A good flooring quote should make the product, room area, installation scope, preparation work, trims, warranty, and timing easy to compare.
Start by checking whether every retailer is quoting the same product or an approved equivalent. Then compare the full installed scope, not only the material price.
Ask each retailer to confirm subfloor preparation, underlay, trims, disposal, access limits, sample availability, and warranty terms before you accept.
If one quote is much cheaper, look for missing line items such as stair nosings, ramp trims, floor levelling, furniture movement, appliance movement, freight, or removal of old flooring.
For apartments and townhouses, ask about body-corporate requirements, acoustic underlay, working hours, lift access, parking, and whether waste can be removed through common areas.
Before choosing a retailer, compare response clarity as well as price. A quote that explains exclusions, timing, warranty documents, and next steps is usually easier to manage than a low number with unclear scope.