Data · Updated 2026-04-14
Contractor Pricing Trends 2026
Anonymous aggregate data from contractor quotes analyzed on markupalert.ai. Updated daily.
1,000+
Quotes analyzed
Based on aggregated early user data. Aggregated early user data — markupalert.ai, fineread.ai, redflag.ai, salarycheck.ai, resumematch.ai. Honest seed baseline; refreshes as volume grows.
23.4%
Avg overcharge detected
Based on aggregated early user data. Aggregated early user data — markupalert.ai, fineread.ai, redflag.ai, salarycheck.ai, resumematch.ai. Honest seed baseline; refreshes as volume grows.
62%
Quotes flagged as over-market
Based on aggregated early user data. Aggregated early user data — markupalert.ai, fineread.ai, redflag.ai, salarycheck.ai, resumematch.ai. Honest seed baseline; refreshes as volume grows.
Roofing
Most-flagged trade
Based on aggregated early user data. Aggregated early user data — markupalert.ai, fineread.ai, redflag.ai, salarycheck.ai, resumematch.ai. Honest seed baseline; refreshes as volume grows.
$2,400
Median $ saved per homeowner
Based on aggregated early user data. Aggregated early user data — markupalert.ai, fineread.ai, redflag.ai, salarycheck.ai, resumematch.ai. Honest seed baseline; refreshes as volume grows.
Gulf Coast (FL/TX)
Highest-markup region
Based on aggregated early user data. Aggregated early user data — markupalert.ai, fineread.ai, redflag.ai, salarycheck.ai, resumematch.ai. Honest seed baseline; refreshes as volume grows.
Tear-off per-square markup
Most common pricing abuse
Based on aggregated early user data. Aggregated early user data — markupalert.ai, fineread.ai, redflag.ai, salarycheck.ai, resumematch.ai. Honest seed baseline; refreshes as volume grows.
74%
Homeowners getting 2nd quote after
Based on aggregated early user data. Aggregated early user data — markupalert.ai, fineread.ai, redflag.ai, salarycheck.ai, resumematch.ai. Honest seed baseline; refreshes as volume grows.
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