Define the project
Clarify what you're asking the contractor to build, change, remove and finish.
BEFORE YOU BUILD / RENOVATE,
KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BUYING.
PICKFACTS independently reviews construction proposals, plans, budgets and project information—so homeowners can make better decisions before committing.
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Allowances3 items to clarify
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Before You SignKnow the scope. Know the gaps. Know the questions.
PICKFACTS PROJECT REVIEW CHECKLIST™
Free checklist. No obligation. No contractor referrals.
- ✓See what's missing. Spot gaps in proposals — from project records and engineering to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, finishes and cleanup.
- ✓Know what could cost more. Understand allowances, exclusions, TBD items and change-order language.
- ✓Compare proposals intelligently. Evaluate what you're actually getting — not just the bottom-line number.
INSIDE THE GUIDE
The PICKFACTS Pre-Commitment Checklist™
A practical framework for reviewing the information behind a construction decision before you commit serious money.
Understand what's specified
Identify what plans and specifications cover — and what they leave open.
Check the approvals
Understand the project records and approvals that may be required before work begins.
Compare apples to apples
See whether contractors are actually pricing the same project.
Find what's missing
Look for exclusions, allowances, TBD items and work that may surface later.
Reduce surprises
Identify areas where additional costs can appear after construction starts.
PICKFACTS
Project Review Checklist™
What to know before you hire a contractor or sign a proposal.
MAKE THE DECISION WITH YOUR EYES OPEN
Don't choose the lowest bid. Choose the proposal you actually understand.
The difference between a $250,000 renovation and a $325,000 renovation isn't always the contractor. Sometimes it's what wasn't included in the $250,000 proposal.
- 25 questions to ask before hiring a contractor
- Proposal comparison worksheet
- Allowance and exclusion checklist
- Change-order warning list
- project records and approval checklist
- PICKFACTS Pre-Commitment Review™
“Before you sign, get the facts.”— PICKFACTS
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Before you sign, get the facts.
Download the free PICKFACTS Project Review Checklist™ and use it for your next contractor conversation, proposal comparison or project decision.
Building or renovating is a major financial decision. Your preparation should be too.
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See how PICKFACTS turns property and project information into a clear, decision-ready report.
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Before You Commit™
Once you have a proposal, plans and project documents, PICKFACTS can provide an independent Project Review to help identify scope gaps, exclusions, potential added costs and questions to resolve before signing.
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