Here’s How Much It Really Costs To Be On HGTV’s Help! I Wrecked My House

The casting call document for Season 4 of “Help! I Wrecked My House” revealed that becoming a contestant on the show can be very costly. The document begins by asking interested parties if their home is in shambles after a failed bout of DIY interior designing. Then, in bold, the casting call states that participants must have a budget of at least $50K for cosmetic purposes. It also requests that homeowners have $100K set aside for “structural or layout changes” done during the course of the renovation process.

The application also gave potential contestants a heads-up that made our heads swivel. One section noted that homeowners should be prepared to be out of the home for up to ten weeks during renovations. Unfortunately, this will also be at the homeowner’s expense, so add hotel costs to the list of expenses you’ll need to prepare for when signing up for this HGTV show. That’s not pocket change by any means, but there is a positive side. The sign-up sheet also notes that the “Help! I Wrecked My House” team will contribute some money to help participants out so the total bill doesn’t fall squarely on their shoulders.