Why do the three different estimates I received from contractors for my remodel vary so much?

This is a great question and there many different factors that can play into estimating a remodeling job. The first place to start would be to make sure you are comparing “apples to apples”. Be sure the scope of work proposed by the contractor is the same. If you are having problems understanding what the scope of work is, contact the contractor to get clarification in writing. The last thing you want to happen is to be mid-project and be surprised with an additional bill because the contractor did not include something in the original scope of work.

One thing that is hard to put a price tag on is the level of attention to detail, communication with you and the service you will get from your contractor during your remodel. For example, our motto at Corvus Construction is “We sweat the small stuff so you don’t have to”. This type of attention to detail can end up saving you money and time in the future. In the end, you will be spending a significant amount of money on your project and you should not proceed until you are confident you have found the right contractor to do your remodel.