Scope review
We confirm what the page answers, what inputs it uses and what it cannot determine. A calculator must describe a planning range rather than imply it produced a bid.
Review policy.
Cost estimates can influence expensive decisions. Our review process checks the model, the evidence, the language and the limits—not just spelling.
Evidence review
Important claims are traced to primary, official or clearly identified authoritative sources. Dates and geography must fit the claim.
Model review
Calculator assumptions, units, boundaries and regional adjustments are checked for internal consistency. Automated tests guard key calculations and routes.
Local-value review
State and city pages must explain a real local factor, decision or verification path. Place-name substitution alone is not enough.
Commercial review
Affiliate, display-ad and sponsored relationships are checked for appropriate disclosure and cannot purchase a favorable conclusion.
Publication review
The page receives a canonical URL, metadata, visible limitations, internal links and—when appropriate—structured data and a review date.
RE-REVIEW TRIGGERS
A page is not “done” forever.
- ScheduledCost models and high-traffic planning pages are reviewed on a recurring editorial queue.
- Source changeA new government release, program rule, rate or methodology can trigger review.
- User reportA specific correction with a reliable source receives editorial examination.
- Model changeChanged formulas, factors or fields require tests and an updated review date.
- Broken promiseDead links, unavailable products or stale offers are corrected, replaced or removed.
Review labels
Reviewed means the page has passed the relevant checks above as of its displayed date. It does not mean an address, contractor, product, lender or outcome is certified. Updated means material content changed. Minor formatting fixes may not change the editorial date.
Who reviews
Organization-authored work is reviewed by the HomeCostGrid Editorial Desk. We do not claim a licensed specialist reviewed a page unless that person is identified and their role can be verified.
Corrections and disagreements
Review does not eliminate mistakes. Send the page URL, disputed statement and supporting evidence through the contact form. Material errors follow our Corrections Policy.
