You Finished the Course. Now
Let's Pressure-Test Your
Paperwork.
You've learned how to read a bid, spot a thin scope, and catch a risky payment schedule. BuildCheck™ puts that framework to work on your actual documents — a careful, written review that shows you what looks solid, what looks off, and the exact questions to take back to your contractor.
No guesswork. No pressure. Just clear, writtenfeedback before you sign, approve, or pay.
The Most Expensive Mistakes Hide in the Documents
A remodel rarely goes wrong because someone didn't try hard enough. It goes wrong because something in the paperwork was unclear, incomplete, or quietly stacked against the homeowner — and nobody caught it in time.
Before you put your name on it, it pays to have an experienced set of eyes read what's actually written:
- Does this bid include everything the job really needs — or are there gaps that become change orders later?
- Is the scope specific, or vague enough to mean anything?
- Is this payment schedule front-loaded in a way that puts you at risk?
- Does this change order actually say what you think it says?
- What questions should you be asking before you approve it?
Informed, Not Hopeful
BuildCheck™ gives you written, framework-based feedback on those documents — so you walk into every decision informed instead of hopeful.
Simple, Private, and Entirely Online
Everything is asynchronous and document-based. No calls to schedule, no back-and-forth
— just upload, and your written review comes back to you.
1. Upload Documents
Submit through our secure intake form. Bids, estimates, scope sheets, change orders, payment schedules, allowance lists.
2. We Review
We review them against the same framework taught in the DIY Remodel Roadmap. Line by line — what's clear, what's missing, what deserves a second look.
3. Receive Report
You receive a written BuildCheck™ Report. Plain-English notes you can act on, plus a ready-to-use list of questions for your contractor.
What You Can Submit
- Contractor bids and estimates
- Scope-of-work documents
- Change orders
- Payment schedules
- Allowance and selection sheets
- Written contractor proposals (for general, non-legal review)
What Your Written Report Gives You
- A clear read on what looks reasonable and complete
- Red flags and gaps worth a second look
- Scope language that's vague, missing, or open-ended
- A prepared list of questions to ask your own contractor
- A simple proceed / revise / pause framework you apply yourself
Choose the Review That Fits Your Project
Select the option that matches the documents
you have ready.
Single Document
One document (e.g., one bid or one change order) reviewed and returned with written notes.
Maximum one document.
Up to 15 pages.
Examples: Bid, Proposal, Change Order, Scope, Contract, Payment Request.
Not multiple documents.
- Written document review
- Red-flag & gap notes
- Basic contractor question list
- Standard turnaround
Project Bundle
A full set of related documents for one project — bid, scope, payment schedule, allowances — reviewed together.
I'd define it.
Includes
One Contract, One Proposal/Bid, One Scope of Work, One Payment Schedule, One Allowance Schedule, Related Change Orders (up to three).
Maximum:
50 total pages or One residential project only.
Includes one follow-up email with clarification questions.
Not unlimited.
- Written document review
- Red-flag & gap notes
- Full contractor question list
- Standard turnaround
Full Packet
Your complete document packet, reviewed in depth, with an expanded written report and full contractor-question list.
Includes
Up to 100 total document pages for one residential project.
Includes:
Expanded written report
Priority turnaround
Up to 45-minute Zoom or phone consultation
ONE consultation.
Not unlimited.
Large Projects
Projects exceeding 100 pages, commercial projects, multi-building developments, HOA projects, or custom home plans exceeding 6,000 SF may require a custom quote.
Turnaround
Single Review: 3–5 business days
Project Bundle: 5–7 business days
Full Packet: 2–3 business days
Rush: Upon request, subject to availability
Not Included
Contractor negotiations
Jobsite inspections
Engineering review
Architectural review
Permit review
Cost estimating
Legal interpretation
Insurance claim review
Unlimited revisions
Ongoing project management
This review is educational and advisory in nature. Final contracting decisions remain the responsibility of the homeowner.
- Written document review
- Red-flag & gap notes
- Expanded contractor question list
- Priority turnaround
At a Glance
| Feature | Single Review | Project Bundle | Full Packet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written document review | |||
| Red-flag & gap notes | |||
| Contractor question list | Basic | Full | Expanded |
| Documents covered | One | Project set | Full packet |
| Turnaround | Standard | Standard | Priority |
| Live calls / ongoing access | No | No | No |
What BuildCheck™ Is — and Isn't
BuildCheck™ is an educational document-review service. We provide written, framework-based feedback on the documents you submit — so you can make informed decisions on your own.
BuildCheck™ does not include, and will not provide:
- Live or phone/video advisory sessions
- Contractor selection or bid "winner" recommendations for your specific project
- Direction on whether to approve a specific change order, payment, or schedule on your active job
- Project management, supervision, or scheduling of live work
- Site visits, permitting, engineering, architectural, legal, or financial services
- Any ongoing or on-call project relationship
Service availability
BuildCheck™ is offered as a general, nationwide educational document-review service — not as project-specific construction advisory or management within Maricopa County, Arizona. It is not a substitute for a licensed contractor, design professional, or attorney in your jurisdiction.
EDUCATIONAL & ADVISORY USE ONLY
Smart Tools Construction Academy provides educational document-review services only. We do not provide general contracting, construction management, project supervision, engineering, architectural, legal, or financial services, and we do not act as your contractor, construction manager, agent, or representative.
Participation does not create a contractor–client, construction-manager–client, agency, employment, or fiduciary relationship. All construction decisions — including contractor hiring and supervision, payments, permits, scheduling, and project outcomes — remain solely your responsibility. Our written feedback is general and educational, based only on the documents you provide, and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed contractor, design professional, or attorney in your jurisdiction.