# What should you send for a construction quote?

> Prepare a useful construction brief for Cruzz Construction. Organize drawings, site photos, project priorities, access and the decisions needed for a quote.

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Home renovations and construction

A useful construction quote brief states where the project is, what you want changed and what information is already available. Include drawings or a sketch, photographs, intended use, product choices and access restrictions. Mark unresolved decisions clearly. This gives Cruzz Construction a starting point for reviewing the work and identifying what needs a site discussion.

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## What is the minimum useful project description?

Name the address or municipality, the property type and the outcome you need. Describe the existing condition and the proposed change separately. “Renovate the unit” leaves a great deal open; “create a reception area and three offices in the existing unit” gives the discussion a purpose. For [tenant work](https://cruzzconstruction.com/commercial/tenant-improvements/), identify the landlord and possession stage.

## Which drawings and photos help?

Send the current drawing issue if you have one, with any specifications that define the work. If there are no drawings, a labelled sketch and overall photos can start a conversation. Include the surroundings of a damaged area, not only a close-up. Avoid mixing superseded plans into the package without marking them.

## How should you describe budget and dates?

State your budget preference and target dates as information to discuss. Explain whether the date relates to possession, an event, an opening or completion. Those are different milestones. List dependencies such as design decisions, landlord approval and products you are supplying. A date does not show whether those steps are ready.

## What else should the brief make visible?

Identify occupied areas, loading routes and any work by others. For approval questions, use [the permit guide](https://cruzzconstruction.com/guides/renovation-permits/); Hamilton publishes a separate [building permit route for small businesses](https://www.hamilton.ca/build-invest-grow/starting-small-business/permits-inspections/building-permits-small-businesses). Our [comparison checklist](https://cruzzconstruction.com/guides/quote-comparison/) helps you review the scope that comes back.

## Can you reuse this checklist?

Yes. This project brief checklist is free to use and quote with credit to Cruzz Construction. It organizes a conversation; it does not replace drawings, a site review or the agreement for a particular project. Use [the project request page](https://cruzzconstruction.com/request/) when your information is ready.

**Planning checklist: Prepare a construction brief**

| Decision | Information to review | Purpose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Project | Location, property type and intended outcome. | Establish what is being discussed. |
| Information | Current drawings, specifications and photos. | Separate known details from open decisions. |
| Constraints | Access, occupancy and target milestones. | Identify dependencies early. |
| Responsibility | Supplied products and work by others. | Define what the quote should include. |

Published by Cruzz Construction, Hamilton. Updated November 3, 2026. Free to share and quote, with a link back to this page.

## Describe the space.

Bring the location, current drawings and the changes you need.

[Discuss a project](https://cruzzconstruction.com/request/)

## Prepare the brief.

A few clear details help define the work.

[What to include in your enquiry](https://cruzzconstruction.com/guides/quote-preparation/)

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