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Enter the same scope
Copy the work and pricing you can find in each quote. Leave a cell blank if a quote does not state it.
Praelo · Contractor bid decision kit
Got 2–4 contractor quotes that don't match? Compare the same work before you choose.
Renovation Control is the core of a practical decision kit: line up the scope and pricing you enter side by side, use the included quote checklist to ask better questions, then keep budget and change orders organized when work begins.
✓ Works offline
✓ No account required
✓ Your project stays in your browser
See the exact app
Watch the mismatch show up before you choose a quote.
A real screen capture: the same scope is entered for three contractors, Craft & Co. is missing items, then the budget and change-order tools appear as secondary tracking tools.
Free homeowner checklist
Before you compare totals, compare the job.
Use the same ten questions with every contractor to make exclusions, allowances, permit responsibility, and change-order rules visible before you choose.
Get the free checklistThe feature that matters most
Three quotes can look comparable when they’re not.
A lower entered subtotal does not automatically mean the same project cost. If the comparison you enter has blank items for one quote, you are not looking at the same entered scope.
- Enter the same line items across up to three quotes.
- Leave a value blank when the quote does not state it—don’t pretend it costs $0.
- See scope coverage beside every entered subtotal.
Contractor quote comparator
Northline BuildCraft & Co.Oakridge Renovations
| Line item | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition | $3,000 | $2,600 | $2,800 |
| Electrical | $5,500 | $4,900 | $5,200 |
| Flooring | $4,000 | Not entered | $4,400 |
| Painting | $3,200 | Not entered | $2,900 |
| Permits / fees | $1,200 | Not entered | $1,500 |
| Entered subtotal | $36,100 | $27,400 | $36,750 |
| Scope coverage | 100% | 63% · incomplete | 100% |
Budget tracker
Kitchen + Bathroom RenovationWorking budget$42,500
Actual spend$26,700
Remaining$13,050
CategoryPlannedActualVariance
Demolition$3,000$2,900$100
Electrical$5,500$5,300$200
Plumbing$6,000$6,100-$100
Cabinetry$9,000$8,500$500
Open approved change orders
Additional electrical work+$1,800
Subfloor repair+$950
Cost creep, made visible
Track the numbers that move after the quote.
A renovation budget is not a single number. Renovation Control separates your contingency, records actual spend, and keeps approved change orders visible until they are accounted for.
- Plan against a working budget instead of quietly spending your buffer.
- See planned, actual, and variance by category.
- Log approved changes without double-counting them in actuals.
How it works
Make the bids comparable before you choose.
Renovation Control does not decide for you. It gives you a clean way to expose missing information and ask better questions.
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Spot the gaps
See entered subtotals next to scope coverage so an apparent bargain does not quietly become a different job.
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Ask, then choose
Use the gaps to request clear written answers. After hiring, keep the budget and change orders in one place.
Download once, unzip once, then open Renovation Control in your browser. It works locally, with no account or recurring subscription.
What’s included
The essentials for the bid decision.
Renovation Control plus the Contractor Quote Comparison Checklist PDF: compare scope first, then keep the budget and change-order tools clear as work moves forward.
Quote comparator
Compare up to three contractor quotes with entered subtotals and scope-coverage warnings.
Budget tracker
Track a total budget, contingency, planned categories, actual spending, and remaining headroom.
Change-order log
Record pending and approved changes, revised contract cost, and whether costs already sit in actuals.
Project dashboard
See budget health, open change exposure, remaining funds, and quote snapshots at a glance.
Backup + print
Export a project backup, restore it later, and print or save your project as a PDF.
Offline local use
Download once, unzip once, then open the tool in your browser. No account, recurring fee, or cloud workspace is required.
A clear fit matters
Useful if you’re comparing real quotes. Not a replacement for a professional.
It’s for you if
You are a homeowner planning or running a renovation and want one organized view of the numbers.
- You have two or three contractor quotes that are broken down differently.
- You need to keep a close eye on actual spending and changes.
- You want a local, simple tool instead of a complex project-management system.
It’s not for you if
You need a contractor platform, team collaboration, or professional estimating software.
- You want the tool to price work, write contracts, or determine permit requirements.
- You need payment processing, scheduling, or communication with a construction team.
- You are looking for construction, legal, engineering, or financial advice.
Straight about the boundaries
Built to organize decisions—not make them for you.
Renovation Control helps you see your own quote and budget data more clearly. It does not replace qualified professionals or due diligence.
Use your actual numbers
Enter the scope, pricing, and allowances supplied for your specific project. Cost varies by location, site conditions, materials, and contractor.
Verify before signing
Confirm scope, exclusions, permits, contracts, payment terms, and technical work with the appropriate qualified professionals.
Data stays local
The tool saves your project data in the browser on the device you use. Export a backup periodically because browser storage can be cleared.
No false certainty
The coverage warning is there to show incomplete comparison data. It cannot confirm that a quote is complete, fair, or suitable for your project.
FAQ
Before you download
What do I receive?
You receive one ZIP package containing Renovation Control.html, START HERE, a backup-and-restore guide, and product terms. Download the ZIP, extract it, then open Renovation Control.html in a modern browser.
Is this a subscription?
No. Renovation Control is a one-time purchase of $14.99. There is no account or recurring subscription.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. After you download and extract the package, the tool works locally in your browser without an internet connection.
Where is my project data saved?
Your project autosaves in the browser on the device you are using. For anything important, use the built-in Export backup feature and keep the backup file somewhere safe.
Why not use Excel or Google Sheets?
If your existing spreadsheet already makes the same scope easy to compare, use it. Renovation Control is for the homeowner who wants a ready-made quote comparator, scope-coverage warning, budget tracker, and change-order log without building the structure from scratch.
Does it read my contractor PDFs automatically?
No. You enter the line items and amounts you want to compare. That keeps the comparison grounded in what you decide to record, but it does not extract, interpret, or verify contractor documents for you.
Which browsers are compatible?
Use a current desktop or laptop browser: Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox. Quote and budget tables are designed for a larger screen, so a phone is not the primary experience.
What does one purchase allow?
One purchase gives one customer a personal, non-transferable license to use Renovation Control for their own projects and to keep their own backups. Do not resell, share, redistribute, or make the product available to others.
Who sells and supports it?
Praelo is the product brand. Before checkout opens, the live checkout and purchase receipt must show the legal seller, a monitored support email, and the refund terms. Do not complete a purchase until those details are visible.
What are the refund and support terms?
Final refund and support terms will be displayed before payment. This is a digital download: read them before buying, and contact the listed support address if the package cannot be opened or materially differs from its description.
Can it tell me which contractor to hire?
No. It organizes the quote and budget information you enter and shows when your entered comparison has blank items. It cannot validate a quote, discover unentered work, confirm a price is fair, or choose a contractor. Hiring, contract, permit, and technical decisions are yours to verify with qualified professionals.
Can I use it for any renovation?
It is designed for homeowners comparing contractor quotes and tracking a single renovation budget. You can name categories and line items to fit your project, but it is not professional estimating or construction-management software.
By Praelo
Compare the same work before you choose.
Start with the quote comparison that makes entered scope gaps visible. The decision kit also includes the Contractor Quote Comparison Checklist PDF, then keeps your budget and change orders organized when work begins.
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