Mark-up (was Steinway parts)

[David Andersen]

On Feb 13, 2008, at 10:23 AM, David Love wrote:

> People get a detailed (and I mean detailed) estimate/proposal which  
> includes parts and labor broken out.  That way, if something needs  
> to change for some unexpected contingency—i.e., additional parts,  
> additional labor--I can add it in and it’s clear where it’s coming  
> from and that it wasn’t already included in the original estimate.   
> I do offer a protection clause for them which says that the final  
> price won’t exceed the estimate/proposal by more than 5% without  
> their written authorization.  If something comes up, I talk to them  
> about it.

That's exactly, precisely what I do; look on my website for examples  
of my restoration proposals.....I show everything we do in detail, and
state in the contract that I need their permission to change the  
number if and when we encounter hidden surprises.

David A.

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