Bluetape writes bids like contracts because they become one — every allowance named, every exclusion listed, every draw tied to a milestone you can see. The lowball-then-change-order playbook doesn't work when the scope has no gaps.
Scoped bids in 2 weeks · Remodels from $45k · Additions from $95k · References: the last 10 clients, not a curated 3
▣ Draw schedule tied to completed milestones — you never pay ahead of the work.
Permits itemized, not "included-ish"
Schluter system specified by name
$4,500 named — overspend is your choice, in writing
Window replacement, structural surprises — priced IF found, before work
Changes only if YOU change scope
Kitchens, baths, basements, and the load-bearing wall between you and an open plan — engineered, permitted, done.
From $45kSecond stories, bump-outs, ADUs. Foundation to finish with one accountable builder and a schedule your family can plan around.
From $95kStorm damage rebuilds and the structural repairs other bids waved at vaguely — engineer-stamped, documented for your carrier.
Scoped after engineer visitcontractor-initiated change orders in 3 years — scope gaps are our problem
most recent clients offered as references — no curation
projects since 2014 · licensed, bonded, insured
of draws tied to milestones you can walk and see
"Their bid was $9,000 higher than the low one. Then I read both: the cheap bid had no waterproofing spec, a $1,500 fixture allowance, and 'permits by owner.' Bluetape's number was real. It ended real."
Bath + kitchen · closed on budgetIt usually isn't — it's just complete. Put the bids side by side and check three things: named allowances (ours are realistic, not $1,500 fixture fantasies), listed exclusions, and who pulls permits. The cheap bid's gaps become your change orders by month two.
Work stops, you get photos, and a priced option sheet within 48 hours — repair paths with real numbers, before anything proceeds. Pre-existing conditions aren't your fault or ours; surprise invoices for them would be ours.
Payments release when milestones complete — demo done, rough-in passed, cabinets set — never on calendar dates. You're never funding work that hasn't happened, which is also exactly why our schedule stays honest.
Typically 6–10 weeks to break ground — real builders have real backlogs. A contractor who can start Monday is answering a question you should ask twice.
Named allowances, listed exclusions, milestone draws. Last 10 clients as references.
Free bid-comparison checklist — audit any contractor's scope, including ours.
Factual backlog status + the walkthrough calendar.
Walkthrough notes and the realistic budget bracket.
Allowances, exclusions, permits — grade every bid you get.
The full document + a call to walk through page 2.
The uncurated reference list, phone numbers included.
Current break-ground date if signed this month. Factual only.
Ours or anyone's — the exclusions page is where remodels are won or lost.
Get a Scoped Bid▣ Licensed, bonded, insured · GC #GB-8834 · milestone draws always