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Quote Clarity Report

Kitchen remodel · Austin, TX 78701 · 8 line items reviewed

31% above typical range

Quoted total

$40,540

Typical range

$31,000

Difference

$9,540

Three line items sit above the typical range for this ZIP code. The rest of the quote is priced fairly — this is a workable quote from a contractor worth negotiating with, not one to walk away from.

Line-by-line breakdown

Demo & Removal+54%
Quoted: $3,500Local range: $1,800 – $2,400

Demo for a kitchen this size typically runs well under $2,500 in Austin. Worth asking what drives the extra cost.

Cabinet Installation+24%
Quoted: $12,800Local range: $9,000 – $11,000

Above local range for semi-custom installation. Ask whether this includes hardware and soft-close upgrades.

Granite CountertopsIn range
Quoted: $6,750Local range: $5,800 – $7,200

Fair for slab granite, fabrication, and install at this square footage.

Plumbing Rough-inIn range
Quoted: $4,200Local range: $3,200 – $4,500

Consistent with licensed plumber rates for relocating a sink line.

Electrical WorkIn range
Quoted: $3,800Local range: $3,200 – $4,100

Reasonable for new circuits, under-cabinet lighting, and code updates.

Flooring (LVP, 240 sq ft)In range
Quoted: $3,890Local range: $3,400 – $4,200

Material and install both sit inside the typical Austin range.

Tile Backsplash (30 sq ft)In range
Quoted: $2,400Local range: $1,900 – $2,600

Fair for standard ceramic tile with basic pattern work.

Project Management Fee+186%
Quoted: $3,200Local range: $800 – $1,200

The most inflated item on this quote. PM fees are legitimate, but this is far above what Austin contractors typically charge on a job this size.

What the quote doesn't say

  • The quote doesn’t mention a permit for the plumbing relocation — Austin requires one. Who pulls it, and is the cost included?
  • No payment schedule is specified. What are the milestones, and how much is due up front?
  • Debris disposal isn’t listed as a separate item or noted as included in demo.
  • No timeline or completion date is stated anywhere in the quote.

Questions to ask your contractor

High

Can you walk me through what’s included in the $3,500 demo line? Local rates for this scope typically run $1,800–$2,400.

High

The project management fee is $3,200 — can you break down what that covers?

Medium

Does the cabinet installation price include hardware, or is that billed separately?

Medium

Who pulls the plumbing permit, and is that cost included in the quote?

Ready-to-send message

"Hi Mike — thanks for the detailed quote. Before we move forward I had a couple of questions. The demo line came in at $3,500, and from what I'm seeing, similar scope in our area typically runs $1,800–$2,400 — can you help me understand the difference? I'd also love a quick breakdown of what the $3,200 project management fee covers. The rest of the quote looks fair to me and we're excited to get started once we've sorted these out."

Firm on the numbers, friendly in tone — written so a good contractor responds well to it.

This sample shows the exact format of a real report. Estimates are grounded in local labor and material cost data by ZIP code — they're a reality check, not a guarantee of any price.

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