Remodel bids that survive change orders
Remodels have more line items than any other trade — and every forgotten one comes out of your margin. Bid Buddy walks you phase-by-phase so demo, rough-in, and finish are all priced with the right markup.
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Your bid is calculated as total cost ÷ (1 − margin) for a true margin.
Total job cost
$23,000.00
Recommended bid
$28,750.00
Profit
$5,750.00
Margin
20%
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Demo & protection
Floor protection, dust barriers, dumpster, disposal — a real cost even on a clean job.
Rough-in trades
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC subs. Get sub quotes and mark them up 15–20%.
Finish materials
Cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures. Let the customer pick the grade, then price it.
Permits & inspections
Never absorb these. Line-item them at cost + a small handling fee.
Markup & margin for kitchen & bath remodeling
Remodelers typically need 25–35% net margin to survive change orders and warranty callbacks. Price with markup on materials and subs, then verify the true margin.
Line items to include in every kitchen & bath remodeling bid
- Demo & protection
- Dumpster & disposal
- Framing & drywall
- Plumbing rough-in
- Electrical rough-in
- HVAC modifications
- Cabinets & counters
- Tile & flooring
- Fixtures & finishes
- Permits
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