The symptom
One quote proposes surface sealant; another proposes partial crown replacement and joint repair.
How to reason without overreaching
- The proposals may be pricing different diagnoses and preparation.
- Product names alone do not explain removal, geometry or water path.
- Evidence and method are needed before totals can be compared.
Reasonable next steps
- Ask each company to mark the affected areas in photos.
- Compare preparation, materials, quantities and exclusions.
- Clarify how hidden damage and change orders would be handled.
Actual property conditions may change every conclusion. For immediate danger, leave the affected area and call emergency services.
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