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HIDDEN COSTS As a consumer, it is in your best financial interest to minimize costs when adding a new home addition. One of the first places to keep an eye out for hidden costs is the remodeling contract. While it may cost more initially, be sure to demand a fixed-cost contract. This contract should include: • detailed list of the work involved • a change-order policy • a firm price The advantage of this style of contract is that you can shift the responsibility for meeting the costs and budget onto the contractor. For instance, if it is determined that dry-rot is discovered in your support structure, leading to additional work and materials needed to complete the project, the contractor will be legally responsible for assessing this beforehand — not when your project is on the line. Also, this helps offset the cost of materials, which may rise over the duration of
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