How PostAi Builds a Transparent Quote

A plain-English guide for homeowners and contractors. Why the PostAi price you see is itemized, local, and honest — not a number pulled from thin air.

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The promise

Most "free estimate" experiences mean a sales visit, a vague range, and pressure to sign. PostAi flips that: you get a fully itemized quote before anyone knocks on your door, built from three inputs you can actually inspect.

The three inputs behind every quote

1. Your property data — beds, baths, square footage, and lot size, pulled

automatically from public property records when a scout captures the address. A bigger lot means more lawn; more roofline means more gutter. The quote scales to the actual home, not a one-size-fits-all flat rate.

1. The contractor's rate sheet — each contractor sets their own published

rates per service (per square foot, per linear foot, per visit). The quote uses their numbers, so what you see is what they actually charge.

1. The locality profile — crowdsourced zone definitions capture what's normal

for your area (typical lot sizes, access difficulty, seasonal demand). This keeps quotes grounded in local reality instead of national averages.

How it comes together

What "itemized" actually looks like

A gutter-cleaning quote isn't just "$138." It's:

| Line item | Basis | Price | |-----------|-------|-------| | Clear gutters | per linear foot of roofline | $95 | | Downspout flush | flat | $25 | | Debris bagging & haul | flat | $18 | | Your price | | $138 |

Every line ties back to a rate the contractor published and a property fact the system measured. Tap "How we priced this" on any flyer to expand the full breakdown.

Why this matters

• Homeowners can compare apples to apples and book with confidence — no

surprise upcharges after the work starts.

• Contractors win trust before the first conversation. A transparent quote

pre-qualifies the lead: the homeowner already knows and accepts the price.

• Scouts deliver something genuinely useful door-to-door, which is why

homeowners scan instead of recycle.

Frequently asked

Is the quote final? It's a firm estimate based on measured data. Edge cases (a steep roof, an overgrown lot) may adjust on confirmation — and you'll see why.

Who sets the price — PostAi or the contractor? The contractor. PostAi assembles and presents it transparently; it never marks up the contractor's published rates.

What if my property data looks wrong? Confirm or correct it right on the flyer landing page — and earn a micro-credit for doing so.

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