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Renovation budget planner: compare bids, track every dollar, pay only for finished work

Plan and track a kitchen, bath or whole-house remodel in one spreadsheet, from the first contractor bid to the final payment.

$19 one-time · instant download
FormatExcel (.xlsx), no macros
IncludesBlank planner, filled example, quick-start guide
LicensePersonal use

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The lowest bid isn't always the cheapest

Bids leave things out: the dumpster, permits, an electrical panel upgrade. The planner lines up as many as three bids on the same scope and adds what each one is missing.

From the example file
Bidder 3: $38,900 base + $4,950 left out = $43,850, more than Bidder 1's adjusted $42,150

What's in the planner

Dashboard

On budget, using contingency, or over. Paid to date and what needs your attention.

Budget

Estimate, committed, paid and forecast on every line, with category totals.

Bid comparison

Three contractors on the same scope, with flags for insurance, references and big deposits.

Change orders

Approved vs. pending, cost and schedule impact, and whether it's in writing.

Payments

Draws tied to finished work, with warnings before you pay ahead or without a lien waiver.

Selections, schedule, punch list

Allowances and lead times, the timeline, and the final walk-through.

Lien rules differ by state. The planner organizes your project. It is not legal or financial advice.

Renovation Project Planner

$19 one-time