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When project planning a renovation be as precise as possible and eliminate any possiblities for misunderstandings. A simple job like “paint a bedroom” can also lead to questions like, do you want the trim painted? How about the ceiling? Don't assume.... Do your own research and come up with the quality of materials you want and the exact type of work required. A little extra preparation and extra planning at this point in the game can really help maintain your budget.
Request that all bids be explicitly broken down into Labor costs and Material costs with each category detailing all relevant items. For example electrician, 5 hours @ $80, total $400 and cabinetry, Faircrest glazed oak or equivalent, total $1833.
Make sure all parties fully understand all aplicable terms and that they are completely spelled out, and that nothing is assumed to be implied. Don’t pay in advance but do expect to pay when the materials are delivered to your door. Expect progress payments but make certain that the events that trigger those payments have in fact been completed. In any case, don’t let payments get ahead of work, and also ensure that the scope of all work to be done will actually be done and is not just implied. You'll hate to be paying for something your not getting.
Try buying your own materials especially after seeing the markup charged on the quote. However, if you go this route you are responsible for the material arriving on time, undamaged and any down time the contractor has as a result of not having materials available, but with a little work on your part you'll find that you can really save a lot of expense later.
Lastly, if your budget is within 8% to 14% of the best contractor’s bid, try to negotiate with him. These are very competitive times and contractors may be more flexible with the billing and you may just get the best deal .... cheap..

Where to Find the Best Deals Cheap .... real cheap & affordable

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