The "Low-Ball" Trap: Why Your Quickest Estimate is Often Your Biggest Risk
- Will Benoit
- 17 minutes ago
- 1 min read
Most homeowners are taught to get three bids and compare the bottom line. It feels like due diligence. But in the remodeling world, a significantly lower price often masks a lack of accountability. The truth is the quickest or lowest estimate is usually the biggest risk. We’ve seen well-meaning homeowners get lured in by a lower number, only to face "change order fatigue" or, worse, a contractor who stops showing up because they didn't budget for the project's actual complexity.
Our team at Zion Home and Building doesn't play the "guessing game." Our Ownership Promise means we take full financial responsibility for the project outcome. To do that, we invest heavily in the pre-construction phase—vetting every material and every subcontractor before a hammer swings. If we encounter unforeseen structural issues, such as wanting to move a wall that happens to be load-bearing, we don’t just pass the bill to you. Instead, we collaborate, source viable solutions, and move forward in a way that honors your vision and protects your home and sanity.
When you choose a partner based on transparency rather than the lowest bid, you’re buying peace of mind. You avoid the "red flag" of the vanishing contractor and instead get a fixed-price proposal that reflects the true cost of doing things right the first time.
Comments