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Three allowances carry the majority of the risk in this quote. As written, the tile and millwork allowances are set below what the specified selections cost, which typically resurfaces later as change orders.
Demolition line at $18,400 for the described scope.
No line for waterproofing at the two new wet areas.
“Which selections are the tile and millwork allowances based on, and what happens to the price if we hold the specified items?”
How we read a quote
Line items priced in line with how the trade normally quotes this scope.
Items where the price is out of step with the work described.
Language vague enough that two readings differ by thousands.
Scope that has to happen but appears nowhere in the quote.
Spend that improves the invoice more than the house.
Where the leverage actually is, and how to use it.
Sample findings — kitchen & bath remodel, $186,000 quote
Anonymised and lightly edited. Every finding names the line, explains why it stands out, and quantifies what it means for you — nothing vague, nothing padded.
Priced as a lump sum for a 240 sq ft gut with no structural removal. Comparable scopes in this market are typically quoted with 3–4 dumpster pulls and two days of labour.
What it means
Likely $6,000–$9,000 above scope
The tile line references setting materials but no membrane, pan or curb assembly appears anywhere in the quote or exclusions.
What it means
Reappears later as a $3,500+ change order
The specified selection in your design set retails at $22–$26/sq ft. The allowance is set roughly 60% below the design intent it is meant to cover.
What it means
Undisclosed gap of ~$4,800
Supervision is billed at $4,200 as a line item and again inside the 18% overhead-and-profit calculation applied to the full contract.
What it means
Charged twice — ask for one or the other
No device count, no panel capacity note, no fixture supply responsibility. Two contractors reading this line would price it $11,000 apart.
What it means
Open-ended exposure until defined
Sits outside the priorities you listed and returns little at resale in this segment. Rough-in wiring now and defer the hardware.
What it means
Defers ~$6,000 without losing the option
Front-loads well beyond the material commitment at that stage. A 20% deposit with milestone draws is standard for a contract this size.
What it means
Reduces your money-at-risk by ~$40,000
“Which selections are the tile and millwork allowances based on, and what happens to the price if we hold the items shown in the design set?”
What it means
Forces the gap into writing before you sign
Identified exposure on this quote: $24,000–$31,000
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