One structure, two kinds of projects
The proof scales — the stakes just get bigger.
Residential
Kitchen, bath, whole-home remodels
Anxious about paying thousands on faith? The zero-money-upfront, paid-when-you-see-progress structure means you never wonder where your money went.
See residential projects →Commercial
Office, retail & restaurant buildouts
Every week a buildout stalls is lost revenue for your business. The same milestone structure that reassures a homeowner is what makes a commercial schedule bankable.
See commercial projects →The three proofs
Structural, not promotional.
The milestone payment contract
Most contractors ask for half your money before swinging a hammer — and that's the moment you lose leverage, because once the deposit clears, all you can do is hope they show back up. We bill against milestones: permits pulled, framing complete, rough-in passed, drywall closed, final walkthrough. If we haven't done the work yet, you haven't paid for it yet.
Under-promised timelines
If our internal estimate says two months, we tell you three. That's not padding to protect us — it's room for the things that actually happen on real jobsites. When they happen inside our buffer, your date doesn't move. When they don't, you get your space back early.
The come-back-and-fix policy
No renovation finishes with zero punch-list items. What separates a contractor worth hiring is what happens when you call about one. A warranty callback isn't a new invoice — we come back and fix it, no charge, because the job isn't done until it's done right in your house.
Page 2 of every contract
The milestone schedule, on a $100,000 job.
| Milestone | % | On $100k |
|---|---|---|
| Contract signed + permits pulled Permit number issued and posted, scope confirmed in writing | 10% | $10,000 |
| Demo + rough framing Old structure removed, new framing up, walkthrough with photos | 20% | $20,000 |
| Rough-in + inspection passed Inspector's pass on file, walls still open so you can see the work | 25% | $25,000 |
| Drywall + finishes installed Space recognizable as the finished design, finishes on-site | 25% | $25,000 |
| Final walkthrough + punch list Every item resolved, CO if applicable, keys + warranty docs handed over | 20% | $20,000 |
Percentages adjust per project scope; the rule that never changes: every gate is something you can physically verify before you pay for it. No line on this page says "deposit."
Real product, real screens
A real number. No salesperson.
Scope your renovation from your phone — snap photos, draw or measure the room, add a voice note — and get a ballpark estimate back before you ever schedule a site visit. A licensed Tepui estimator confirms the real number.
Ballpark estimate only — the licensed team confirms your final quote in person.