CLEARVIEW ESTIMATES
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CLEARVIEW ESTIMATES
BEFORE YOU HIRE A CONTRACTOR

Don't negotiate your renovation in the dark.

Your contractor knows what the job should cost. We make sure you do too — with a detailed estimate that breaks down every line, including supplier pricing and sourcing. So you can read any quote like a pro and negotiate from a level playing field.

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THE PROBLEM

A "free quote" isn't a real number.

A free quote is a sales tool. It's built to win the bid, not to show you what the work costs. The real number shows up later, in change orders, after you've signed.

WHY YOU NEED THIS

Save thousands. Catch the lowballers.

You'll know what every part of your renovation should cost. Contractor $20K over on drywall? Ask which line. Another quote suspiciously low? See what they "forgot": the parts they'd claw back later as change orders or cheaper materials. You stop guessing. You negotiate from a real number.

WHAT YOU GET

Here's what you'll receive.

Drawings, materials, allowances, schedule.

  • Scaled floor plans your contractor can build from
  • Photorealistic reference renders of the finished space
  • Line-by-line material takeoffs (50 to 300+ items)
  • Every line described: what it covers and where it goes
  • Material sourcing: which Ottawa supplier each line comes from
  • Labor hours by trade, every hour priced
  • Allowances spelled out: what you choose, with a budget held
  • Construction schedule across every trade, day by day
  • Fixed-dollar cost breakdown: markups, cushion, and contingency itemized
  • Yours to keep. Take it to any Ottawa contractor.
Cover — Clearview construction estimate
INSIDE THE BINDER

A real estimate, page by page.

Pulled from an actual Clearview deliverable. Scroll across to see what shows up in your inbox.

01
Cover page: 'Your build. On paper.' — itemized pre-construction estimate
Cover & project summary
02
A roadmap: how to read the document in five passes — Summary, Methodology, Detail, Comparison, Logistics
How to read it: a roadmap
03
How to leverage this document — strategic notes for using the estimate when contractors quote
How to leverage it when quoting
04
Scope of work — every trade broken down into labour and material lines for tile, trim, cabinetry, and painting
Scope of work
05
Construction schedule — projected working days per trade across a seven-week Gantt timeline
Construction schedule
06
Every line, shown — full line-by-line detail with quantity, crew, unit rate, and line total per trade
Line-by-line project costs
07
Estimated project cost — top-line breakdown by Materials, Labour, Allowances, Cushion, and Contractor Markup with a $44,240 total
Estimated project cost
08
Allowances — items where you choose the product, with budgets held against general fixtures and plumbing
Allowances
SEE A SAMPLE

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PRICING SOURCES

Our estimates are priced from these Ottawa suppliers.

Live Ottawa-region supplier pricing. The same yards your contractor buys from. No stale national databases. No averages.

REFERENCE RENDERS

No more "we'll figure it out."

Every estimate ships with photorealistic renders. The contractor knows your vision before day one. No interpretation drift.

Primary bedroom after — finished
Primary bedroom before — original
Before After
Primary bedroom. Drag to compare. We rendered the "after" before construction started.
ABOUT

About us.

Builder-grade detail. Homeowner-side clarity.

TESTIMONIALS

What homeowners said.

First time renovating. I had no idea where my money was actually going until I had the binder in my hand. Suddenly every number had a name.

Sarah M. Kitchen reno, Barrhaven

I almost went with the cheapest contractor. Clearview's numbers made it obvious he'd planned to claw the price back through change orders. Saved me thousands before I signed anything.

David K. Whole-home reno, Kanata

Impressed by the level of detail and professionalism. They're seriously knowledgeable — the advice during my site visit alone was worth the cost. Every line was priced to current rates with the supplier named, which made negotiating with contractors a completely different conversation.

Mathew G. Cosmetic reno, Kanata

The estimate was incredibly thorough and complete. Every fixture, every tile, every labour hour was laid out and explained. Comparing contractor quotes after that stopped feeling like a guessing game.

Jenna R. Bathroom reno, Orleans

Seeing the before-and-after renders of what our basement could actually look like was honestly the best part. We made a couple of layout adjustments before construction even started, which felt so much easier than trying to change our minds once the walls were up.

