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$9 · one-timeContractor Draw & Payment Schedule
Tie every contractor payment to completed work. No more paying ahead of progress — the #1 way homeowners get burned.
What's inside
- Map payments to milestones before work starts
- Track what's been paid vs. what's been earned
- Keeps deposits and final payments honest
Works in Microsoft Excel and free Google Sheets. Secure Stripe checkout, instant download after payment.
What this helps you avoid
- •Paying ahead of the work — the single most common way homeowners get burned.
- •Handing over a big deposit with nothing tying later payments to finished milestones.
- •Arguments over what was actually 'done' when a payment comes due.
Who this is for
- Homeowners paying a contractor in stages.
- Owner-GCs structuring deposits and draws across trades.
Who this is not for
- —Cash-and-carry material runs — track those in the Receipt Tracker.
Questions
What's a draw?
A scheduled payment released when a defined chunk of work is complete. This sheet ties each one to a milestone so money follows progress.
Does it cover deposits?
Yes — deposit, progress draws, and final payment, with what's earned versus what's been paid.
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 hello@gcinmypocket.com and we'll make it right.