This is something that comes up in conversation regularly and can often be a crunchy subject. For many of those who have built with D Pearce Constructions, you would already be aware that we charge a modest fee for a thorough quote, not an estimate. When done properly and depending on the scope of the project, builders can spend up to 40 hours quoting one job. This time includes take-off, obtaining true quotes from numerous sub-contractors and suppliers to find the best value

...Long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten There is no such thing as 'apples for apples' in the custom home market. We have to deal with this on a daily basis and have had the same situation as detailed in this Electronic Living article several times. This is why it’s so important to pay a small fee up front to your builder and consultants to provide a thorough review of your plans and project. In doing so, you are paying for time and detail and know that you will