Marc L. Basement finish, Stittsville

The site visit was the moment we knew we'd made the right choice. Rick was patient, asked all the right questions, and the binder he delivered a few days later was the most professional document we've ever received from anyone in this industry.

Priya S. Whole-home reno, Nepean

Going into our addition we had no idea what was reasonable to spend. The binder laid everything out so clearly that we walked into every contractor meeting feeling prepared instead of overwhelmed. That peace of mind was worth every penny.

Tom & Lisa H. Addition, Gloucester
HOW IT WORKS

Three steps.

01
On-site visit
We meet on-site to talk through your vision and must-haves. We measure and photograph everything. No budget guesswork from you.
02
Build the binder
Scaled floor plans, photorealistic renders, and a line-by-line budget. Every material, labor hour, and allowance priced to a fixed dollar.
03
Deliver
A binder you can take to any Ottawa contractor. Drawings, specs, and the budget all in one place.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Why pay for an estimate when contractors quote for free?
A free quote is a sales tool. It's designed to win the bid, not to tell you what the work costs. The real number shows up later, in change orders, after you've signed. Our estimate is a deliverable: a 50-to-300-line breakdown of materials, labor, and pricing. Yours to keep. Yours to take to any contractor. Pricing is set by our estimating team. No builder pressure.
What does it cost?
Four tiers: Standard $499 (4 business days), Priority $799 (48 hours), Same-Day $1,099 (24 hours), Ultimate Experience $2,099 (48 hours + 90 days of project support). Most homeowners book Priority. Full breakdown on the Pricing page.
What's the difference between the tiers?
Every tier ships the same binder. Same drawings, same line-by-line breakdown, same supplier sourcing, same schedule. What changes is speed and support. Priority adds 1 revision and a 30-day price lock. Same-Day adds 2 revisions, contractor background checks, and Rick joining your first contractor meeting. Ultimate Experience adds 3 revisions, a 60–90 min budget review, 90-day change-order review, full contractor due-diligence, and 2 mid-project check-ins.
How long does it take?
From the day we visit your home: 4 business days on Standard, 48 hours on Priority and Ultimate Experience, 24 hours on Same-Day. Complex additions or unusual scope can run longer. We'll tell you upfront, before any charges.
How accurate is the estimate?
Every line item is quantified from your drawings and priced against live Ottawa supplier data. Quantities are objective. A 14×12 room has the drywall it has. What moves the number after delivery is scope change (you added a feature, picked a more expensive finish), not estimating error. We don't ballpark anything.
What if my contractor's quote is wildly different from yours?
If a contractor's drywall number is $20K higher, ask which line item. Some answers are legitimate (higher labor rate, real issue we missed). Some are padding. Our estimate gives you the vocabulary to find out. On the Ultimate Experience tier, Rick walks through every contractor quote with you, line by line, for 60–90 minutes.
How does payment work?
Nothing is owed until we agree on a fixed price upfront. 20% at the on-site visit, covering travel, measurement, and photos, locks the scope. 80% on delivery. No deposits, no hidden fees, no surprises.
How does the 90-day change-order review service work?
Mid-project, contractors sometimes hit homeowners with change orders ("we found rot, add $X"). On the Ultimate Experience tier, send up to 5 of these to Rick within 90 days of delivery. He reviews each for fairness, flags padding, and helps you push back. It's insurance against the part of renovation where most homeowners get gouged.
What does the contractor due-diligence include?
Before you sign with a contractor (Same-Day and Ultimate Experience tiers), we verify the public record: license status, WSIB clearance, lien searches, permit filings, reviews, and Ontario blacklist checks. We're not vouching for workmanship. We're confirming they're legally registered, insured, and clear of red flags. Standard research that most homeowners skip. We do it for you.
What if I decide not to renovate after seeing the binder?
The binder is yours regardless. Some homeowners use it specifically to decide not to renovate. That's a valid outcome. Better to find out the real cost now than partway through construction. No obligation to proceed.
What do I need to send you to get started?
Nothing. Book a site visit (or call Rick to ask first). We'll discuss your project, agree on scope and price, then meet on-site. We handle the rest. No prep work needed.