How to Spot Padded Quotes in 2026 New Build Estimates

How to Spot Padded Quotes in 2026 New Build Estimates

I’ll never forget the time I received an estimate for my dream home addition, only to realize months later that the quoted figure was inflated by vague, padded costs that seemed to vanish into thin air. It was a lightbulb moment—those overestimations, or “padded quotes,” can sneak into any project, especially with the evolving complexities … Read more