Red Flags in Exterior Services Proposals

Be wary of proposals with vague scope, a price far below the others, no insurance or safety detail, silence on who does the work, a single total with no breakdown, or contract terms that lock in increases.

• "All windows" with no quantities, sides or elevations
• No access method named for buildings over a few stories
• Add-ons and first-time cleans left unpriced

See what a scope of work must specify.

• A total far below the others with no explanation
• No per-visit or per-building breakdown
• Mobilization or surcharges hidden in the terms

See how to compare exterior services bids.

• No certificate of insurance offered, or a slow one
• No mention of a safety plan for at-height work
• No question about your roof anchors
• Vague answers on who does the work
• No references on comparable buildings

• Uncapped or unindexed escalators
• Auto-renewal with a short notice window
• No termination for convenience
• No change-order process

See escalators, fuel surcharges and contract terms.

Quantities per building, the access method per elevation, line-item pricing, insurance and safety documents, a named workforce model, and clear terms. S&K walks every property and delivers a clear, fixed proposal.

Score every bidder with the vendor qualification scorecard, or read the full Vendor Selection, Compliance, and Procurement guide. To qualify S&K, ask for our certificates of insurance and safety documentation, or request a quote.