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Framing, electrical, plumbing, finishes — each is priced differently, and here's why.
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A detailed breakdown lets you compare bids fairly, understand where your money is actually going, and identify if one contractor's bid is unusually high or low in a specific category, rather than just the bottom-line number.
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This varies by project type and region, but labor and materials often split roughly evenly on many renovation projects, with labor sometimes taking a larger share on complex or custom work. Use our tool above for project-specific context.
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