Frequently Asked Questions

You may submit quotes, inspection reports, treatment proposals, contracts, warranties, photos, screenshots, diagrams, and other documents related to the recommendation you received.

No. Submit what you have. If an important document or detail appears to be missing, that will be identified in your written analysis.

That is okay. Photos and screenshots can still provide useful information. The analysis will explain what can and cannot be supported from the materials available.

One $97 analysis covers one proposal. You may include the supporting documents, photos, screenshots, emails, and notes you already have. Never enter an unsafe area to collect additional materials.

No. One $97 analysis covers one quote or proposal. A separate proposal requires a separate analysis and purchase. Email hello@beforeyouapprove.com before purchasing if you are unsure which proposal to submit.

If the intake form does not accept a file, submit the form with the materials that do upload, then email hello@beforeyouapprove.com with the remaining files and the name used on your submission.

Your written PDF analysis is typically emailed within 48 hours after both the secure intake form and payment are complete.

The 48-hour period begins after both your secure intake form and payment have been completed. If additional information is needed before the analysis can continue, you will be contacted by email.

The turnaround estimate is based on U.S. Eastern Time.

Expedited analysis is not currently offered. Submissions are completed as promptly as possible, typically within 48 hours after intake and payment are complete.

Payment comes after the secure intake form. After you complete the intake, you continue to payment. If payment is not completed, the analysis does not begin.

You will be sent automatically to the confirmation page with next steps. Your written PDF analysis will then be emailed to the address provided in your intake form.

Do not pay again. Email hello@beforeyouapprove.com using the email from your intake and payment, and include the customer name. Your payment and intake will be verified and the next steps will be sent to you.

If the work has not started, the documents may still be useful to analyze. However, the service is designed primarily to help before approval. You are responsible for any agreement you have already signed.

This service is for decisions before you approve work. If you already approved and completed the work, this service may not be the right fit.

Yes, if you are responsible for reviewing or approving the recommendation. If the property owner or manager makes the final decision, they may also need to review the analysis.

This service is designed primarily for homeowners and residential properties. Email hello@beforeyouapprove.com before submitting a commercial property matter.

The analysis is based on U.S. pest-control and home-service practices. If you are outside the United States, email before purchasing to confirm whether the service is appropriate for your situation.

Do not rely on this service for an emergency. Contact an appropriate local licensed professional immediately if there is active structural failure, electrical danger, flooding, a health hazard, or another urgent safety concern.

The analysis explains what appears supported, what is unclear, what may be missing, and what questions to ask. The final decision remains yours.

The analysis may identify pricing concerns, unclear line items, missing scope details, or areas that deserve comparison. It does not guarantee local market pricing or provide a contractor bid.

That is still useful. The goal is not to discredit every recommendation. The goal is to help you understand the evidence and make a more informed decision.

No. This is a written educational analysis only. You will receive clear questions and, when appropriate, a message you can copy, paste, and send yourself.

Yes. After purchase, you may contact Rosemary directly by email, call, or text with questions about your order or delivered analysis. Responses are typically provided within 24 hours.

No. This service does not replace an on-site inspection, testing, engineering review, legal advice, or another licensed local professional when one is needed.

No. The analysis is intended to improve your understanding and help you ask better questions. It cannot control or guarantee another company’s response.

Refunds are limited because the service involves reserved time and personalized work. Review the Refund Policy before purchasing. If analysis has already begun, a refund may not be available.

Email hello@beforeyouapprove.com as soon as possible. Whether a refund is available depends on whether analysis has begun and the terms of the Refund Policy.

If the submitted matter cannot be analyzed meaningfully, you will be contacted. Any refund decision will follow the posted Refund Policy and the amount of work already completed.