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The only independent source
for what renovations actually cost.

Don't guess. Just know.

Real renovation pricing built from actual building permits, signed contracts, and today's market — never from anyone with a stake in the outcome. No affiliations. No influence. No exceptions.

For Homeowners:
Know Before You Sign

Know what your project should cost before you sign — backed by real pricing from comparable projects in your neighborhood.

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For Contractors:
Where Great Work Gets Recognized

Walk into every pricing conversation backed by independent local data, so your work speaks for itself.

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For Realtors:
Renovation Costs in the Field

Answer "what would it cost to renovate?" on any showing — with real data, not estimates.

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This Is TrueScope

Data You Can Actually Trust

Most renovation cost tools use national averages and industry surveys. We use three sources no one else has — real permits, actual executed contracts, and current market pricing — all from your neighborhood.

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Size-Matched Comparisons
A 45 sqft powder room and a 200 sqft master bath suite are completely different projects — and so is a small galley kitchen versus a large open-plan kitchen with an island. We match your renovation to projects of similar scope and size, not just the same category, so you're never comparing apples to oranges.
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Real Permit Data
110,000+ actual building permits filed in Boston — not national surveys or industry estimates. Real projects, real declared costs, growing every week.
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Executed Contract Intelligence
TrueScope's proprietary database of actual accepted renovation contracts from your neighbors — including project scope, square footage of the renovated space, and what homeowners actually paid vs. what was originally quoted. Data no one else has.
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Adjusted for Today's Market
Construction costs have risen significantly since 2021. We apply BLS Producer Price Index adjustments and weight recent projects heavily so you see current prices — not outdated numbers.
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Completely Independent
Independent means our only agenda is accuracy. Our data comes from public government records and real executed contracts — never from anyone with a stake in the outcome.
How It Works

Simple. Fast. Transparent.

Free for homeowners — answers in minutes, no account needed.

01
Tell us your project
Enter your address and project type — or upload your contractor proposal directly.
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We find comparable projects
We search 110,000+ classified permits for similar projects near your address, weighted by proximity and recency.
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Get your verdict
See how your quote compares — HIGH, FAIR, or LOW — with the data to back it up.
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Sign with confidence
Walk into the contractor conversation knowing what comparable projects actually cost in your neighborhood.
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Homeowners, contractors, and realtors — all making smarter renovation decisions with real data.

TrueScope is independent. That's not a feature — that's the foundation.

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