BidGuard

BidGuard is a mobile + web app that helps homeowners and small contractors compare renovation bids apples-to-apples and lock scope clarity before work begins. Users upload proposals, photos, and notes; the app converts them into a standardized scope checklist (demo, framing, electrical, plumbing, finishes), flags missing line items, and highlights vague language that commonly triggers change orders. It also generates a “Scope Confirmation” document both parties sign, plus a running allowance tracker for fixtures/materials so decisions don’t derail budgets. This is not a magic contractor-finder; it’s a pre-construction clarity tool that reduces disputes and budget surprises. The MVP focuses on bid normalization, red-flag detection, and simple documentation—because that’s where most renovation blowups start. Monetization: per-project fee for homeowners and a lightweight subscription for contractors who want branded reports and templates.