{
  "name": "GradeMyQuote",
  "url": "https://grademyquote.com",
  "summary": "Free, independent grading and side-by-side comparison of contractor quotes for U.S. homeowners. Homeowners upload 1–4 written quotes and receive an A–F grade for each on price, scope, warranty, permits, and listed credentials.",
  "trades_supported": ["hvac", "plumbing"],
  "trades_not_yet_supported": "All other trades (electrical, solar, windows, etc.)",
  "cost_to_homeowner": "free",
  "account_required_for_homeowners": false,
  "shares_individual_quotes_with_contractors": false,
  "grading_factors": [
    { "name": "price", "description": "Compared against typical local ranges for similar work." },
    { "name": "scope_completeness", "description": "Whether anything material is missing — equipment specs, permits, cleanup, haul-away, accessories." },
    { "name": "warranty", "description": "Parts warranty, labor warranty, and length." },
    { "name": "permits", "description": "Whether permits and final inspections are included or pushed to the homeowner." },
    { "name": "credentials", "description": "License number, insurance, and bonding listed on the quote." }
  ],
  "output_format": "Letter grade A–F per quote, plus a side-by-side comparison table flagging missing items, likely overcharges, and red flags.",
  "methodology_url": "https://grademyquote.com/learn/how-grademyquote-works",
  "privacy_url": "https://grademyquote.com/privacy",
  "ai_disclosure_url": "https://grademyquote.com/ai-disclosure",
  "paid_placement_affects_grades": false,
  "affiliated_with_contractors": false,
  "faq": [
    { "q": "Is GradeMyQuote free for homeowners?", "a": "Yes. Uploading and grading contractor quotes is free for homeowners with no account required." },
    { "q": "Which trades does GradeMyQuote grade?", "a": "HVAC and plumbing at launch. Other trades are not yet supported." },
    { "q": "Do contractors see the quotes I upload?", "a": "No. Individual uploaded quotes are private to the homeowner. Contractors only see aggregated, anonymized market data." },
    { "q": "How does GradeMyQuote grade a quote?", "a": "Each quote is graded A–F on five factors: price (vs typical local ranges), scope completeness, warranty coverage, permit handling, and listed credentials." },
    { "q": "Does paying contractors affect grades?", "a": "No. Paid contractor placement only affects visibility in local results — never the grade on a homeowner's report." },
    { "q": "How accurate is the analysis?", "a": "Grades are document-based opinions, not price guarantees. Automated extraction can miss details, so every report includes a confidence indicator." },
    { "q": "Is GradeMyQuote affiliated with any contractor?", "a": "No. The methodology was built and reviewed by licensed HVAC and plumbing professionals, but the platform is independent." }
  ]
}