Too Many Facts, Too Soon
While not having a defined workflow should set off alarms, a contractor who gives you too many details should also sound the alarms. A contractor who offers a bid on the cost of your project before discussing the details you want in your Houston bathroom renovation or other project is taking you for a ride.
It is impossible to give an accurate estimate of the price of a project before discussing the details of the homeowner’s wants and needs. It’s the details of a Houston bathroom renovation that will make a difference in cost. The cost of marble floors will always be greater than ceramic tile and there are huge variation in price between types of appliances and the labor it takes to install them.
A contractor who gives you a price quote on your project before discussing all these details is more interested in landing your contract than actually accomplishing your Houston bathroom renovation goals.
No Contract Necessary
While you might think not having a signed contract committing to a work and budget lets you off the hook, it’s more likely to let your contractor off the hook for the short and long term. After all, if you don’t have their price quote and timeline in writing, they’re in no hurry to dedicate time to your project or help you pick up the financial burden when they make a costly mistake.
Yes, a contract will mean both you and the contractor must commit to the project, but it also means that you have a legal leg to stand on if the contractor and their work turns out to be less than you hoped for.
Low Project Bid
When a contractor comes in with a bid well below you anticipated projection and that of other contractors, you might start jumping for joy and planning the added features this new low budget will allow you to add. Don’t get too excited. A super low bid most likely means that the contractor has not done their homework or is trying to lure you into a contract with a low price.
This highlights the importance of doing your own research and talking to other contractors. All accurate bids for your project should be in the same range, no matter who the contractor is. The contractor usually cannot control the market costs of basic materials and labor on your Houston bathroom renovation.
A contractor putting in a very low bid will most likely end up costing you the same or more in overages on your project in the end.
Remember, when it comes to your Houston bathroom renovation or any other home remodeling project you’re undertaking, there is no magic bullet, secret recipe or pyramid scheme to get your project done super cheap or super quickly. Don’t be fooled by a contractor who promises any quick fix or magic number. Do your research, talk to you contractor and make the promise to yourself to invest right in your home.
The experts at Home Lifestyle Solutions can get you started on the path to a better Houston bathroom renovation. They have a process, a dedicated crew and some of the best experts in the business available to listen to the details of your project and make sure you get the maximum remodel for your renovation budget.
