Cost guides

Five in-depth cost guides — pool, mold, foundation, HVAC, roof. Real USA pricing and process for each.

Hiring & vetting

🔍 How to vet a contractor

License, bond, insurance, references, 8 red flags. The 90-minute due-diligence flow.

📋 Reading a contractor's quote

The 12 line items a real bid has. Change-order language and warranty terms that actually matter.

⚖️ How to get 3 comparable bids

The scope sheet. Why mid-bid usually wins. What to do when bids are 50%+ apart.

Cost guides by category

🏊 Pool installation cost guide

In-ground types, decking, automation, permits. $40k–$120k typical range.

🦠 Mold remediation cost guide

IICRC tiers, containment, remediation timeline. $1.5k–$30k typical range.

🏗️ Foundation cost guide

Crack injection, piering, waterproofing. $500–$40k+ typical range.

❄️ HVAC replacement cost guide

Furnace + AC, heat pump, SEER tiers. $7k–$15k typical range.

🏠 Roof replacement cost guide

Asphalt, metal, tile, tear-off. $8k–$40k typical range.

🌊 Foundation waterproofing cost guide

Interior vs exterior, French drains, sump pumps, scope creep. $1.5k–$15k typical USA range.