The Renovation Masterclass
The complete framework for planning, budgeting, hiring, and managing any home renovation.
Six modules, 80+ pages, six templates. Everything a licensed general contractor uses to run a renovation — adapted for homeowners and investors. Covers scope of work, contractor vetting, contract terms, payment schedules, change orders, and final sign-off.
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Six modules covering every phase of a home renovation — from blank page to final walkthrough
- 1.How to write a scope of work that eliminates ambiguity and prevents disputes
- 2.The room-by-room scope framework used on $500K+ renovations
- 3.How to identify what's structural vs. cosmetic — and why it changes your budget
- 4.Permit research: what requires a permit, and what happens if you skip it
- 1.Trade-by-trade cost benchmarks across 14 categories (demo through finish)
- 2.The 15% contingency rule — and when to use 20%
- 3.How to build a budget before you have contractor bids
- 4.Change order economics: why scope creep costs 2–4x the change itself
- 1.The 24 interview questions to ask before signing anything
- 2.License verification checklist — state board lookup, insurance, bonding
- 3.15 red flags that signal an unreliable contractor
- 4.How to read a contractor bid — line by line — and spot gaps before they become disputes
- 1.What must be in writing before work starts (and what verbal agreements cost you)
- 2.The draw schedule framework: milestone-based payments that protect both parties
- 3.Lien waiver mechanics — conditional vs. unconditional, and when to demand each
- 4.How to structure the final payment to retain leverage through punch list completion
What's Included
- The Renovation Masterclass PDF — 6 modules, 80+ pages covering the complete project lifecycle
- Renovation Budget Calculator (Excel) — room-by-room cost tracking with contingency calculator
- Scope of Work Template (Word/Google Docs) — fill-in-the-blank format by room and trade
- Project Tracking Spreadsheet (Excel) — milestone tracker, progress log, contact directory, decision log
- Change Order Log (Excel) — document every scope change before work begins
- Contractor Hiring Kit (PDF) — 24 interview questions, bid comparison matrix, red flags guide
Who It's For
- Homeowners planning any renovation who want a professional framework, not just hope
- Real estate investors managing rehab projects who need systems that scale
- Anyone who has been burned by a contractor and will never let it happen again
Why This Works
- 📋The same framework a licensed GC uses — adapted for homeowners
- 🛡️Protect against the mistakes that cost homeowners thousands
- 📊Six templates included — budget, scope, contracts, tracking, change orders
- 🏗️Covers every phase: planning, bidding, hiring, managing, and final sign-off
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Built by a Licensed General Contractor with 100+ completed projects. Not generic templates — the actual frameworks used on real construction and investment projects, adaptable to any market in the country.
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