Remodeling Proposal Template Phases, Allowances & What's Behind the Wall
Generate renovation proposals priced by phase, with sub quotes, selection allowances, honest contingency language, and change-order terms, structured so a $22K bathroom reads as inevitable instead of inflated.
Example remodeling proposal pricing
Here is what a remodeling pricing table looks like in ProposalPro, itemized, clear, and ready for the client to accept.
| Demolition to studs, dust containment, bin and disposal | $1,800 |
| Plumbing and electrical: rough-in and fixtures (sub quotes) | $5,900 |
| Shower waterproofing system, wall and floor tile, installed | $5,400 |
| Drywall and paint, vanity install, project management | $3,800 |
| Contractor-supplied materials (backer, waterproofing, paint) | $2,100 |
| Allowances: tile ($8/sq ft × 150) + vanity, faucet, lighting | $3,000 |
| TOTAL | $22,000 |
Why remodeling contractors struggle with proposals
The proposal problems remodeling pros run into, and how the app fixes them.
- Square-foot pricing hides the real job
- A remodel is phases stacked on each other — demo, rough-in, waterproofing, finishes. Phase pricing shows the customer where the money goes and gives you a change-order baseline.
- Selections the customer hasn't made yet
- Tile, vanity, fixtures — undecided at signing time. Allowance lines put a number on each decision now, so upgrades become visible change orders instead of eaten margin.
- Nobody knows what's behind the wall
- Rot, knob-and-tube, galvanized supply lines. A named contingency clause — what it covers, how it's approved — beats renegotiating mid-demolition.
- Sub quotes need coordination margin
- Passing the plumber's number straight through means you coordinate for free. The proposal carries sub work at quote plus coordination, itemized so it defends itself.
- Change orders with no paper trail
- "While you're in there" requests are where remodel margins die. Written change-order terms in the proposal make every scope addition a signed, priced document.
From job details to signed proposal in three steps
Fill in the job
Client, project address, remodeling scope, materials, labour, and payment terms.
AI writes it
A professional remodeling proposal with scope, inclusions, exclusions, and pricing, in about 15 seconds.
Send to your client
Download the PDF or share a link, and let them accept online.
Simple pricing
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- 3 proposals per month
- 2 styles (Clean, Modern)
- Watermarked PDFs
- Standard AI tone
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- Unlimited proposals
- All 6 styles incl. Legal and Bold
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- Your logo on proposals
- Online e-signature acceptance
Frequently asked questions
How does it handle allowances for selections the client hasn't made?
List each undecided selection with its budget — tile at $8/sq ft, vanity allowance $1,800 — and the AI writes a proper allowance section: what's included, what happens when the client picks above or below the number. Overruns become documented change orders instead of margin loss.
Can it write contingency language for hidden conditions?
Yes. Remodeling proposals include a concealed-conditions clause: what counts (rot, outdated wiring, plumbing surprises), how discovery is documented, and that work proceeds only after the client approves a priced change order.
Does it work for kitchens, basements, and additions too?
Yes. The form takes any remodel scope — kitchen, bath, basement, whole-floor, additions. Phase structure, allowances, and change-order terms carry across; your scope and numbers drive the document.
Can I add my company logo and branding?
Yes on the Pro plan ($9/mo, 7-day free trial). Upload your logo once and it appears on every proposal PDF: header, signature block, and footer. The Free plan has a small ProposalPro watermark on PDFs.
Price the remodel like you've opened walls before
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