1,400 installed.

Scope gaps between bids

One bid includes valve replacement. Another doesn't. That's $500–700 in hidden cost, not a fair comparison.

Overpriced line items

Davis benchmarks every line against local market rates. You see exactly which numbers are out of range.

Contract language risks

Vague scope = unlimited change orders. Davis flags the clauses where your exposure is highest.

Example: Davis on a kitchen bid
Bid total
Home Renovations LLC
$42,800
Missing permits
Required for electrical + plumbing
+$850
Tile substrate omitted
Required under new floor tile
+$700
Valve replacement missing
Standard at sink + dishwasher
+$580
True cost estimate
After gap items added
$44,930
The $42,800 bid looks like the cheapest. After gap items, it's actually $1,300 more expensive than the recommended bid at $51,200 — with higher change-order risk.

From free to full analysis

Start free. Unlock deeper analysis when you need it.

1

BidScan — Free

Upload a bid, get a quick read in 60 seconds. No account, no commitment.

Bid quality checkTop gaps identifiedBasic price flagDavis summary
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Audit — $149

The complete bid analysis. Know exactly what each contractor is missing and how to use that in the conversation.

Full scope gap analysisLocal benchmark comparisonBid Grade (A–F)Negotiation playbookDavis recommendation
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Complete — $299

Full investment analysis. Davis's formal pre-signing recommendation with the financial case behind it.

Everything in AuditDavis ScoreROI + equity impactDavis Sign-OffRisk IntelligenceContract review checklist
INSPECTION REPORTS

Inspection report? Davis translates that too.

A home inspection report is 40 pages of findings with no dollar signs. Davis reads it, categorizes every finding by severity, assigns cost estimates, and tells you what to negotiate before you close.

Buyer Analysis
What to ask the seller for. Closing credit or repair demand, with the numbers to back it up.
Pre-Listing Analysis
What to fix before you list. Prioritized by cost-to-value, not severity.
Davis on a 42-page inspection report
Safety
Electrical panel double-tapped breakers
$800–1,200
Repair
Roof flashing separation at chimney base
$400–700
Repair
HVAC filter housing seal deteriorated
$180–320
Monitor
Attic ridge vent minor debris accumulation
$0 now
Photo Confirmed
Water heater: 2019, in good condition
No action
42 findings → 5 priorities → 1 closing credit document

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