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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.9/5)

Know what you’re looking at β€” before you approve the job.

Upload a photo. Ask questions. Check your bid. BuildGuide helps you spot red flags, understand what’s missing, and see whether a bid looks low, typical, or high for your area β€” before you commit.

Use BuildGuide like an app
Add it to your Home Screen β€” no App Store required.
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Verify
Photo checks for problems, missing steps, and risk.
Understand
Plain-English explanations and what actually matters.
Decide
Bid check + where the price stands locally.
How it works

A simple flow that matches how homeowners actually think.

Verify β†’ Understand β†’ Decide.

1) Verify (Photo Check)

Get a clear read on what you’re looking at.

  • βœ…What looks right vs wrong
  • βœ…What may be missing
  • βœ…Safety & code red flags
  • βœ…Suggested questions to ask

2) Understand (Ask Questions)

Context and explanations that make sense.

  • βœ…Step-by-step guidance
  • βœ…What happens if it’s wrong
  • βœ…What to say to your contractor
  • βœ…What actually matters

3) Decide (Bid & Price Check)

See what’s included, what’s missing, and where the price stands locally.

  • βœ…What’s missing
  • βœ…Risk flags
  • βœ…Where the price stands locally
  • βœ…What to ask before signing
Reviews

Trusted by homeowners and contractors

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.9/5)

β€œBuildGuide didn’t tell me who to hire β€” it showed me what each bid actually included, which made the decision obvious.”

Ron G.
Homeowner
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.9/5)

β€œIt helps my clients understand what’s going on without me having to explain everything over and over.”

Chad L.
Contractor

Stop guessing. Start knowing.

BuildGuide is your second set of eyes β€” from photos, to questions, to bids.