Seattle Remodeling Contractor

For larger remodels, the first number should be treated as a planning budget, not a final locked-in quote yet. The estimated range depends on final field conditions, trade review, material selections, and any required inspection/code adjustments.

A few items may still need to be verified before we can give a firmer number: existing framing and roof tie-in conditions, foundation/crawlspace access, HVAC routing and capacity, electrical layout, plumbing/vent/condensate conflicts, window and door selections, skylight selection, siding match, flooring, trim, paint, and lighting selections

The best next step on some projects is another on-site review with the right trade technicians. Renova Contractors LLC may bring the appropriate people for electrical, plumbing, HVAC/mechanical, framing, roofing or other coordination.

That allows us to review the existing conditions, confirm the plan details, identify trade conflicts early, and then provide a much more solid final quote.

We would rather bring the trades in early than guess and have surprises after the work starts

Labor only means the installation work and setting materials are included, but the actual product is separate unless it is approved in the scope.

For example, window installation can be labor only. Once the product is confirmed, it can be procured and the receipt can be provided.

For a dishwasher, for example, the scope may include the plumbing connection / kitchen sink attachment and new dishwasher installation. The purchase of the dishwasher itself, sink, faucet, or other fixtures is not included unless approved separately

Included means it is already part of the quote.

Allowance means there is a set budget for that item. If the selected material costs more than the allowance, the difference becomes an owner-selected material upgrade.

For example, countertop work can include removal/disposal, coordination, templating, fabrication, cutouts, edge finishing, and installation. But the slab itself may have a material allowance. If the selected slab is higher than that allowance, the difference is separate

Same thing with cabinets. Installation labor can be separate from the material allowance used to procure the matching replacement cabinet. You are not on the hook for more unless you choose to upgrade

Yes. Renova Contractors LLC can help order materials through contractor accounts at specialized stores when it makes sense for the project.

We usually use supplier sheets and procurement tracking so materials are broken down by section and easier to follow. Clients can browse catalogs, compare options, and understand how the project is being structured before the work starts

When available, we can pass contractor pricing on selected materials. No contractor markup on material when that is agreed to. Just the actual material coordination so the job does not get stuck waiting on the wrong item

Sometimes yes.

Once the contract, required notice, and deposit are handled, we can usually get started on whatever can begin while materials are being ordered and coordinated.

For example, drywall work, painting, cabinet procurement, cabinet installation, prep work or rough work may be able to move forward while the countertop process is being coordinated.

The slab is usually cut after cabinets are set and everything is installed, so the fabricator can take accurate field measurements and templates

The main finish items should not be left until the last minute.

Tile material needs to be selected/provided if it is not included. Grout material may be included, but the grout color still needs to be selected.

Other items that can affect schedule: window and door selections, skylight selection, siding match, flooring, trim, paint, lighting selections, cabinets, countertops, sink, faucet, plumbing fixtures and appliances.

Some selections can happen while work is being coordinated, but the main materials should be figured out early

After demo, we may need to review what is below or behind the existing work.

For example, after a shower demo, the subfloor below the shower pan may need to be reviewed. If repair is needed, that may be an additional cost depending on the condition.

Other hidden issues can include existing plumbing lines, electrical wiring, HVAC lines, roof tie-in conditions, crawlspace access, plumbing/vent/condensate conflicts, framing problems, old repairs, or other conditions inside closed walls

Change orders can happen when additional plumbing, electrical, HVAC or framing work is discovered after opening the walls.

These are concealed conditions inside closed walls and cannot always be fully inspected or accurately accounted for before demolition.

The original estimate is prepared based on visible conditions, plans, and the anticipated work areas before demo. At that time, plumbing pipes, electrical wiring and HVAC lines located inside closed walls are not visible and cannot be fully inspected without opening the walls first

Not automatically.

After opening a wall, we can discover plumbing lines running vertically through an interior wall, electrical wiring running through the wall, or HVAC duct lines inside the wall.

Because those items were hidden, they may not have been accurately accounted for in the original scope.

Plumbing, electrical or HVAC relocation caused by concealed conditions usually remains additional work outside of the original contract scope and should be approved before that work begins

Before starting, we usually need:

• Signed contract
• Signed RCW Notice to Customer when required
• Deposit

The Washington State RCW 18.27.114 Notice to Customer outlines homeowner rights when working with a licensed contractor. It includes things like verifying the license, withholding payment for unfinished work, and lien protections.

Lien release language can also be included in the payment section. In plain terms, at milestone payments Renova Contractors LLC can provide signed conditional lien waivers from subcontractors and suppliers. When the final payment is made, unconditional lien waivers can be provided confirming everyone has been paid in full. This protects the property