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Listen to Milt. We do the same if its a new client that we do not know much about. First we get them a rough number for the entire project. We make sure they understand that it is a number for discussion only. If they are within budget and are interested in having us do the work, then we schedule another meeting and discuss scheduling, payment and answer questions. For us, usually work do not take place after about 5-8 meetings. I need to make sure they know, or expect, exactly what they are paying for. It also depends on the size of the projects. Talk to them, make your list of things you like such as clean up and ask to meet all of the subs. My clients meet all of our sub contractors before they step foot on their properties. They know who's coming or going. One last thing, make sure you see something Guaranteed Maximum Price or something similar to this: In the event the Contractor shall produce the work in excess of the Guaranteed Maximum Price, the Contractor shall pay 100% of the excess out of his own funds.
Jeff
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