What a Remodeling Quote Does Not Include: Our Own List
What our remodeling quote does not include: permits billed at cost, kitchen appliances, backsplash tile, the 3% card fee and later changes.
Our quote price does not include permits. They are billed at cost. Our kitchen prices do not include appliances. You buy them and we install them. Our backsplash price is labor, and the tile is passed through at its cost. A credit card adds a 3% fee. A change after you sign is priced at cost plus 25%.
On this page
A quote is a price for a written list of work. A few costs sit outside that price. This page lists the ones that sit outside ours, on any job from a bathroom to a general contracting job. It shows how each one is billed, and it shows what some of our prices include by name.
- Permits are billed at cost. They are not in the quote.
- Our kitchen prices do not include appliances. You buy them and we install them.
- Our backsplash price is labor. The tile is passed through at its cost.
- Countertops are priced separately from all-new cabinetry.
- A credit card adds a 3% processing fee.
- A change after you sign is a change order at cost plus 25%.
What a quote is
Your quote is a price for a list of work. That list is the scope. A quote is good for 30 days.
A clear quote tells you two things. It tells you what is in the price. It also tells you what is not. Ask about the second part before you sign.
The list below is ours. Other remodelers can have a different list, so ask each one you talk to.
The items in one table
Each row shows where the item sits and how it is billed.
| Item | Where it sits | How it is billed |
|---|---|---|
| Permits | Not in the quote | Billed at cost |
| Kitchen appliances | Not in our kitchen prices | You buy them. We install them. |
| Backsplash tile | Not in our backsplash price of $2,000 to $4,000. That price is labor. | Passed through at its cost |
| Countertops, when you order all-new cabinetry | Not in the cabinetry price of $10,000 to $18,000 | Priced separately |
| Credit card fee | Not in the quote | 3% processing fee when you pay by card |
| A change after you sign | Not in the quote | Change order priced at cost plus 25%, in writing, before the work continues |
| A material you buy yourself | Not in the quote | You pay for it. We install it. |
Permits are billed at cost
A permit is not in our quote. It is billed at cost. You pay what the permit costs.
Licensed trades pull the permits. Which work needs a permit depends on the job and on the city. For homes inside the City of Fort Worth, these three guides put the City’s page in plain words.
- Bathroom remodel permits in Fort Worth
- Kitchen remodel permits in Fort Worth
- Room addition permits in Fort Worth
Kitchen items: appliances, backsplash tile and countertops
Appliances. Our kitchen prices do not include appliances. You buy the appliances and we install them.
Backsplash tile. Our backsplash price of $2,000 to $4,000 is labor. The tile is passed through at its cost. You pay back what the tile costs.
Countertops. All-new cabinetry runs $10,000 to $18,000. Countertops are extra to that price. A countertops-only job runs $4,000 to $8,000.
These parts travel together. If all the lower cabinets are replaced, new countertops are needed too. New cabinets or new countertops usually take the old backsplash out with them. Our guide to refacing or replacing kitchen cabinets shows both paths.
The card fee and changes after you sign
How you pay. We prefer check, Zelle, bank transfer or cash. We also take credit cards. A card payment adds a 3% processing fee. That fee is passed through to you. It is not in the quote.
Changes. The quote covers the scope you signed. A change to that scope is a change order. Ours are priced at cost plus 25%, in writing, before the work continues.
A change order can come from something the demo finds, or from a change you ask for. Our guide to what a change order is shows the steps and the math.
What some of our prices include by name
The other side matters too. Some of our published prices name their parts. Here are four.
- LVP or tile floor replacement, $10,000 to $25,000. The demo of the old floor is included.
- Covered patio, $25,000 to $75,000. The concrete, the electrical and the finished ceiling are in that range. See the covered patio cost guide.
- Cabinet reface, $5,000 to $8,000. That is sand, repair, prep, prime and paint.
- Tile surround with waterproofing, $4,500 to $5,500. The waterproofing is in that price.
A range is not a quote. Your price comes from a written scope after a walk-through.
The last row of the table is a material you buy yourself. You pay for it, and we install it. Materials you supply carry an install-only warranty. Our guide to supplying your own materials has the details.
Five questions to ask about any quote
These questions work with any remodeler, not only with us. Our own answers are next to each one.
- Is the permit in this price? Ours is not. It is billed at cost.
- Which materials are in this price, and which do I buy? With us, you buy the kitchen appliances, and backsplash tile is passed through at its cost.
- What does a change cost? Ours is cost plus 25%, in writing, before the work continues.
- Is there a fee for the way I pay? With us, a credit card adds 3%.
- How long is this price good? Ours is good for 30 days.
Then get the answers on paper. Read what a written scope protects you from.
It starts with a free walk-through. We look at the house, we write the scope, and we price it. To set a walk-through, call or text 817-210-7117.
Questions homeowners ask
Are permits included in a remodeling quote?
Not in ours. Permits are billed at cost and are not in the quote. Ask each remodeler you talk to.
Are appliances included in a kitchen remodel price?
Not in ours. You buy the appliances and we install them.
Is backsplash tile included in the price?
Our backsplash price of $2,000 to $4,000 is labor. The tile is passed through at its cost.
Are countertops included with new cabinets?
No. All-new cabinetry runs $10,000 to $18,000. Countertops are priced separately.
Is there a fee to pay by credit card?
Yes. A card payment adds a 3% processing fee. We prefer check, Zelle, bank transfer or cash.
What happens if the job changes after I sign?
That is a change order. Ours are priced at cost plus 25%, in writing, before the work continues.