What is a scope of work?

It's a plain description of the work to be done, so contractors bid on the same thing. A good scope lists the work items, what's excluded, the questions you need answered, a rough timeline, and a budget range — which is exactly what this tool produces.

Is the budget range a quote?

No. The range is only a planning band around any costs you enter — the tool never invents a price. Use the scope to collect three itemized quotes from real contractors, then compare them.

How is this different from the project version?

This standalone wizard gets you a scope fast without setting anything up. If you save it as a project, you can pull rooms from your home profile, attach calculators for real material quantities, and build a shopping list — and the scope fills out with that detail.

Planning

Scope of Work Generator

Turn a project into a contractor-ready brief: work items, exclusions, the questions to ask, a rough timeline, and a budget range — printable and ready to send for quotes.

Project name

What's the work?

Rooms / areas

Budget target (optional)

Houex scope of work

My project

Scope: Remodel. This document describes the work to be performed so contractors can bid on a like-for-like basis. It is a scope to collect quotes against, not a quote.

Areas

Room 1 — 12 × 10 ft, 9 ft ceiling (120 sq ft)

Scope of work

Remodel — Room 1 — 12 × 10 ft (120 sq ft floor)

Exclusions

Permits and inspection fees unless explicitly itemized by the contractor
Structural changes, or moving plumbing/electrical/HVAC, unless listed above
Hidden conditions found behind walls or floors (rot, mold, knob-and-tube, asbestos)
Temporary relocation, storage, or debris haul-off unless quoted
Design fees, engineering, or architectural drawings
Material/finish selections — to be specified as allowances and confirmed before order

Questions for the contractor

Is the price fixed, or an estimate with allowances? Which line items are allowances?
What is the payment schedule, and how large is the deposit?
What is your projected start date and duration, and what could delay it?
Are permits included, and will you pull them in your name?
What warranty do you provide on labor, and how are change orders priced?
Can you provide proof of license and insurance, plus recent references?
Can you provide an itemized estimate broken into labor and materials?
What finish allowances are assumed, and what happens if I exceed them?

Rough timeline

Planning & quotes — Finalize this scope, collect 3 bids, choose a contractor
Permits & design — Pull permits; confirm selections and allowances
Demolition — Remove existing finishes; protect adjacent areas
Rough-in — Any framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC — inspected before close-up
Installation — Fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, and built-ins
Finishes — Paint, trim, hardware, and detail work
Punch list & sign-off — Walk through, fix defects, final payment on completion

Budget range

No costs entered yet. Use this scope to request itemized estimates (labor + materials) from each contractor.

Want material quantities and tool-sized estimates in the scope? Hit Save as a project — then add rooms from your home profile, attach calculators, and build a shopping list, and the scope fills out automatically.

Frequently asked

FAQ

What is a scope of work?: It's a plain description of the work to be done, so contractors bid on the same thing. A good scope lists the work items, what's excluded, the questions you need answered, a rough timeline, and a budget range — which is exactly what this tool produces.
Is the budget range a quote?: No. The range is only a planning band around any costs you enter — the tool never invents a price. Use the scope to collect three itemized quotes from real contractors, then compare them.
How is this different from the project version?: This standalone wizard gets you a scope fast without setting anything up. If you save it as a project, you can pull rooms from your home profile, attach calculators for real material quantities, and build a shopping list — and the scope fills out with that detail.

Rooms you can plan with this tool

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