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.
It’s important to get references from previous customers, even if you trust and like your contractor. Contractors with a history of overcharging are not going to come as highly recommended as those who provide a realistic bathroom remodeling estimate. However, you want to be wary of an extremely low estimate, because the contractor may be counting on increasing the costs as he works on the project.
Making small adjustments as a contractor completes a project is normal and should be expected. However, make sure that amount applies to the total cost of the job and not on individual phases. Making adjustments on each piece of the bathroom remodeling project can considerably increase the cost of the project.
Must Have Exact Specifications For the Contract
Your bathroom remodeling project estimate should definitely include all the materials the contractor expects to use. The materials list should include specific dimensions and style. For example, if you are having a granite counter top installed, the dimensions and thickness should be listed.
Being as specific as you can ensures that you will get the bathroom that you are picturing. If you choose to change the materials, or material quality used during installation, the originally estimated cost will go up.
Other things to look for on the estimate are the brand and model of any fixtures that will go into your new bathroom. If you think the contractor might purchase used materials, you may want to specify the purchase source of those materials, or you may want to find a new contractor. Go through the estimate and other paperwork before you choose a contractor. Then you know you’ll get what you are paying for!
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