--- title: What is The Difference Between a Quote and an Estimate description: We are completely transparent about how we do business. This is why we're showing you what the real difference is between a quote and an estimate. --- [![best-general-contractor-in-the-south-bay-no-phone.png](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/best-general-contractor-in-the-south-bay-no-phone.png?width=874&name=best-general-contractor-in-the-south-bay-no-phone.png "best-general-contractor-in-the-south-bay-no-phone.png")](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/) [1-888-881-7355](tel:18888817355) License #842614 # Contact Us Today! What are you waiting for?   ### Schedule a Quote ## Quote Vs. Estimate Thinking of doing a bit of remodeling or adding a room to your home? The planning stages can be just as stressful as the remodeling process. Sitting down with a contractor to discuss price, materials needed, and length of project can be very intimidating for some. Here is a brief explanation of some of the things people find confusing. In construction, an estimate and a bid can take on different meanings depending on who is using the terms. Some construction professionals use the words “estimate” and “quote” interchangeably, while a bid or proposal may turn into a contract if the customer signs it. To further simplify it, it’s a lot like the difference between Coke, cola, soda, and pop- it all depends on where you are and who you are talking to, but we can all agree that you won’t get a glass of milk when you order one. Now, putting all of the confusion aside, below is our differentiation of quote vs. estimate.   ## Sitemap - [Home](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/) - [Request a Quote](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/construction-cost-estimate) - [Areas We Serve](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/areas-we-serve) - [Construction Services](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/construction-services) - [Contact Us](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/contact-us) - [Social Media](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/social-media/keeping-up-with-bay-cities-construction) - [Blog](https://www.baycitiesconstruction.com/blog) ## Contact Us - 22760 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 230, Torrance CA 90505 --------- - 120 Newport Center Drive. Newport Beach, CA 92660 - Main Office 888.881.7355 - Alex Rodriguez, MBA - Founder & CEO Extension 101 - Casey McArthur - Project Manager [E](mailto:Casey@baycitiesconstruction.com)xtension 103 - Wendy Hurst - Interior Designer [E](mailto:Wendy@baycitiesconstruction.com)xtension 105 - Bryan E - Sales & Marketing Extension 102 - Jessica Bradford - Finance & CFO ### Follow Us