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Whether its a bathroom remodel or a new kitchen, its always nice to refresh your home.

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However,renovations come with a big price tag.

This represents a 33.6% increase in spending over just four years.

Amid higher home renovation costs, many consumers are facing problems with unreliable contractors.

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Here are five signs you hired a shoddy contractor, according toLevelsetand Clever Real Estate:

1.

If you suspect your contractor is charging too much, they probably are.

Its important to get many estimates from a variety of contractors before hiring them for the job.

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Otherwise, you could be out of thousands of extra dollars that you didnt have to spend.

A good contractor finds a balance between managingsmaller and larger jobsso they can keep all their customers happy.

Instead, work with a contractor who listens to your needs and respects your budget.

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Clever Real Estate explained that in 2023, 48% of homeowners spent at least $5,000 on renovations.

Meanwhile, 37% spent at least $10,000.

The trend of major spending on renovations is anticipated to continue in 2025.

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