The #1 remodeling nightmare is that the final cost on a custom remodeling project has little resemblance to the upfront cost that was presented when the initial contract was signed. We call this “cost creep”. If your budget is not handled correctly, cost creep will become an absolute fact of your remodeling project. We provide a breakdown of project scope, line-by-line, giving each customer Cost Certainty.
When you work with D&D Construction you will be completely aware of your project’s realistic cost before you are asked to sign a contract. When we talk about cost certainty, we are talking about what a project ends up costing at a projects completion-not just at a projects signing. Cost can change during execution but at D&D Construction, it will only occur if a dramatic previous unknown presents itself, which is very rare. The only other way cost can change during construction is if the customer chooses to change the scope of work.
Another element of cost certainty is trust, which presents itself at every level of the home renovation process. Trust that your being heard, trust that the details are being attended to, trust that your home is in good hands, protected and cared for, and trust that everything presented and laid out by D&D Construction is true. So we work hard to try to gain and keep that trust, because we know it is a key fundamental in our work.
– Through listening and creative dialogue, the creation of a well-designed, fine-tuned, completely defined, accurate and total scope of work is presented before contract signing and the expenditure of the first dollar.
– We utilize extensive attention to detail during the design process so all costs can be determined up front; not using the allowance model that opens the door to “cost creep” during construction.
– We have great respect for budgets. This requires honest communication during the design process, so the balance between your dream and your budget can be met.
– We have a true and real understanding of actual (not estimated) costs, so when a contract is offered, the amount on the signed contract will be the same or very close to the cost at the conclusion of the project. The final cost will only change in cases where there is mutual agreement about a change to the scope of work.
