Why do you want a detailed estimate?

With decades of experience we provide you with a general estimate of costs and expected costs from a legitimate licensed contractor. It is our mission to educate the consumer and provide you with the tools to hire a contractor and protect yourself and your property.

Why do you want a pre-written contact?

While there are great contractors out there often times they’re not good at writing contracts. We write the contract for you and the contractor making sure to include all the common details that are omitted limiting the potential for miscommunication, expectations and future issues.

Example Estimate

Remodel and Addition Project

What’s included?

Our plans are designed to give your contractor all the necessary information to bid your project and answer their questions before they even ask.

Below is an example set of drawings that you’ll receive at the end of this journey. Depending on your location your plans may include additional details and cross sections.

*Disclaimer: It’ll be your responsibility to meet with your local home builder to determine final permit submittal requirements. We will work with you in providing all necessary documents, however anything requiring an engineer stamp or architect’s stamp will not be included.

Example Estimate

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

  • Includes table of contents, disclaimers, code analysis, front elevation, vicinity map, legal address, square footages and general calculations.

  • Includes wall layout, doors and sizes, windows and sizes, ceiling heights, flooring and all other general notes.

  • Location of all walls, windows and doors.

  • Includes (4) 2D exterior elevations from each side of your new home. This elevations will show all window, door and ceiling height locations.

  • Includes all necessary framing plans depending on the construction style and number of stories. Your plan set will include everything you need to build your home.

  • Foundation and concrete plans will meet standard building codes and adjusted for your building area. Will also include additional dimensioning.

  • Includes all lights and light switches, outlets, smoke and carbon monoxide detector locations, cable and ethernet locations.

  • Includes all necessary details and cross sections to accurately portray the construction methods.

DETAILED ESTIMATE

  • Detailed estimated showing what you can expect to pay for your project. We use typical Remodeling Contractor Mark-ups.

  • Don't let a contractor give you a basic contract to sign. Use our all inclusive Remodeling Agreement to make sure they don't leave anything out.

FORMS AND GUIDES

  • Picking the right contractor can be a daunting task. Use our how-to guide to ask all the right questions.

  • Interviewing multiple contractors? Use our comparison form to keep all the details organized so you can make an informed decision.

  • Use our budget form to understand the costs of a project and help determine a competitive price for your project.

  • Pre-made kitchen layouts to start from

  • Step-by-step measure guide to assist you with measuring your own project.