For homeowners and contractors
Clear projects. Better quotes.
Homeowners build a project brief contractors can actually quote from, then compare every quote by what it includes — not just the total. Contractors get complete projects and run the work in Ops.
Already have quotes? Check them against what's included →
- Free for homeowners
- No blind bidding
- Address stays private
Example project
Backyard deck rebuild
- Measurements16′ × 12′ · 192 sq ft
- Photos8 of 8
- Access42″ side gate
- TimelineSpring, flexible
- Scout checkPassed
Compare quotes
Tap a quote
Scout · You told contractors the old deck needs to come out. This quote doesn't mention removal or disposal — ask if it's included. +4 more
19trade services, each with its own project checklist
Everyquote checked against what you told contractors
5free tutorials for measuring, photos and access
Privatestreet address shared only with contractors you choose
Who it's for
From backyards to public infrastructure.
How it works
Two sides. One better project.
Homeowners and contractors work on the same project, from the first question to the last invoice. Pick your side to see your part.
- Brief
- Responses
- Quotes
- Hire
- Ops job
- Build
- Complete
01 · Brief
Answer a few questions per service, measure, add the photos it asks for. Scout checks it's complete before it goes out.
02 · Responses
Contractors who do this work reply with how they'd approach it. Answer a question once and every contractor sees it.
03 · Quotes
Compare formal quotes line by line. Scout lists what each one leaves out, as questions to ask.
04 · Hire
Pick on scope, not just price. The others are told politely — nobody's left waiting.
05 · Complete
Everything about the job stays on your record — scope, quotes, files.
Better projects in, better quotes out
Contractors can't price “Need a deck.”
ScopeGrade asks each homeowner what that kind of job actually needs — measurements, the right photos, access, timing — and won't post the project until it's complete. Contractors quote the job, not a guess.
A typical lead
Need a deck. How much?
What the contractor has to find out first
- How big?
- New deck or a rebuild?
- Does the old one come out?
- Can a crew get equipment in?
- What material?
- When — and how firm?
- Owner, or renting?
Usually a phone call and a site visit before a number is possible.
Decks · Replace an existing deck
Complete briefBackyard deck rebuild
Fergus · N1M — street address shared only with contractors the homeowner picks
- Size
- ≈ 192 sq ft · 16′ × 12′
- Height
- 2–6 ft · attached to house
- Material
- Composite preferred
- Railings & stairs
- Yes · one run
- Access
- 42″ side gate
- Site
- Slight slope · AC unit nearby
- Start
- Spring · flexible
- Homeowner
- Owner · ready to hire
Q: Does the old deck need to be removed and hauled away?
A: Yes — it needs to come out. · answered once, shown to every contractor
Compare quotes
It's more than the price.
Every quote lined up on the same lines — removal, structure, materials, permit, warranty, payment — so you see what each price actually buys. Tap a quote to see what Scout would ask about it.
Example · backyard deck rebuild · 3 quotes
| Removal & disposal | Missing: Not mentioned | Included: Remove and haul away old deck | Included: Removal included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footings & framing | Included: Concrete piers | Included: Helical piles, new ledger flashing | Included: Helical piles |
| Decking material | Unclear: “Composite” — no brand or line | Included: Trex Enhance, hidden fasteners | Included: TimberTech Pro |
| Railings & stairs | Included: Aluminum rail, one stair run | Included: Aluminum rail, one stair run | Unclear: “Railing allowance $2,000” |
| Permit | Missing: Not mentioned | Included: Drawings + inspection | Missing: Excluded — homeowner to apply |
| Warranty | Missing: Not stated | Included: 5 years workmanship | Included: 2 years |
| Payment terms | Missing: Not stated | Included: 30 / 40 / 30 | Included: 50% deposit |
| Cleanup | Unclear: “Site left tidy” | Unclear: Not itemised | Included: Included |
- Removal & disposalMissing: Not mentioned
- Footings & framingIncluded: Concrete piers
- Decking materialUnclear: “Composite” — no brand or line
- Railings & stairsIncluded: Aluminum rail, one stair run
- PermitMissing: Not mentioned
- WarrantyMissing: Not stated
- Payment termsMissing: Not stated
- CleanupUnclear: “Site left tidy”
Northline Contracting: The lowest price — and it leaves out removal & disposal, permit, warranty, payment terms.
For contractors
Complete projects in. A smoother business behind them.
Reply to projects that arrive with the size, photos, access and timeline already answered. When you're hired, the job lands in Ops Suite with everything attached — then run it there.
Today
Example workspace
Active jobs
6
Invoiced, 7 days
$18.4k
Crew on site
4 / 5
Backyard deck rebuild
From ScopeGradeJ. Carter · Fergus
Framing45%Cedar fence line
Mitchell · Elora
Posts set30%Interlock patio
Russo · Guelph
Base prep70%
Scout · Interlock patio is at 70% of its materials budget with base prep still open. Check the gravel order before Thursday.
- Clients & jobsEvery client, job and document in one place — residential or commercial.
- Schedule & dispatchBook visits and work days; see conflicts and crew gaps before they happen.
- Real job costingLabour and materials against the estimate — margin before you invoice.
- Estimates & invoicesItemised estimates, deposits and invoices, paid online.
- Crew in the fieldClock-in on site, daily reports, photos, change orders.
- Client portalA private link where clients follow progress and approve changes.
One connected platform
One project. One thread, start to finish.
What the homeowner writes in the brief is what the contractor quotes against — and what lands in their Ops job when they're hired. Nobody re-types the job, and the agreed scope stays attached to it.
Homeowner
Project brief
- Services & measurements
- Photos by slot
- Access, slope, timing
Contractor
Response & Q&A
- Why they're a fit
- Answers added to the brief
Contractor
Formal quote
- Scope & exclusions
- Warranty, start, duration
Homeowner
Hire
- Quotes checked by Scout
- Others told politely
Ops Suite
Job
- Client & budget
- Phases from the trade
- Photos & answers attached
Both
Complete
- Scope, quotes and files on record
Meet Scout
The construction guide built into every step.
For homeowners, Scout works out what you're asking for, checks your brief is complete and reads every quote against it. For contractors, it watches jobs, money and schedules in Ops. It never makes up facts — it only works from what's in the project.
Coming soon: Scout Pro — one assistant with memory across your jobs and tools.
Homeowner · starting a project
Works out the trade
“My kitchen sink is leaking under the cabinet”
This sounds like
Plumbing → A leakUse this
Homeowner · before posting
Checks the brief is complete
Project check · 1 thing to fix
- ✓Decks: type of work
- ✓Size of the deck
- ✓Access & gate width
- !Photos: where it meets the house
Homeowner · comparing quotes
Reads quotes against the brief
Permits aren't mentioned. Ask whether one is needed and who applies for it.
No warranty is mentioned. Ask what's covered and for how long.
Contractor · in Ops
Flags what needs you
Framing on the Carter deck starts tomorrow and no crew is assigned.
Open dispatch
Prepare before you post
Five minutes with a tape measure saves a site visit.
Short, practical guides for the things contractors ask first — the size, the photos, the way in. The project form links to the right one at the moment you need it.
Contractor tools
Tools built for real construction.
Start with a clear project. End with the right contractor.
Free for homeowners. Contractors can respond to projects free, and try Ops Suite before paying.
