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[quote=Anonymous]Hire someone you trust over the one with cheapest price.  We did a bump out with a contractor that people have said, even on this board, are overpriced.  We used someone cheaper for a basement reno, and they had so many unforseen add-ons that it ended up being just about the price of the other contractor.  Besides, I still cringe at some of the bad work, and they didn't finish punch list stuff.

Don't add on any projects after you sign the contract, and have an iron-clad contract.  Our expensive contractor gave us a 16-page contract for our bump out that listed every add on we were considering, listed every brand of material, and the allowance for every selection.  Did not charge us one penny extra.  The other contractor had a one page contract, and we ended up paying extra for electrical work, beam support, etc. etc. that they could have easily seen upon estimating.  If you add on while folks are at work, they will overcharge you because you're likely to say yes.

Finally, making quick decisions and requiring less hand holding will save you money.  If you can pick your selections, you will save money (and probably get better selections depending on your contractor).  You will save in design fees this way. GL!  [/quote]

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