Methodology

How RenoChecker Works

Contractor pricing isn't random. Wages, overhead, and market rates follow predictable patterns. Here's how we use that data to audit your quote in 3 minutes.

The Process

From quote to informed conversation in 3 steps

STEP 01

Add your quote — your way

Paste, upload a PDF, or enter line items manually. RenoChecker reads contractor language and matches each item automatically.

STEP 02

Benchmarked against government wage data

Every item is matched to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data for your metro area — not a national average.

STEP 03

Get flags and word-for-word scripts

RED, YELLOW, GREEN, or BLUE flag on every line item. Your report includes the exact questions to ask your contractor.

Methodology

Where the numbers come from

$75/hr
What a $30/hr tradesperson must bill to break even
2.5×
Wage-to-billed-rate multiplier, consistent across trades
600+
Metro areas tracked by BLS annually

We apply the 2.5× multiplier and typical labor/materials split for each trade to produce the market range on your report. The result: a sourced benchmark for your city — not a guess.

The Flags

What each flag means

RED

Well above market — review this item before signing.

YELLOW

Above median — worth asking about.

GREEN

Within fair market range for your city.

BLUE

Unusually low — confirm what's included to avoid change orders.

Common Questions

Objections, answered

BLS tracks 600+ metros, and we use the nearest one to your city. The 2.5× wage-to-billed-rate relationship holds whether you're in Dallas or Denver.

Sources

Data sources

BLS OEWS 2024

600+ metro areas, updated annually.

2.5× Methodology

Wage-to-billed-rate, confirmed by contractors.

Community Data

Homeowner submissions supplement BLS data.

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