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ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE

A second look at a bathroom quote.

This sample shows the kinds of questions a review can surface. It is not a real homeowner’s report or a local price benchmark.

The quote

Bathroom refresh · 5 ft × 8 ft · Mesa, AZ

Install owner-supplied vanityReuse existing plumbing; same location.
$1,650
Porcelain floor tile installation120 sq ft × $18; owner-supplied tile.
$2,160
Replace bathroom exhaust fanReuse existing duct terminating in attic.
$950
Demolition & preparationRemove vanity and floor tile; protect work areas.
$900
Paint & finishWalls and ceiling; two finish coats.
$680
Total estimate$6,340

Four questions to ask, and one could take $1,440 off.

The total alone cannot tell you whether this is the right quote. Ask the contractor to explain the quantities and confirm what is included in writing.

Questions to ask your contractor

  1. What work is included beyond the existing hookups?
    Reuse existing plumbing; same location.
  2. A 5 × 8 ft floor is 40 sq ft. How was 120 sq ft calculated?
    120 sq ft × $18; owner-supplied tile.
  3. The duct ends in the attic. Will the fan vent outdoors, and does that meet local code?
    Reuse existing duct terminating in attic.
  4. Are haul-away and disposal included in this price?
    Remove vanity and floor tile; protect work areas.
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