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2. It’s common practice to get three bids from contractors for a remodel, and to interview multiple interior designers and architects. What’s the best way to notify a home professional that you’re declining a bid? Do you even have to say anything?It’s not just considerate, but it’s also incredibly important to notify the pros who have submitted bids to you that you have chosen to go with someone else. Although it’s not fun to have to call and tell people that you aren’t going to hire them, it’s the respectful thing to do considering the time they’ve invested in assessing your project gratis. Not only does it give them a chance to find out what was unappealing about the bid — maybe it’s something they could change, or maybe it’s just helpful feedback to hear — but it’s also important because you don’t want them to hold a spot for you, thinking that this job may actually happen.

Scope of Work and Specifications While plans sometimes show the specifics of finish materials and other selections, they are usually supplemented by additional documents that specifically list materials to be used. Sometimes everything is outlined in a scope of work, or there is an additional list or spreadsheet with specifications. Sometimes the terms “scope of work” and “specifications” are used interchangeably, but one way or another, every material decision should be documented somewhere in the contract. If it’s not written down, it may not be included in the pricing, so make sure the elements you are expecting are outlined on the plans or in the scope or specifications.