Home Build Tracker

Type in your groundbreaking date and your build lays itself out: every task in order, every selection deadline. With your feedback, we can make this a complete build tracker, not a one-page checklist. The filled-in example inside shows you exactly how to drive it.

Every task, in order
40 steps, auto-scheduled from one date

Track Deadlines
Know when to pick tile, cabinets and more

Track Dollars
Budget vs actual, live move-in date

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Free · Works in Excel and Google Sheets · Version 2.9

New in 2.9: each build phase now shows how many days behind it is, so a slipping phase is easy to spot.

Open in Google Sheets

Best on a phone. Tap it, choose Make a copy, then open your copy in the free Google Sheets app.

Once you have put it to work, we would love to hear how it went. Share two minutes of feedback and we read every one.

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September 15, 2026
by Megan Haskins

Want Quieter Floors Years From Now…?

Reduce squeaky floors later by paying attention when your subfloor goes down. Look for Adhesive on Every Joist I’d ask your builder if they plan to use subfloor adhesive on every floor joist before the subfloor goes down. You may...

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by Megan Haskins

Shower Features That’ll Make Your Bathroom 10x Better

You’re already spending money on the shower. I’d make sure you’re spending it on a few details that actually make it better to use. Make the Niche Bigger If you have the wall space, I’d extend the shower niche as...

September 15, 2026
by Megan Haskins

Make Sure Your Garage Gets a Garage Door Threshold

Ask your builder if they plan on a garage door threshold. A garage door threshold creates a small raised lip behind the garage door that helps keep wind-driven rain from making its way into your garage. It’s a small detail...