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List every line item across the top: demo, subfloor, plumbing, shower system, glass, fixtures, vent fan, paint, flooring, disposal, permit. Put each Raleigh-Durham contractor 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 Triangle-area gaps
These are the line items most commonly missing from a low-ball quote in the Triangle.
- Subfloor repair (often a $1, 000–$3, and other nearby areas)
- Vent fan replacement (undersized in much of the older stock)
- City of Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill / Cary / Wake-Durham-Orange County permit fees
- Drywall repair and paint touch-up around the work area
- Disposal and dumpster fees
Source: Reference ranges for professionally installed, permitted bathroom projects across Research Triangle, 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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