RenovationRouteRenovationRoute for homeowners
Hire the right contractor, and pay them safely.
Describe your project, compare real bids, and pay through escrow so your money only releases when you approve the work. Plus a permanent record of everything done to your home.
From first idea to the last dollar
Describe it, get a clear scope
Tell RenovationRoute about your project and it drafts a clear scope, a material list, and a private budget range. Contractors never see your number, they just see the work.
Compare real bids, hire with confidence
Get competitive bids side by side, with full scope, timeline, and price. Check ratings, reviews, and past work before you pick. Already have a contractor you trust? Bring them on for the same escrow protection.
Your money releases only when you approve
Fund each milestone into escrow and the money sits there until you approve the work. No paying up front and hoping. No chasing a contractor who took a deposit and vanished.
Every milestone is paid through Stripe, the same secure checkout millions of businesses use.
No surprise bills
If the job changes, your contractor has to propose the new cost, and you approve or reject it before a dollar moves. Nothing lands on your bill without your say-so.
Every project on your home, kept forever
A permanent, dated record of every project: who did the work, before and after photos, what you paid, and every change along the way. Handy for insurance, resale, or the next contractor. Think Carfax, for your house.
What Homeowners Say
" We finished our basement last fall and used RenovationRoute to manage the project. It kept everything in one place; bids, payments, messages and made the process so much better. I liked knowing the money stayed in escrow until we saw the work completed. "
Melissa H.
Basement Finish: Denver, CO
" I wanted to add a 5x7 bathroom to our house and asked our contractor to use RenovationRoute. Getting a professional quote with all of the payment, materials, and timelines all easily available was awesome. Everything stayed organized without the usual confusion. "
Sam K.
Bathroom Addition: Colorado
" I used RenovationRoute to hire someone to remodel a kitchen. It was straightforward and transparent, no guessing about quotes or payments. The whole process just felt a lot more professional than what I was used to. "
Rachel P.
Kitchen Remodel: Michigan
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before starting your project
How come I do not have to pay a fee?
Homeowners do not pay a platform fee. Like Airbnb or Uber, the service fee is taken on the other side before the contractor is paid. Posting a project and managing it is free for you.
What if the price changes mid-project?
Your contractor has to propose any change to the cost as a change request, and you approve or reject it before anything is charged. Nothing is added to your bill without your approval, so there are no surprise charges.
What if my contractor doesn't finish the work?
With escrow, funds stay held until you approve each completed milestone, so you never pay for work that is not done. RenovationRoute keeps the photos, messages, and approvals on the record to help resolve any dispute. (Quick Pay is also available, but escrow gives you the most protection.)
How do I evaluate contractors?
Review ratings, read reviews from past customers, see completed project history, and compare bids side by side. Reviews come from verified completed projects on the platform.
Start your next project with confidence
Plan it, hire the right contractor, and pay safely, with a record of everything done to your home.