Outdoor and site costs supply checklist
Use this checklist to compare common supply categories before reviewing outdoor and site costs bids. Product links are for planning and price-checking; contractor quotes should still state exactly what materials and parts are included.
Supplies to price-check by project
Fence installation
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Fence post brackets and anchors
- Gate hinges and latch kits
- Post levels and layout strings
- Fence stains and weather sealers
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
French drain installation
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Sump pump accessories
- Basement sealers and crack repair supplies
- Water alarms and moisture monitors
- Drainage and dehumidifier supplies
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Main water line replacement
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Pipe fittings and repair parts
- Drain cleaning tools
- Water leak alarms and shutoff supplies
- Plumbing hand tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Drain cleaning
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Pipe fittings and repair parts
- Drain cleaning tools
- Water leak alarms and shutoff supplies
- Plumbing hand tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Sewer line replacement
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Pipe fittings and repair parts
- Drain cleaning tools
- Water leak alarms and shutoff supplies
- Plumbing hand tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Driveway paving
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Driveway sealers
- Concrete and asphalt crack fillers
- Pressure washing supplies
- Paving and repair tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Concrete patio
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Concrete repair and patch supplies
- Concrete forms and finishing tools
- Concrete sealers
- Expansion joint and crack fillers
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Paver patio
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Paver leveling and base supplies
- Landscape edging and restraints
- Retaining wall drainage supplies
- Compaction and layout tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Retaining wall
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Drainage and irrigation supplies
- Landscape fabric and edging
- Sprinkler repair parts
- Outdoor digging and layout tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Sprinkler system
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Drainage and irrigation supplies
- Landscape fabric and edging
- Sprinkler repair parts
- Outdoor digging and layout tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Foundation repair
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Foundation crack repair kits
- Concrete epoxy and sealants
- Moisture monitoring supplies
- Masonry repair tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Basement waterproofing
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Sump pump accessories
- Basement sealers and crack repair supplies
- Water alarms and moisture monitors
- Drainage and dehumidifier supplies
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Crawl space encapsulation
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Vapor barriers and seam tapes
- Crawl space dehumidifier supplies
- Moisture meters and monitors
- Crawl space safety gear
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Mold remediation
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Mold cleaners and treatment supplies
- Respirators and protective suits
- Air scrubber and filtration supplies
- Moisture meters
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Water damage restoration
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Dehumidifiers and air movers
- Moisture meters and leak detectors
- Drying and cleanup supplies
- Restoration safety gear
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Deck building
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Deck screws and hidden fasteners
- Joist hangers and post bases
- Deck sealers and cleaners
- Railing hardware and baluster kits
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Tree removal and trimming
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Chainsaw safety gear
- Tree trimming and pruning tools
- Limb ropes and hauling supplies
- Arborist marking and inspection supplies
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
Land clearing
Check whether each bid includes the parts, materials, tools, cleanup items, and safety supplies needed for this scope.
- Drainage and irrigation supplies
- Landscape fabric and edging
- Sprinkler repair parts
- Outdoor digging and layout tools
Product links may earn GetCosts.com a commission from qualifying purchases.
How to use this checklist
- Compare included materials. Ask each contractor which supplies are included, which are allowances, and which are excluded.
- Separate homeowner purchases from contractor scope. Small supplies can be useful for planning, but project labor, warranties, permits, and code work should stay in the bid.
- Use the worksheet before choosing a bid. Open a quote comparison worksheet when the same item appears in one bid but not another.