About GougeAlert

We're on a mission to bring transparency to home renovation pricing.

Every year, homeowners overpay billions of dollars on contractor work—not because contractors are all dishonest, but because information asymmetry makes it impossible to know what's fair.

GougeAlert levels the playing field by giving you instant access to the same data contractors use: real Bureau of Labor Statistics wage rates and regional material costs.

No Lead Generation

We'll never sell your data, spam you with contractor referrals, or monetize your trust.

Data-Driven

Our analysis is built on official BLS data and real material cost databases—no guesswork.

Homeowner First

We're here to protect you, not extract more value from you. One fair price per Project Pass.

Our Approach

Real BLS Data: We use official Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, which tracks hourly rates for every construction trade across different metropolitan areas. This is the same data professional estimators use.

Regional Material Costs: Material prices vary significantly by region and season. Our database tracks current market rates for common construction materials.

Fair Markup Analysis: We account for reasonable contractor overhead and profit margins—typically 20-35%. We're not trying to squeeze contractors; we're identifying price gouging.

AI-Enhanced Analysis: Our AI reviews each line item, cross-references industry standards, and provides context on what's typical for your project type and location.

What We're NOT

  • ✗We're not a contractor referral service. We don't take kickbacks.
  • ✗We're not a lead generation platform. Your information stays private.
  • ✗We're not here to replace professional estimates—just to verify them.
  • ✗We're not anti-contractor. Fair contractors benefit from informed customers.