Estimate Review
Review scope, pricing structure, exclusions, allowances and payment terms.
From $59Independent homeowner construction guidance
Got a contractor estimate?
Understand it before you sign.
Upload an estimate, contract, plan, invoice, change order or project photos. We help you understand the price, scope, exclusions, allowances, payment schedule and questions that need clarification.
✓ Homeowner-focused✓ Online 24/7 intake✓ Human review available
ESTIMATE REVIEWSample
Basement Renovation
Contractor proposal$68,500
Items to clarify
- Permit responsibility unclear
- Electrical allowance not defined
- Final cleanup not specified
- Payment schedule needs review
Questions prepared for your contractor →
THE PROBLEM
Don't judge a contractor by price alone.
A lower bid can exclude permits, electrical work, painting, cleanup, finish materials or other important scope. We organize the proposal so you can see what is included, excluded, allowed for or unclear.
SERVICES
Construction advice when you need it.
Compare Contractor Bids
See the real differences between two or three proposals—not just the bottom line.
From $89Change Order Review
Understand what changed, what the documents say and what questions to ask.
$39Payment Review
Compare a requested payment with the contract and reported project progress.
$39Plans + Budget
Preliminary scope and budget review based on the plans and information supplied.
From $149Construction Consultation
Discuss a project directly with an experienced construction consultant.
From $99HOW IT WORKS
From contractor document to clear questions.
1
Tell us about the project
Property, project type, stage, proposed price and your main concern.
2
Upload the documents
Estimate, contract, plans, change orders, invoices, photos or inspection documents.
3
We organize the details
Scope, prices, allowances, exclusions, payments and unclear items are identified.
4
Receive your review
Get a clear report and practical questions to take back to your contractor.
CONTRACTOR COMPARISON
Three bids. Three prices.
What's actually different?
We compare the scope rather than automatically selecting a contractor. You see material differences, missing information, financial exposure and what needs clarification.
| Scope | A $81.5K | B $72K | C $64.5K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | ✓ | ? | — |
| Electrical | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Painting | ✓ | — | — |
| Dumpster | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 1 yr | ? |
PROJECT PROTECTION
Support throughout the renovation.
Keep the contract, approved changes, payments and project progress organized. Upload new payment requests and change orders as the project moves forward.
Get Started — $149/mo
MY PROJECT
Home Addition
Current contract$162,500
Paid to date$81,000
Framing 90%
Plumbing rough 75%
Electrical rough 65%
PRICING
Start with the question you need answered.
Estimate Review
$59Scope, exclusions, allowances, pricing structure and payment review.
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Existing Invoice or Custom Review
This service requires individual pricing and cannot be paid through a standard payment link.
Contact [email protected] with a brief description of the service you need. If you already submitted a review request, include your HPA reference number.
After reviewing your request, HomeProject Advocate will email you a secure Square invoice with the correct payment amount.
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For services marked “starting at,” submit your documents first. We will confirm the final fee before payment.
START A REVIEW
Tell us what you're working on.
Your request and attachments are sent directly to HomeProject Advocate. After submission, use the secure payment section for a fixed-price service or an approved invoice.
INDEPENDENT GUIDANCE
We work for the homeowner—not the contractor.
HomeProject Advocate is designed to help homeowners understand construction costs, proposals, scopes, payments and project decisions. The service should not accept contractor commissions for recommendations.
Important: HomeProject Advocate provides construction consulting and informational services. It is not a substitute for architectural, engineering, legal, appraisal, insurance, official inspection or other licensed professional services. Cost ranges are estimates and actual construction costs vary.