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🍳Kitchen$15K–$45K✓
🚿Bathroom$8K–$25K✓
🏠Roofing$5.5K–$18K✓
❄️HVAC/AC$4K–$12K✓
🪵Flooring$3K–$12K✓
🪟Windows$3K–$10K✓
🌳Deck/Patio$4K–$14K✓
🏚️Basement$10K–$35K✓
🎨Painting$1.5K–$6K✓
🧱Siding$5K–$16K✓
🔧Plumbing$1K–$8K✓
⚡Electrical$1.5K–$9K✓
🌿Landscaping$2K–$10K✓
🚗Garage Door$3K–$12K✓
☀️Solar Panels$12K–$30K⭐ Material & Finish Quality
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📋 Before You Hire a Contractor
Don't skip these. They protect your money and your home.
☐ Verify contractor license & insurance
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Every contractor should have a valid state license AND general liability insurance. Ask to see both before signing anything. In Maryland, verify at mhic.maryland.gov. An unlicensed contractor means you have no legal protection if something goes wrong.
☐ Get at least 3 written quotes
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Prices for the same job can vary 30–50% between contractors. Never accept a verbal estimate — get everything in writing. Three quotes gives you leverage to negotiate and spots if one bid is suspiciously low (a red flag).
☐ Never pay more than 30% upfront
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A legitimate contractor won't ask for more than 30% before work begins. A 50%+ upfront payment is a major red flag. Structure payments in milestones: start, midpoint, and completion — with the final 10–15% held until you do a walkthrough and approve the work.
☐ Get a detailed written contract
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Your contract should include: scope of work, specific materials and brands, start and completion dates, payment schedule, who pulls permits, and what happens if you discover hidden damage. If they won't sign a detailed contract — walk away.
☐ Check for required permits
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Kitchen remodels, bathroom additions, roofing, and electrical work typically require permits in Maryland and most states. Unpermitted work can create serious problems when you sell your home. Ask your contractor which permits are needed — and confirm they will pull them, not you.
✅ Your Renovation Estimate
⚠️ These are estimates only. Actual costs depend on your local market, contractor availability, and material choices. Always get 3 quotes from licensed contractors. Need help finding one? Get free quotes on Thumbtack →