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🏡Home Renovation Planner

Plan and manage a home renovation project with budget tracking, contractor management, and a phase-by-phase checklist.

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Home Renovation Planner

Project Overview

Field

Value

Project

[e.g., Kitchen & Master Bath Renovation]

Address

[Home Address]

Start Date

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Target Completion

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Total Budget

[$XX,XXX]

Permit Required?

[Yes — filed / Yes — pending / No]

Living On-Site During Work?

[Yes / No — staying at ___]

Budget Tracker

Category

Budgeted

Actual

Difference

Notes

Design / Architecture

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Demolition

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Structural

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Plumbing

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Electrical

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

HVAC

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Cabinetry & Countertops

[$XX,XXX]

[$XX,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Flooring

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Fixtures & Hardware

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Paint & Finishes

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Appliances

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Notes]

Contingency (15-20%)

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

[$XXX]

[Cover surprises]

Total

[$XX,XXX]

[$XX,XXX]

[$XXX]

Contractor Bids

Trade

Contractor

Bid Amount

Timeline

Licensed/Insured

Selected

General Contractor

[Name]

[$XX,XXX]

[X weeks]

[Yes / No]

[✅ / —]

Plumber

[Name]

[$X,XXX]

[X days]

[Yes / No]

[✅ / —]

Electrician

[Name]

[$X,XXX]

[X days]

[Yes / No]

[✅ / —]

Tile Installer

[Name]

[$X,XXX]

[X days]

[Yes / No]

[✅ / —]

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Always get 3 bids minimum. Check references, verify licenses at your state contractor board, and confirm insurance certificates before signing contracts.

Phase Checklist

Pre-Construction

Design finalized and approved

Permits pulled and posted

Contractor contracts signed

Materials ordered (long-lead items first)

Temporary living arrangements set (if needed)

Demolition & Rough-In

Demo complete — debris removed

Plumbing rough-in complete

Electrical rough-in complete

HVAC modifications complete

Rough-in inspection passed

Construction & Finishes

Drywall hung, taped, and sanded

Cabinets installed

Countertops templated and installed

Tile work complete

Flooring installed

Paint complete

Fixtures and hardware installed

Appliances delivered and installed

Final

Final inspection passed

Walkthrough with contractor — punch list created

All punch list items resolved

Final payment released

Warranty documents collected

About this template

Home renovations are exciting but can quickly spiral without a plan. This template helps homeowners and small contractors manage the entire renovation — from initial design and budgeting through contractor selection, permitting, construction phases, and final walkthrough. Track spending against budget, manage contractor bids, and check off tasks as rooms are completed.

Tags

home-renovationkitchen-remodelhome-improvementresidential-construction

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Weekly Focus: What is the ONE thing that would make this week a success? Write it here and keep it visible.

Week of: [Date] — [Date]

Monday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Tuesday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Wednesday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Thursday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Friday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Wrap up loose ends and prep for next week

Weekly Review

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  • What did I accomplish this week?

  • What didn’t get done and why?

  • What should I carry forward to next week?

  • What’s one thing I could improve next week?

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Change Order Request

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Complete this form for every proposed change to the original contract scope. Attach supporting documents (sketches, specs, photos) before routing for approval.

CO Details

Field

Value

CO Number

[CO-001]

Project Name

[Project Name]

Contract Number

[Contract #]

Date Initiated

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Requested By

[Name / Company]

Priority

[Standard / Urgent / Critical Path]

Parties

Role

Name

Company

Contact

Owner / Client

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

General Contractor

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Architect of Record

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Subcontractor (if applicable)

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Description of Change

Reason for Change:

  • [Owner-directed change]

  • [Design error or omission]

  • [Unforeseen site condition]

  • [Code or regulatory requirement]

  • [Value engineering]

  • [Other: describe]

Detailed Description:

[Provide a detailed narrative of what is changing, why, and what areas of work are affected. Reference drawing numbers, spec sections, and RFI numbers as applicable.]

Reference Documents

  • [RFI #___]

  • [Drawing Sheet ___]

  • [Specification Section ___]

  • [Photo / Sketch attached]

Cost Impact

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All cost estimates must include labor, material, equipment, subcontractor markup, and overhead & profit per contract terms.

Item

Description

Qty

Unit

Unit Cost

Total

1

[Labor — trade description]

[X]

[hrs]

[$XX.XX]

[$X,XXX]

2

[Material — description]

[X]

[ea/lf/sf]

[$XX.XX]

[$X,XXX]

3

[Equipment rental]

[X]

[days]

[$XXX]

[$X,XXX]

4

[Subcontractor — name/trade]

[1]

[LS]

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

Subtotal

[$X,XXX]

Overhead & Profit (__ %)

[$XXX]

Total CO Value

[$X,XXX]

Net impact to contract value: [+ / - $X,XXX]

Schedule Impact

Field

Value

Days Added / Removed

[+/- X calendar days]

Affected Activities

[List critical path activities impacted]

Revised Substantial Completion

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Concurrent Work Possible?

[Yes / No — explain]

Approval Chain

Step

Role

Name

Date

Status

1

Submitted by (Requestor)

[Name]

[Date]

[Submitted]

2

Reviewed by (PM / Superintendent)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

3

Approved by (GC Principal)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

4

Approved by (Architect)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

5

Approved by (Owner)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

Verification Checklist

Scope clearly defined and not duplicated in other COs

Cost breakdown includes all labor, material, equipment, and markup

Schedule impact reviewed with superintendent

Downstream trade impacts identified (see Cascading Impact page)

Supporting documents attached (drawings, specs, photos)

Insurance and bonding implications reviewed if CO exceeds threshold

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Client Onboarding Hub

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Use this hub as your single source of truth for every new client engagement. Complete the overview below, then work through each sub-page to ensure a smooth, professional onboarding experience.

Client Overview

Field

Details

Client Name

[Company Name]

Main Contact

[Name, Title, Email, Phone]

Account Manager

[Your team member]

Start Date

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Retainer Value

[$X,XXX / month]

Services

[SEO, Content, Paid Media, Social, etc.]

Communication Cadence

[Weekly calls, bi-weekly reports, monthly reviews]

Contract Length

[6 months / 12 months / ongoing]

Billing Cycle

[Monthly / Quarterly]

Primary Goal

[e.g., Increase qualified leads by 40% in 6 months]

Master Onboarding Checklist

Work through each item below. Check them off as you go — aim to complete all items within the first two weeks of engagement.

Send welcome email with onboarding packet and team introductions

Schedule kickoff call (all stakeholders from both sides)

Set up shared Slack channel or communication workspace

Collect brand assets (logos, fonts, color codes, style guide)

Configure tools access (analytics, ad platforms, CMS, social accounts)

Create client reporting dashboard with agreed-upon KPIs

Establish content/creative approval workflow and turnaround times

Document escalation paths and emergency contacts

Set up project management board with initial deliverables

Schedule recurring check-in meetings for the first 90 days

Conduct internal team briefing on client goals and sensitivities

Send first check-in summary within 48 hours of kickoff

Key Dates & Milestones

Milestone

Target Date

Owner

Status

Welcome email sent

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Kickoff call completed

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

All access credentials received

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Brand guidelines documented

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Reporting dashboard live

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

First deliverable shipped

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

30-day check-in

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

90-day review

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

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