Project Blueprints · Updated June 2026
The deep-dive when the calculator isn't enough.
Tiered, localized project plans with cost data, materials, tools, permits, and contractor guidance. Three tiers, $19.99 to $49.99, every one human-reviewed before delivery.
How it works
From your project to a plan you can act on
01
Tell us about your project
Your trade, zip, size, and finish level. About two minutes. On the Playbook you can also upload a contractor quote.
02
We research it, a person reviews it
We localize cost data to your zip, pull materials, tools, and permit rules, and a human reviews every Blueprint before it goes out.
03
You get your Blueprint
A clean, cited PDF built for your exact project, delivered within hours. No lead forms, no spam, no contractor kickbacks.
On the Project Playbook
Upload your contractor quote, we score it against local cost data
Our quote evaluator flags anything padded or missing and tells you where your bid lands versus a typical price in your area, then a person reviews it.
Three tiers
Pick the depth you need.
Not ready? Free checklist →TIER 1
$19.99
DIYorBuy Project Blueprint
DIY or hire? Get both cost ranges calibrated to your zip, our verdict, and the full build plan: steps, materials, mistakes, and a realistic timeline.
- Hire-it-out cost range (zip-calibrated)
- DIY-as-much-as-legal cost range
- DIY vs hire verdict and decision framework
- Difficulty rating and top cost drivers
- Hidden costs people forget
- Step-by-step build sequence
- Materials breakdown and labor vs materials split
- Common mistakes to avoid
- 5 questions to ask any contractor
- Realistic day-by-day timeline
- 3+ cited cost sources
TIER 2
$29.99
Contractor Comparison
Everything in the Blueprint plus an AI rendering of your space in your chosen style, brand-specific materials picks, and 3 to 5 vetted local contractors. No lead-gen, no kickbacks.
- Everything in the Project Blueprint
- AI rendering of your space in your chosen style
- Brand-specific materials picks (Daltile, Moen, etc.)
- 3 to 5 editorially vetted local contractors
- DIY-max vs full-hire side-by-side breakdown
- Photo upload and AI analysis
TIER 3
$49.99
DIYorBuy Project Playbook
Everything in Contractor Comparison plus priced scope options, ROI, a fillable budget, county permit filing, and a human review of your real contractor quote.
- Everything in Contractor Comparison
- 3 scope levels priced (basic / mid / premium)
- ROI analysis (resale impact)
- Project budget worksheet (fillable)
- County-specific permit filing guide
- Interactive quote evaluator tool (score any bid)
- Pre-construction and inspection checklists
- 3 AI visualizations
- 30-day quote review (we annotate one real quote)
Real example
See exactly what you get
A different real project for each tier. Flip the pages with the arrows, or click to read the whole report at full size.
DIYorBuy Project Blueprint · $19.99
Contractor Comparison · $29.99
DIYorBuy Project Playbook · $49.99
Every Blueprint is human-reviewed before delivery. No contractor kickbacks. No lead-gen forms. Refund if cost data is materially off.
What you get
What you get in a Project Blueprint
The Calculator gives you a mid-range cost estimate in seconds. A Blueprint gives you everything else, itemized materials with quantities, the tool list with rent-vs-buy guidance, the step-by-step build sequence, the permit requirements for your state, and the contractor hiring guide if you decide to skip the DIY route. Three tiers, $19.99 to $49.99, each one builds on the previous.
Compare tiers
| Feature | Tier 1 $19.99 Project Blueprint | MOST POPULAR Tier 2 $29.99 Contractor Comparison | Tier 3 $49.99 DIYorBuy Project Playbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Localized hire vs. DIY cost range | |||
| Materials checklist with quantities | |||
| Tool list with rent vs. buy guidance | |||
| Permit requirements by state | |||
| Step-by-step build sequence | |||
| Safety and code compliance notes | |||
| Cited cost benchmarks (3+ sources) | |||
| Common mistakes to avoid | |||
| 5 questions to ask any contractor | |||
| AI rendering of your space in your style | |||
| Brand-specific material picks | |||
| Editorially vetted local contractors | |||
| 3 priced scope levels + ROI analysis | |||
| County-specific permit filing guide | |||
| Interactive quote evaluator tool | |||
| 30-day quote review (we annotate a real quote) | |||
| Human review before delivery |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Checkout is secure through Stripe. Every Blueprint is human-reviewed and delivered by email within your tier's window, 4 to 48 hours. Want to see a sample first? Email reports@diyorbuylocal.com.
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We never sell homeowner contacts · Never take contractor payments to influence rankings · Never invent sources · Never inflate estimates · Never hide AI authorship · Never hide methodology · Never silently edit historical figures.