Walkthrough order
Do the decisions in this order.
Keep the money lanes separate: shell contractor, theater AV, dance/gym finish choices, then outdoor and backyard extras.
1Pick shell contractorRobert & Son and Trusted Veterans both need real line items first.
2Choose theater tierCustom Works v1 is the baseline; v2 is the premium projector/separates jump.
3Lock dance and gym finishesAsk FCI for the Brindle revision before any flooring deposit.
4Hold extrasSauna, equipment, backyard, and deferred lighting should follow the shell decision.
Choice board
Four calls, no noise.
Each card opens the backup detail. The front stays simple enough to walk through in five minutes.
Visuals
Show the shape before the spreadsheet.
The vacation-site lesson applies here too: diagrams first, rows of text later.
Decision snapshot
Best current read.
The smart move is to force the GC scope into writing before spending around it.
Quote board
Numbers stay separated.
GC shell, dance floor, theater AV, and outdoor lighting are different buckets. Mixing them is how the budget gets dumb fast.
Govee Pro budget
Editable trim-light math.
Default is Govee Pro with best-value aluminum track and Murat-style labor reset to $8/ft. Change the footage, prices, track type, or allowance and the totals recalc.
Front / visible sides$0350 ft default
Whole house$0600 ft default
Current read$0/ftBefore tax, final shipping, electrical surprises, and HOA changes.
| Line item | Front / visible sides | Front total | Whole house | Whole total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | -- | $0 | -- | $0 |
Govee Pro kitBest current 200 ft price found: $599.99 via Best Buy/Govee seller.Open price
Govee sparesBest Buy shows driver module at $29.99 and Pro expansion string at $69.99.Open parts
Track defaultGlowTrax Pro kit is $139.99 for about 51 ft and includes track, end caps, corners, and hinges.Open track
Track alternateBranded SnapTrack is $560 per 100 ft kit with endcaps and corner caps.Open SnapTrack
Proof links
Open the backup fast.
Keep the family walkthrough visual. Put the deep detail one click away.