Insure
Bathroom Remodeling Estimate Is
All-Inclusive
When hiring someone to perform renovations on
your home, they will usually offer an estimate on the cost of
materials and labor. When getting a bathroom remodeling estimate
take the time to go over it with the contractor to be sure of
exactly what is included in the price. In most cases a bathroom
remodeling estimate will include a margin of error, but there
should also be a section that covers how much of a price adjustment
will be allowed by the homeowner or if all changes and additional
charges will require the customer’s approval and signature.
Most contractors are honest people, depending
on positive references from previous customers to obtain more work.
They will generally offer an accurate bathroom remodeling estimate
for the job, knowing that if they continue to charge more than the
job was estimated, their future will be limited. However, there are
a few that will purposely undercut a bathroom remodeling estimate
in order to get the contract and then try to add things into the
price without consulting the owner.
Allowing the contractor to make adjustments
to certain aspects of the project up to a certain dollar amount is
normal in most remodeling contracts. However, make sure that amount
applies to the total cost of the job and not on individual phases.
This mistake can considerable increase the cost above the initial
bathroom remodeling estimate, with the homeowner having little
wriggle room to reign in costs.
All Contract Specifications Should Be
Exact
Everything spelled out in a bathroom
remodeling estimate should specify the materials to be used. It is
not enough for example to stipulate that a granite countertop will
be used, the dimensions, especially the thickness should be spelled
out in the estimate. Otherwise, a one-half-inch piece of stone can
be used, which will not be as durable as you expected. During
installation if you insist on a thinker piece, the estimate will
increase based on the customer’s demand for a change.
The specific brand and model of any fixtures
should also be included in any bathroom remodeling estimate to
insure only top quality items are used. It may not be necessary to
specify the source for the items, but if there is reason to believe
the contractor will buy factory seconds or used merchandise, you
want to get another contractor instead of a bathroom remodeling
estimate. It will take time to go through the paperwork before
awarding the contract, but it will insure that you get what you pay
for and in a timely manner.
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