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Remodel spreadsheets that keep your money where you can see it
Renovation budget templates, a contractor bid comparison worksheet, expense trackers, and payment schedules — built from a real $175,000 home remodel, not a stock-template mill. Every file works in Excel or free Google Sheets. Pay once, download instantly, reuse on every project.
Contractor Bid Comparison Worksheet
Lay up to 5 contractor bids side by side and catch what's quietly missing before it becomes a change order.
- 40+ line items grouped by phase so every bid covers the same scope
- Automatic low / high / average spread plus a what's-missing count per bid
- 15 questions to ask before you sign, and a red-flags reference tab
Excel + Google Sheets · Instant download
Whole-Home Renovation Budget Planner
Plan an entire remodel's budget by category before construction starts — labor, materials, permits, and contingency.
- Every major cost category for a full-home renovation in one place
- Built from a real $175,000 remodel, not theory
- Set your contingency up front instead of discovering it later
Excel + Google Sheets · Instant download
Remodel Budget Tracker
Track plan vs. actual as the project moves — see exactly where the money is going while you can still do something about it.
- Planned vs. actual tracking by category
- Spot overruns early instead of at the end
- Works for any remodel size
Excel + Google Sheets · Instant download
Kitchen Remodel Budget Sheet
A budget sheet built specifically for kitchens — cabinets, counters, appliances, plumbing, electrical, and finishes.
- Kitchen-specific cost categories
- Plan the big-ticket items before talking to contractors
- Pairs with the Bid Comparison worksheet
Excel + Google Sheets · Instant download
Bathroom Remodel Budget Sheet
Bathroom remodel costs organized the way the work actually happens — demo, rough-in, tile, fixtures, finish.
- Bathroom-specific cost categories
- Catch the commonly-forgotten line items
- Works for half-baths to full master remodels
Excel + Google Sheets · Instant download
Renovation Receipt & Expense Tracker
Log every receipt and charge in one place so tax time, refunds, and "wait, what did we pay for that?" stop being mysteries.
- One row per purchase — vendor, date, amount, category
- Built for owner-purchased-materials projects
- Doubles as your capital-improvements record for taxes
Excel + Google Sheets · Instant download
Contractor Draw & Payment Schedule
Tie every contractor payment to completed work. No more paying ahead of progress — the #1 way homeowners get burned.
- Map payments to milestones before work starts
- Track what's been paid vs. what's been earned
- Keeps deposits and final payments honest
Excel + Google Sheets · Instant download
Owner-Builder Project Schedule
Sequence the trades in the right order — who shows up when, and what has to finish before the next crew starts.
- Trade-by-trade sequencing for self-managed remodels
- See the dependencies before they bite you
- Built for owner-GCs running their own job
Excel + Google Sheets · Instant download
Want this done for you, automatically?
GC In My Pocket is the app version: AI bid checks against current local prices, receipt capture from your phone, budget tracking, and scheduling — for homeowners running their own remodel.
Templates are for planning and record-keeping; they aren't professional construction, legal, or tax advice. Questions or download trouble? Email martin.shepherd8367@gmail.com and we'll make it right.