"The Old Add 50% Rule" - Is This For Real?
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We blogged about an article today, the author is remodeling his kitchen and talked about places to splurge and places to save. The author also wrote this:
"It's difficult to make sweeping generalizations about kitchen renovations...other than the old 'add 50% to the initial estimate' rule"' ( http://bit.ly/RVQdoq )
Add 50% to the initial estimate? Has anyone heard of this? We're assuming this is referring to planning a DIY kitchen remodel; do you think so?
When we give an initial estimate, it only changes if the client decides to change the scope of the project. Our contracts are all-inclusive and guaranteed. This so-called "old rule" somehow never landed on our radar!
We'd love to hear your thoughts & experiences...We think if you have to add 50% to your initial estimate to get the real price, you need another estimate.
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Hudson Designs on Oct 24, 2012
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AK Complete Home Renovations on Oct 24, 2012
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Oct 24, 2012
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True Identity Concepts on Oct 24, 2012
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AK Complete Home Renovations on Oct 24, 2012
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Oct 24, 2012
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AK Complete Home Renovations on Oct 24, 2012
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