To provide each homeowner with a clear understanding of the design(s) and materials selected, and   2. To ensure that their contractor has a clear vision of their needs, desires and objectives. This document can mitigate costly change orders and make you a more attractive prospect to a remodeling contractor because all the decisions have been made upfront, allowing the contractor to produce an accurate project estimate and project schedule. In an essence, the Design Report puts everyone on the same ‘page’ and expectations can be established upfront. There is one caveat, all designs and specifications are based on observable closed-wall conditions.