Clear fees for residential construction review, due diligence, owner-builder help, and owner-side advisory services.
Single estimate review, contractor verification, written report, and up to one hour of review time.
Standard Review plus contract observations, payment schedule review, change-order risk notes, negotiation strategy, and 30-minute consultation.
Enhanced Review plus deeper contract notes, contractor interview questions, risk review, and 60-minute consultation.
| Service | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Estimate Comparison | $200 each | Add another contractor proposal to an existing review. |
| Contractor Bid Comparison & Analysis | $595 | Side-by-side analysis of up to three contractor proposals, including scope, allowances, exclusions, and risk. |
| Contract Review & Markup | $495 | Contract terms, payment schedule, allowances, exclusions, warranties, and change-order procedures. |
| Owner Representation & Negotiation | $250/hr | Owner-side support for contractor discussions, pricing, scope, allowances, payment schedules, and change orders. |
| Owner-Builder Planning Session | $495 | Planning session for homeowners acting as their own GC. |
| Owner-Builder Project Setup | $1,995 | Scope review, bid package review, budget review, schedule review, permit roadmap, and subcontractor strategy. |
| Monthly Owner-Builder Advisory | $995/mo | Ongoing owner-builder advisory support. |
| Change Order Review | $75 each | Review of proposed change order documentation, scope basis, and pricing reasonableness. |
| On-Site Project Review | $795 | Lake Norman area site visit with written advisory notes. |
| Buy / Sell Review | $495 | Repairs, renovation risk, maintenance concerns, and value-impact considerations before listing or buying. |
Most clients do not hire CheckMyEstimate.com because a contractor is bad. They hire because they want to make a better decision before committing major money.
For many homeowners, this is a fraction of one change order.
A $495 review equals roughly one-third of one percent of a $150,000 project.
Missing scope, weak allowances, unclear permits, and bad payment terms can become expensive quickly.
The value of the review is not only finding a problem. Sometimes the value is knowing which questions to ask before a problem becomes expensive.
Omitted permit fees, engineering, temporary protection, flooring transitions, finish carpentry, appliance installation, final cleaning, haul-off, and disposal can cost thousands.
Unclear scope, weak documentation, unrealistic allowances, and ambiguous responsibilities often become change orders after the owner has less leverage.
Choosing the wrong contractor can be the most expensive decision in the entire project. Contractor due diligence helps reduce that risk before signing.
The question is not whether you can afford a review. The question is whether you can afford to make a six-figure construction decision without one.