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Four tools. Real numbers. The surprises most homeowners miss.
See what your renovation will actually cost, what permits it triggers, where you're overpaying on energy, and what climate risks your home is exposed to — all free, all in your browser. No signup required.
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See what most people miss
Numbers, ranges, and plain-English guidance — including the things nobody on a renovation is paid to surface for you.
CostWut!
Most homeowners underestimate by 30–50%. See the realistic range — soft costs, contingencies, and the surprises included.
See what it really costsPermitWut!
The permit requirement nobody tells you about is the one that derails your project. See what your scope actually triggers — sprinklers, septic, conservation — before design locks in.
See what gets triggeredWattsWut!
Most homeowners renovate first and electrify later — and pay double for it. See what to swap during the renovation, and which incentives you'll lose if you wait.
See what to swapRiskWut!
Insurance carriers know your home's risk score. You probably don't. See what they're seeing — and the hardening upgrades that actually move premiums.
See my risk score