What you get in your Risk & Scope Review

A branded, printable PDF designed to sit beside your quote when you read it — every page tied to a decision you're about to make.

Branded 7-page PDF

A printable, share-ready audit document. Plain English. No fluff pages, no upsell pages — every section is decision-relevant.

1–3 quotes compared

One quote, or head-to-head against two more for the same project. You see where each contractor is genuinely better and where price masks risk.

Every risk category scored

Financial, scope, materials, labour, warranty, credibility, liability — each scored against our Master Risk Engine, with a written rationale.

Prioritized risk list

The issues ranked by what could actually hurt your project — not a 40-item dump. Top three risks are the ones to fix before signing.

Missing-scope flags

The items that should be in the quote but aren't — permits, disposal, prep work, allowances, change-order terms — listed against each contractor.

Clarifying questions to send

The exact written questions to email each contractor before you sign. Phrased so you get straight answers, not deflection.

Written verdict

A plain-English recommendation: proceed, proceed with conditions, or walk away. Always with the reasoning shown.

48-hour delivery

From quote sent to PDF in your inbox in 48 business hours. Built for the window between getting the quote and signing it.

Seven risk categories. Every quote, every time.

The Master Risk Engine is Contract Link's internal scoring framework. It's how we make sure no $197 audit ever misses a category the next one caught.

01 Financial clarity Pricing transparency, deposit structure, payment schedule, change-order terms.
02 Scope completeness What's in, what's missing, what's pushed to the homeowner. Permits, disposal, prep, allowances.
03 Materials specificity SKUs, brands, grades, finishes. "As discussed" doesn't count.
04 Labour allocation Lump-sum vs. itemized labour, subcontractor disclosure, hours visibility.
05 Warranty terms Coverage length, what's actually warrantied, manufacturer vs. workmanship split.
06 Credibility & compliance WSIB clearance, insurance certificates, licences, business standing, references.
07 Liability allocation Who carries the risk if something goes wrong — and what the quote says (or doesn't) about it.
+ Project-specific flags Anything unique to your project — heritage permits, structural, electrical capacity — surfaced as needed.

From purchase to PDF in 48 hours

Buy your Risk & Scope Review

One flat $197 CAD fee covers one to three contractor quotes for the same project. You'll get a confirmation email immediately.

Send your quote(s) & project details

Reply with each contractor's quote (PDF, photo, or screenshot) and a short brief about your project, location, and timeline.

Receive your branded PDF

Within 48 business hours, your 7-page Risk & Scope Review lands in your inbox — every category scored, every gap flagged, every next step written.

Serving homeowners across Waterloo Region and Guelph

Contract Link works with homeowners in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph — and across the surrounding communities. Every review is delivered remotely, so location doesn't change your turnaround.

  • Kitchener
  • Waterloo
  • Cambridge
  • Guelph
  • Elmira
  • St. Jacobs
  • New Hamburg
  • Ayr
  • Breslau
  • Fergus
  • Elora
  • Puslinch

Frequently asked questions

A branded 7-page PDF audit of one to three contractor quotes for the same project. Every category — financial, scope, materials, labour, warranty, credibility, liability — is scored against Contract Link's Master Risk Engine. You get a written verdict, a prioritized risk list, missing-scope flags, and the exact clarifying questions to send before you sign.

Yes. The $197 fee covers one to three contractor quotes for the same project. You get a head-to-head comparison across every risk category, not just price — so you can see where one contractor is genuinely better and where one is hiding cost in vague scope.

Quick Quote Check is a fast scan of one quote — red flags and clarifying questions. Risk & Scope Review is the full audit: every category scored, branded 7-page PDF, and up to three quotes compared. Most homeowners with a real renovation budget start here.

No. The Risk & Scope Review is entirely between you and Contract Link. Your contractor never knows the review happened unless you tell them. If you want us to handle the contractor conversation, that is the Tier 3 Broker-Assisted Review.

48 business hours from the moment you send us your quote(s) and project details. The audit lands as a branded PDF in your inbox, ready to read before you sign or pay a deposit.

Not the right fit? Compare the other tiers

Risk & Scope Review is the right fit for most real projects. For a fast single-quote scan, or a fully done-for-you broker engagement, see the others.

Tier 01 · DIY

Quick Quote Check

$49 CAD

Fast scan of a single contractor quote. Red flags, missing scope, vague pricing, and the questions to ask before signing.

Compare Tier 1 →

Tier 03 · Done for you

Broker-Assisted Review

$397 CAD

We contact your contractor directly, request every documentation item, and only return when the package is sign-ready.

Compare Tier 3 →

One project. Up to three quotes. One audit that ranks them all.

The full Risk & Scope Review — branded 7-page PDF, 48-hour turnaround, every category scored. $197 CAD flat.