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Old 07-09-2018, 08:44 PM
 
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Old 07-10-2018, 06:45 AM
 
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Old 07-10-2018, 07:38 AM
 
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Old 07-10-2018, 09:11 AM
 
Location: Bergen County, NJ
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The answer is budget 50% more of whatever they quote you.
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Old 07-10-2018, 09:13 AM
 
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Old 07-10-2018, 02:49 PM
 
Location: Greater NYC
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The answer is budget 50% more of whatever they quote you.
And 50% longer timeframe.

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Old 07-11-2018, 04:23 AM
 
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this all assumes the contractor showed AND communicated an estimate.
Big assumptions~~
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Old 07-11-2018, 07:55 AM
 
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If they didn't show and didn't give you an estimate then you deserve what you get.
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Old 07-11-2018, 09:22 AM
 
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The answer is budget 50% more of whatever they quote you.

I would say 30% to 50% more then the estimate. Also have them sign a contract for any significant work above $1000 or so...
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Old 07-11-2018, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Central Jersey - Florida
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