Tag: How Much to Remodel?

Rough Estimate Rough estimate . . . How does DAD’s do it?   First, it is important to understand the life cycle of a projects cost.  It has 3 parts: (1) Rough estimate (2) Final estimate (3) Final cost Every remodel project is unique and different.  Regardless of what anyone says, there are no standard industry […]

Rough Estimate to Remodel DAD’s has a simple philosophy when providing a rough estimate to remodel – Always be honest and up-front with the customer and never pretend a project is something that it isn’t. We never provide an estimate containing low quality, substandard, and poor performing materials.  DAD’s estimates contain high quality products and […]

Contractor Estimate Clients are often confused about what a contractor estimate is.  A contractor estimate can be a Free Estimate, Rough Estimate, or represent Design and Project Development. What’s the difference between a Contractor Estimate, Rough Estimate, and Design? A Free Estimate represents a contractor’s best guess price to perform the job.  After spending a […]

Free Remodel Estimate What is a free remodel estimate?  I recently read an article about a seminar on “Free Estimates”.  One of the contractors in attendance said that he felt compelled to provide free estimates because that’s what his competition did. The speaker suggested a role play. When the contractor, in the role of the […]