Put what you want done in writing before you ask for a quote.
A room-by-room scope of works template with a short guide for homeowners planning a renovation
If you’re thinking about renovating but aren’t sure how to explain what you want, this template helps you put it in writing. Work through your home room by room, noting what isn’t working and what you’d like to change, then take it to your first meetings with builders, designers and trades. It’s a printable PDF with a short guide, so first-time renovators can start today.
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Who it’s for
This template is for homeowners who know their house isn’t working but find it hard to say exactly why. It suits first-time renovators who are about to talk to builders, designers or trades, and anyone who has had a builder visit and struggled to explain what they wanted done. Whether you’re planning one room or the whole house, it gives you a single place to gather your thoughts and a clear brief to take to your meetings.
What’s inside
You’ll receive my scope of works template as a printable PDF, plus a short guide on how to use it. The template has space for up to twelve rooms, with a column for each type of change: functional changes, structural changes, aesthetic updates, existing issues, layout changes, appliances and fixtures, storage, custom features, technology, accessibility and extra comments.
What you’ll learn
I’ll show you why it pays to take your time, and how to notice how your family really uses each room across a day, a week and a month. You’ll learn what to look for in each space, how to note what isn’t working, and how to turn your thoughts into a clear list of changes. Finally, you’ll see how to take the finished template to meetings so builders, designers and trades understand what you’re after.
A good quote starts with a clear brief, and your scope of works is that brief. Use it with the Renovation Budget Tracker and you’ll know what you want done and what it will cost.
Pairs well with the Renovation Budget Tracker $79
FAQ
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No. It’s written for beginners and first-time renovators.
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A written list of the work you want done, room by room. Builders, designers and trades use it to understand your project and prepare quotes. Yours is a homeowner’s brief, not a legal contract.
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A PDF, designed to be printed. I suggest printing it and keeping it with a notebook while you observe how you use your home.
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Up to twelve on one sheet. Print extra copies for a bigger project.
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A clear list helps builders understand what you want. It doesn’t replace their quote or a building contract.
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No. Use it alongside the Renovation Budget Tracker to price each item.
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The template is for working out what you want done. The toolkit is for finding and managing the people who’ll do it.
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No. It’s general information, not legal or financial advice.
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It’s for your own renovation project. Please don’t share or resell it.
The Scope of Works Template has been created by Kathryn Trentini, interior designer with 15 years of residential renovation experience.
You don’t need all the answers on day one. You just need a place to write down what you notice, and this template gives you that.
If you’re thinking about renovating but aren’t sure how to explain what you want, this template helps you put it in writing. Work through your home room by room, noting what isn’t working and what you’d like to change, then take it to your first meetings with builders, designers and trades. It’s a printable PDF with a short guide, so first-time renovators can start today.
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All prices shown are $AUD and include GST. Our products are digital downloads delivered straight after payment. We don’t offer refunds if you simply change your mind or no longer need the product once the files have been delivered. If a file is faulty, can’t be opened, or isn’t as described on the product page, please contact us at trentini@trentini.com.au. We’ll fix it, replace it or refund you, as required under the Australian Consumer Law. Refunds are made to your original payment method. Nothing in this policy limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.