# Home Service Quote Comparator AI Agent Connect > Home Service Quote Comparator MCP lets your AI client analyze, rank, and compare multiple contractor bids. Instead of manually checking every line item, you can use your agent to spot missing work, calculate true final costs, and rank bids based on warranty strength to ensure you aren't overpaying for incomplete service. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_S15WYPdRZBJ2mCKzLjxqIqGZXg2L674hcBQVBqTY/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** quotes, contractors, comparison, budgeting, home-improvement ## Description Managing home improvement projects usually means staring at a pile of messy, inconsistent contractor bids. One guy quotes just labor, another includes materials, and a third leaves out the very thing you actually asked for. This MCP fixes that by giving your AI client the ability to normalize these quotes into a fair comparison. You can hand your agent a set of PDFs or text snippets from different contractors and have it find the discrepancies immediately. It looks for gaps where a contractor might have missed a specific requirement from your original scope. It also handles the math, calculating the actual total cost including taxes and materials so you aren't surprised by a higher bill later. If you care more about long-term reliability than the lowest price, you can have your agent rank the bids by the strength of their service guarantees. It turns a stressful manual review process into a clear, data-driven decision. ## Tools ### analyze_quote_gaps This tool identifies specific discrepancies between a single quote and your master requirements. It catches when a contractor misses a task you explicitly requested. ### calculate_quote_total This tool computes the true final cost of a single quote. It adds up all components like labor, materials, and taxes to show the actual amount you'll pay. ### compare_quotes This tool performs the primary comparison between multiple contractor quotes. It uses your master scope to see how different bids stack up against each other. ### rank_by_warranty This tool reorders your list of quotes based on service guarantees. It prioritizes bids with longer or stronger warranties. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Compare these three quotes for a kitchen remodel: [Quote A: $5000, 1yr warranty], [Quote B: $4500, 6mo warranty], [Quote C: $5500, 3yr warranty]. Required scope: cabinets, sink, flooring. ``` **Response:** ``` The best value quote is Quote C at $5500 due to its superior 3-year warranty, despite the higher initial cost. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Check this quote for any missing items from my requirement: 'Install flooring and paint walls'. Quote: 'Flooring installation: $1200'. ``` **Response:** ``` The quote is missing the 'paint walls' scope item. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What is the total cost for this quote with $1000 labor, $500 materials, and 10% tax? ``` **Response:** ``` The final total is $1650. ``` ## Capabilities ### Scope Gap Detection Your agent uses this to find where a contractor's bid fails to meet your specific project requirements. ### Total Cost Calculation Your agent calculates the full price including hidden costs like tax and materials. ### Multi-Bid Comparison Your agent compares several different contractor bids against a single master scope. ### Warranty Ranking Your agent sorts through bids to find the ones with the most reliable service guarantees. ## Use Cases ### Kitchen Remodel Comparison Compare three different kitchen bids to see which one covers all your requested appliances and cabinetry. ### Roofing Replacement Check if a roofing contractor's quote includes all the materials and disposal fees mentioned in your request. ### HVAC Maintenance Rank different HVAC companies based on the length of their service warranties. ### Budget Accuracy Calculate the final expected cost of a landscaping job by adding labor, plants, and local sales tax. ## Benefits - Identifies missing line items that lead to change orders. - Normalizes different bidding formats into a single comparison. - Calculates true project costs including taxes and materials. - Prioritizes long-term value through warranty analysis. ## How It Works Get your contractor bids analyzed in seconds by connecting this MCP to your preferred AI client. 1. Connect the MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf via Vinkius. 2. Paste your project requirements and the contractor quotes into your AI client. 3. Ask your agent to compare the bids or check for missing items. 4. Review the calculated totals and warranty rankings provided by the agent. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I use this MCP with Claude?** You connect to the MCP through the Vinkius platform. Once connected, you can simply paste your quotes into Claude and ask it to use the tools provided by this MCP. **Can this MCP find missing items in a quote?** Yes. You can use the analyze_quote_gaps tool to compare a contractor's bid against your original list of requirements to see what they missed. **Does it handle tax and material costs?** Yes. The calculate_quote_total tool is designed to compute the true final cost by including all components like labor, materials, and taxes. **How does it help me choose a contractor?** It helps you choose by comparing multiple bids against a master scope and by ranking them based on the strength of their warranties. **Do I need to host this myself?** No. Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start working. **How does the system determine the best value?** The best value is determined by finding the lowest total cost that fulfills all required scope items, with additional weight applied for longer warranty periods. **Can I identify if a contractor missed part of my request?** Yes, by using the `analyze_quote_gaps` tool, you can identify uncovered items, quantity mismatches, or conflicts with your required scope. **Does this tool handle taxes and labor separately?** Yes, the `calculate_quote_total` tool provides a granular breakdown including base labor, base materials, and total tax.