Making Sure You Get An Accurate Bathroom Remodel Estimate

When hiring someone to perform renovations on your home, they will usually offer an estimate on the cost of materials and labor.   Go over the estimate with your contractor so you understand exactly what your project estimate includes.  Most estimates will include a cushion just in case unknown repairs come up, but it should also specify how much cost adjustment is allowed and that all changes must be approved by the homeowners.

It’s important to get references from previous customers, even if you trust and like your contractor.  Contractors know that their future work depends on their current work, so they are more likely to give you a fair 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.   Adjustments should be made to the overall total cost of the project, not 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.

Get An Exact Agreement In Place

Your bathroom remodeling project estimate should definitely include all the materials the contractor expects to use.   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.   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.   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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