For Homeowners, Not Contractors

The scope your contractor hopes you never have.

Get a detailed scope of work in 60 seconds — cost breakdown, red flags, contractor questions, and material specs included. Free, no account required.

Used by homeowners planning $5K–$150K+ renovations

Free · No account required · Takes 60 seconds

63%
of homeowners go into debt after renovating
4 in 10
exceed their renovation budget
<2%
cost overruns with proper scoping

Real scope outputs — before you commit to anything

These are examples of what ScopeStack generates. Your full scope includes 8–15 line items, 4–6 red flags, contractor questions, and a project timeline.

Kitchen Renovation
Mid-Range Kitchen Remodel
Budget: $50,000 – $100,000 · Austin, TX
  • Demo & disposal $2,800–$4,200
  • Custom cabinetry (40 LF) $18,000–$26,000
  • Quartz countertops $5,500–$8,200
  • Electrical upgrade (200A panel) $3,200–$4,800
Load-bearing wall removal requires structural engineer sign-off before any permits are pulled. Budget $1,500–$3,000 for the engineer.
Bathroom Renovation
Master Bath Full Gut
Budget: $25,000 – $50,000 · Denver, CO
  • Demo & waterproofing $2,100–$3,400
  • Tile work (floor + shower) $6,800–$10,500
  • Plumbing rough-in & fixtures $5,200–$7,800
  • Vanity, mirror & lighting $3,400–$5,600
Denver's altitude affects moisture migration. Specify vapor barrier behind all shower tile — contractors frequently omit this and it leads to mold within 3 years.
Basement Finish
Unfinished Basement Conversion
Budget: $25,000 – $50,000 · Chicago, IL
  • Waterproofing & drainage $4,500–$7,200
  • Framing & insulation $5,800–$8,400
  • Electrical (circuits + outlets) $3,200–$5,000
  • Drywall, paint & trim $5,400–$8,100
Chicago building code requires egress window in any habitable basement room. Size and height requirements must be verified with your permit office before framing.
The Problem

Renovations don't fail because of bad contractors. They fail because of bad scoping.

Vague agreements

Most homeowners sign contracts with one-page scopes that leave critical details undefined. Every undefined detail becomes a change order.

Information asymmetry

Contractors know what things cost. You don't. Without a detailed scope, you can't compare bids, challenge markups, or catch missing line items.

Scope creep

"While we're at it..." is the most expensive phrase in renovation. Without a locked scope, projects expand uncontrollably.

Decision fatigue

Hundreds of material, finish, and sequencing decisions per project. Each one made under pressure on-site costs more than one made upfront.

Three steps to renovation clarity.

01

Describe your project

Tell us what you're renovating, your goals, your budget range, and your ZIP code. Upload photos if you have them.

02

AI generates your scope

ScopeStack produces a detailed scope of work document with line items, material specs, cost ranges by your local market, and red flags to watch for.

03

Walk in prepared

Hand your scope to contractors for accurate, comparable bids. Every detail is defined upfront. No surprises, no overruns.

What You Get

A scope document that protects your investment.

01

Line-item breakdown

Every task, material, and labor component itemized so nothing gets bundled or hidden.

02

Local cost ranges

Material and labor costs calibrated to your ZIP code, so you know what "fair" actually looks like in your market.

03

Red flag warnings

Common pitfalls, code requirements, and hidden costs flagged before they become expensive surprises.

04

Contractor questions

The exact questions to ask each bidder, tailored to your project, so you can evaluate bids like a pro.

05

Material specifications

Specific product recommendations at your budget level, with alternatives if your first choice is unavailable.

06

Timeline estimate

Realistic project phases and duration so you can hold contractors accountable to a schedule.

Know your project before you call anyone.

Tell us about your renovation. Get a full scope document in under 60 seconds — line items, costs, red flags, and the questions your contractor hopes you won't ask.

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Six documents contractors don't want you to have

Every ScopeStack output includes all six. Free, in under 60 seconds.

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Line-item cost breakdown

Every task and material with local market price ranges — so you can catch inflated bids on sight.

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Red flag warnings

Project-specific pitfalls, code requirements, and hidden costs flagged before they hit your wallet.

Contractor screening questions

The exact questions that reveal whether a contractor knows your project — or is winging it.

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Project timeline by phase

Realistic duration for each phase so you can hold contractors to a schedule — and spot padding.

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Material specifications

Specific product recommendations at your budget tier, with alternatives if availability is an issue.

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Savings opportunities

Where to spend less without sacrificing quality — and where cutting corners will cost you more later.

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The upper hand they never had before.

★★★★★

"I saved $8,400 on my kitchen by bringing a printed ScopeStack document to the first contractor meeting. They couldn't hide vague line items — every single one was already listed. One contractor literally said 'you've done your homework.'"

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Sarah L.
Kitchen renovation · Austin, TX
★★★★★

"We got 4 bids for our bathroom gut. Three were within $2K of each other — the fourth was $14K higher. The scope made it obvious what they were padding. We never would have caught that without the line items ScopeStack gave us."

MR
Marcus R.
Master bath remodel · Denver, CO
★★★★★

"The red flags section alone was worth it. It flagged asbestos testing for our 1974 house before we started demo. Our contractor 'forgot' to mention it. Saved us from a $15K surprise mid-project."

JP
Jennifer P.
Whole-home renovation · Atlanta, GA

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The best renovation is the one where nothing goes wrong. ScopeStack makes sure of it.

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