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What is a Paid Bid?

Why loose square-foot estimates cause project delays and how a paid bid locks in fixed construction pricing.

The Risk of Free Estimates

Free estimates are rough numbers based on average formulas. They exclude site-specific grading, soil tests, and detail selection variables, leading to cost overruns.

Accuracy of a Detailed Takeoff

A paid bid includes site plans, engineering offsets, framing counts, and sub-contractor bids. This detailed design requires time but guarantees cost accuracy.

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Planning Checklist

  • Secure structural blueprints first
  • Select plumbing fixture model specs
  • Perform Peninsula site soil evaluation
  • Lock in paid bid takeoff figures