Compare the actual work
See whether contractors are pricing the same buildings, quantities, materials and repair methods.
Before the recommendation.
Before the board’s decision.
Major association projects need more than a bottom-line price. Understand competing proposals, identify potential added costs and bring specific questions into the approval discussion.
What matters to the association
A major expenditure.
A decision you need to explain.
PickFacts helps managed and self-managed associations bring clearer information to contractor selection and budget approval.
Surface cost uncertainties
Identify allowances, exclusions and undefined work that may affect the association’s commitment.
Support the board discussion
Bring written findings and contractor follow-up questions into the meeting and the project record.
How we support you
Your documents.
Your board’s questions.
A focused review.
Share the planned work, available proposals, project value and decision deadline. We help define a review that addresses the information behind the recommendation.
Share the project package
Provide proposals, plans, specifications and the questions your association needs answered.
Resolve the differences
Use the findings to request contractor clarification and advice from the appropriate project professionals.
Bring the facts to the board
Present proposal differences, open questions and the basis for the association’s decision.
What a review can reveal
Minimize surprise.
A lower price can cover less work.
| Proposal | Base price | Scope difference to resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Northline | $279,040 | Cost covers all ten buildings; interior finish level requires clarification. |
| Cedarstone | $187,110 | Repair scope covers eight buildings; sidewalk replacement is an alternate. |
| Dale | $173,500 | Cost is based on previous documents and utilizes differing repair methods. |
Your next step
Bring clearer facts
to the approval meeting.
An independent second look for property managers, association presidents, volunteer boards and self-managed communities.