If you ask a contractor "How much will my bathroom cost?", and they say "$20,000" without asking 50 follow-up questions, they are lying to you.
The Bell Curve of Cost
Construction isn't like buying a car. It's like surgery. We know the procedure, but we don't know exactly what we'll find until we open the walls.
Every project has a variability curve:
- The Happy Path (Low End): No mold behind the tile. Standard finishes. Easy plumbing access.
- The Reality (High End): Framing repairs needed. Moving a drain. High-end fixtures.
How We Calculate It
ModuBlox uses a component-based engine. We build your project virtually, piece by piece.
- Low Range: Standard Grade materials, competitive labor rates, minimal complexity.
- High Range: Premium Grade materials, established contractor rates, high complexity buffers.
A "Truthful Range" empowers you to budget for reality, not for a sales brochure.
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