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Are you paying faster than they’re building?

Ahead of the work

You’ve prepaid $13,152 of unbuilt work.

Hold the next payment until the work catches up. Tie each draw to a milestone you can see, and get a lien waiver with every payment.

Paid

51%

Built

35%

Fair to have paid$28,098

Paid ahead$13,152

Still owed$39,030

More free checks: deposit, lien waivers, change orders, final payment →

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The other ways renovations go wrong.

Each one is a part of what the app watches on every job. Nothing you type here is saved or sent.

Is the deposit too big?

Total contract price Deposit they’re asking for The house is in California

Could a sub put a lien on your house?

Paid to the contractor so far Of that, covered by a signed lien waiverAdd up the amounts on the waivers you have in hand. Waivers from the subs and suppliers too?

Are change orders eating your budget?

Original contract price Approved change orders so far Money you set aside for surprisesMost remodels need 10–20% extra. Changes agreed by talk or text only

Ready to make the final payment?

Final inspection passed and the permit is closed Every punch-list item is fixed Final lien waivers from the contractor, subs and suppliers Final bill = contract + signed change orders Warranties, manuals and paint colors handed over Site cleaned up and debris hauled away

General information to help you ask better questions, not legal or financial advice. Lien and deposit rules vary by state.