Should You Tell Your Contractor Your Budget?

We are often asked, should you tell your contractor your budget for your renovation job? Should you give them a baseline number or let them tell you what your project will entail? There are a lot of opinions on this, as a lot of add-ons, remodeling projects, and even many large-scale repairs can vary in complexity, materials, and timelines. But when Home Remedy is called on for a quote, we like to approach it in one particular way.

Home Remedy’s take? Please be honest about your budget when asking for a quote. The more open and forthcoming about your project needs and wants, the more open and forthcoming we can be with our ideas and estimates. When all expectations are laid out in advance, a home renovation project can be much more pleasurable for all parties involved. It is our intent at Home Remedy to not only earn your business through quality work but also through honesty in communication and cost-effectiveness. Everyone is happy when a project comes out beautifully, on time and for a good price.

When you let us know your budget, we can recommend materials, ideas and details that fit within that budget. Often times, if we can, we will even shoot slightly below your budget to still ensure you are pleased with the final product, but give us some wiggle room if complications arise. A bathroom remodel may take extra time with some saturated, moldy drywall we need to replace. A kitchen renovation may have some wiring issues we need to address for safety reasons. Budgetary conversations can help manage timelines and expectations if, God forbid, something like this must be addressed. If no hiccups or obstacles are found, this extra cap room can be spent on upgraded fixtures, technological updates or final, fancier finishes.