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By: How to Pick the Best Contractor for Your Renovation - Seattle Style Remodel

How to Pick the Best Contractor for Your Renovation - Seattle Style Remodel — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:43 +0000

[…] of the project, so there are no surprises later. Once you have the estimate, take some time to compare it with other contractors’ estimates to make sure you’re getting the best value for your […]

By: A Guide to Finances for Home Remodeling – Miss Frugal Mommy

A Guide to Finances for Home Remodeling – Miss Frugal Mommy — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:55:22 +0000

[…] shopping around for supplies and contractors. Get quotes from multiple vendors so that you can compare prices and features. This will help ensure you get the best value for your […]

By: Steps to Buying and Renovating a Fixer-Upper

Steps to Buying and Renovating a Fixer-Upper — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:19:13 +0000

[…] of the renovation budget, timeline, and other contractual details with your Sweeten contractor. Here’s a primer on how to evaluate different bids (Sweeten can help you bid-level for […]

By: Do's and Don'ts of Closing and When to Start the Home Renovation

Do's and Don'ts of Closing and When to Start the Home Renovation — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:23:37 +0000

[…] collaborative partner. Sweeten’s in-house team can provide personal support in breaking down and comparing renovation bids (both Sweeten and […]

By: How to Hire a General Contractor For a Remodel | Sweeten.com

How to Hire a General Contractor For a Remodel | Sweeten.com — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:19:11 +0000

[…] New to renovating and unsure how to read bids? Sweeten provides a free bid-leveling call to all homeowners who use the service. Read all about Sweeten’s bid leveling and estimate comparison call. (You can also read up on this process with Sweeten’s guide to bid leveling.) […]

By: Chicago Remodeling Costs: Kitchen, Bath, Whole-Home - Creative Design & Build Inc.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:58:22 +0000

[…] match you with multiple vetted general contractors to provide estimates for your renovation, then help you evaluate the estimates. Sweeten also checks in with you until the project is completed. When you brainstorm with your […]

By: Chicago Remodeling Costs: Kitchen, Bath, Whole-Home - Auvor Home Improvement & Construction

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 22:50:29 +0000

By: The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten

The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:32:52 +0000

[…] relied on Sweeten from the get-go for reviewing and leveling quotes. But, most importantly, “knowing Sweeten was available and present to step in if needed, offered […]

By: The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten

The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:06:53 +0000

[…] one of your site visits, or check-in after you’ve interviewed your potential candidates on how to evaluate the visits and estimates. S/he is here to help you navigate the process, from start to […]

By: The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten

The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:41:54 +0000

[…] short answer is no. To us, a bid that is significantly lower than all the rest you’ve received is a red flag. Usually, that means someone has missed something: maybe they […]

By: The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten

The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:21:46 +0000

[…] on the Sweeten blog, we’ve previously discussed leveling bids, preparing for bids, and site visits. Soliciting and comparing bids is one of the first steps of a […]

By: The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten

The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:56:01 +0000

[…] with in order to stay within budget. I decided to post our project on Sweeten. It would allow me to add more cost estimates into the mix with their network of general contractors and see if I had unrealistic […]

By: The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten

The Best General Contractors For Your Renovation | Sweeten — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:22:35 +0000

[…] reading testimonials, I decided to post our project on the site. Why not get a few more bids to compare! Despite our relatively small scope (I only posted the kitchen and nursery as Phase One), we were […]

By: The Brownstone Boys' Do's & Don'ts of Renovating | Sweeten.com

The Brownstone Boys' Do's & Don'ts of Renovating | Sweeten.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:43:52 +0000

[…] Getting 3-5 estimates will help you understand the full range and put you in the best position to choose the bid that works for your project the most. (Hint: that is often not the cheapest […]

By: A Renovation Checklist | Sweeten.com

A Renovation Checklist | Sweeten.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:46:20 +0000

[…] our blog, you’ll find other useful tools including how to compare bids, minimize the mess during a renovation, and give your neighbors a heads up before a renovation […]

By: A Crown Heights Kitchen Renovation Will get a Scandi-Minimalist Improve - Bright And Cleaners

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:54:31 +0000

[…] you submit your undertaking with Sweeten, we’ll help you level your bids—even with non-Sweeten […]

By: A Kitchen Remodel by a Sweeten General Contractor in Riverdale, Bronx - Kitchen Queen

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:18:45 +0000

[…] relied on Sweeten from the get-go for reviewing and leveling quotes. But, most importantly, “knowing Sweeten was available and present to step in if needed, offered […]

By: A Crown Heights Kitchen Renovation Gets a Scandi-Minimalist Upgrade – My Blog

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:33:19 +0000

[…] you post your project with Sweeten, we’ll help you level your bids—even with non-Sweeten […]

By: A Bathroom and Kitchen Renovation Made for Better Working-From-Home

A Bathroom and Kitchen Renovation Made for Better Working-From-Home — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:12:36 +0000

[…] In the kitchen, my plan had been to simply install a new dishwasher. Then it was suggested that a pantry could be added in the then-unused space at the kitchen’s entrance. The original kitchen plan I had posted to Sweeten was of a smaller scope, but after meeting them, I asked the contractors to submit follow-up bids for a full kitchen remodel. […]

By: How Long Does a Kitchen Renovation Take?

How Long Does a Kitchen Renovation Take? — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:39:56 +0000

[…] all the written bids have come in, it’s time to compare and contrast! This primer on leveling bids might come in handy. If you have follow-up questions, now is the time to ask. You […]