For press · Updated 2026-04-14

MarkupAlert Press Kit: Contractor Pricing Trends 2026

MarkupAlert is an independent AI analyzer that helps consumers review contractor quotes in about 30 seconds. Below are stats from our aggregated, anonymized user data blended with an honest seed baseline (labeled as such). Free to cite with attribution. For interviews, data cuts, or custom breakdowns, reach us at hello@ismyquotefair.ai.

Copy-paste stats

• 1,000+ — Quotes analyzed.

  Source: MarkupAlert (2026-04-14). Based on aggregated early user data.

• 23.4% — Avg overcharge detected.

  Source: MarkupAlert (2026-04-14). Based on aggregated early user data.

• 62% — Quotes flagged as over-market.

  Source: MarkupAlert (2026-04-14). Based on aggregated early user data.

• Roofing — Most-flagged trade.

  Source: MarkupAlert (2026-04-14). Based on aggregated early user data.

• $2,400 — Median $ saved per homeowner.

  Source: MarkupAlert (2026-04-14). Based on aggregated early user data.

• Gulf Coast (FL/TX) — Highest-markup region.

  Source: MarkupAlert (2026-04-14). Based on aggregated early user data.

• Tear-off per-square markup — Most common pricing abuse.

  Source: MarkupAlert (2026-04-14). Based on aggregated early user data.

• 74% — Homeowners getting 2nd quote after.

  Source: MarkupAlert (2026-04-14). Based on aggregated early user data.

Downloadables

• Full dataset (CSV)
• Full contractor pricing trends 2026 page

Contact

Press inquiries: hello@ismyquotefair.ai. We respond within 24 hours on weekdays and can provide custom cuts of the data (by trade, role, geography, etc) on request.