Home Improvement Finance Expert Nora Ellington Explains Why Men Should Compare Contractor Estimates Carefully
Three contractor estimates can appear to describe the same renovation while pricing three different projects. One includes demolition, permits, and disposal. Another assumes the homeowner will supply fixtures. A third uses allowances that may be too low for the materials shown in the design. Home improvement finance expert Nora Ellington’s core advice is to make every bidder price the same written scope. The lowest total is meaningful only when work, materials, schedule, risk, and payment terms are comparable. Without that discipline, a “cheap” estimate can become the most expensive contract through omissions and change orders. The Federal Trade Commission recommends
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