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Why Most Fixed Price Contract Don’t Stay “Fixed” in Second-Storey Additions (And What Actually Does)
By Carl Edwards |
“Is your price fixed?” It’s one of the first questions families ask when they’re planning a second-storey addition. And it’s a fair one. When you’re building upward – altering structure, reinforcing foundations, and integrating a new level into your existing home – you want to know the price you agree to won’t shift once construction […]
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