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There are two reasons for accurate plans: to guide the remodeler (you or a contractor) and to guide the materials supplier. You can’t precisely calculate costs unless you know what materials you need. For example, the price of a bathtub can range by hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the model. In addition, some fixtures take less time to install than others. A tile shower wall is more expensive and a faster installation than one of plastic. Fortunately, you can get help developing and pricing a materials list. Larger building material suppliers have on-staff estimators who can turn your detailed plans into a full materials list with prices. Some are more accurate and more helpful than others so you will want more than one materials estimate. In addition, many popular home design and remodeling software programs have a component that develops a full materials list from your finished plans. Some help you get estimated local costs and even specify component model numbers to get the most accurate cost projection. What’s amazing that these programs can instantaneously give you revised estimates based on small changes you make to the design; you can find ways of saving money with various scenarios.
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