Build a comparison sheet
List every line item across the top: demo, subfloor, plumbing, shower system, glass, fixtures, vent fan, paint, flooring, disposal. Put each company in a column. If a company didn't quote a line item, write "not included." That's the column you need to ask about.
Watch for these common gaps
These are the line items most commonly missing from a low-ball Philadelphia-area quote.
- Subfloor repair (often a $1,500–$3,500 change order in older Philly twins)
- Vent fan replacement (almost always needed in older homes above kitchens)
- Drywall repair around the new shower
- City of Philadelphia or township permit fees
- Disposal and dumpster fees
- Paint touch-up around the work area
Source: Reference ranges for professionally installed, permitted bathroom projects across Greater Philadelphia, aggregated from full-service remodeler quote data ((HomeGuide, 2024), (Angi, 2024)) and adjusted for the local market using regional construction-cost indices ((RSMeans CCI, 2024)). ROI benchmarks cross-checked against (Cost vs. Value, 2024). Not a quote; actual bids depend on your specific bathroom.
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