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What he means is that a quote is a solid price the company must abide by. An estimate is a rough figure subject to change. To be fair, many jobs can only be estimated. Until an exact diagnosis is made, a firm quote is not possible. The workman needs to know precisely what the problem is and if there are any extras involved.