Homeowner undertaking a basement renovation experienced significant delays and rework due to lack of upfront written planning from the electrical subcontractor and general contractor, particularly for panel placement, circuit planning, and routing.

Workarounds Described

• Asked electrical subcontractor for detailed plans but never received any
• Relied on verbal explanations and ad hoc phone calls to resolve issues
• Used subjective feelings to assess contractor work instead of written checklists

Implied Software Gaps

• Digital tool for contractors to create and share detailed project plans with homeowners
• Checklist app for pre-work assessment to avoid surprises like insufficient amperage
• Job site communication log to document decisions and prevent misunderstandings

RenoPlan Pro

A collaborative platform where contractors must submit detailed written plans, checklists, and material lists for homeowner approval before the project starts. It ensures all parties agree on scope, prevents unexpected surprises, and tracks progress against milestones.