Why Your Kitchen Remodel Quote Doubled When You Mentioned Your...

Why Your Kitchen Remodel Quote Doubled When You Mentioned Your Home's Age

You mentioned your house was built in 1968, and suddenly the contractor's estimate jumped from $45K to $92K. You're wondering if you just got played. Here's the thing — that number didn't double because contractors smell money when they hear "vintage home." It doubled because your walls are hiding expensive problems that legally have to get fixed once the walls come down. When you start a...