Step 02 · Scope & quote
Defined inclusions before work starts.
Written inclusions, allowances, and provisional sums — so comparisons between renovators are fair and informed.
Scope and quote translate consultation findings into a written proposal you can evaluate, compare, and approve. Bruce Interior Renovation quotes itemise labour, materials, and provisional sums so Adelaide homeowners see where investment goes.
Quotes list inclusions by area: demolition, trade labour, materials with specified brands or tiers where selected, allowances for items not yet chosen, and exclusions clearly stated. Timeline assumptions and validity period appear on the cover sheet.
Provisional sums cover unknowns — latent plumbing faults, subfloor repair, asbestos removal — with rules for how they are triggered, documented, and approved. We do not treat provisionals as hidden margin; they reflect genuine uncertainty in older homes.
When finishes are not yet chosen, allowances reflect realistic Adelaide supply costs for the quality tier discussed. Upgrading beyond allowance increases price; coming in under allowance reduces it. Substitution rules are written so there is no ambiguity at invoice time.
Compare quotes fairly: Match inclusion scope, material tiers, and provisional treatment. A lower headline with vague wet-area scope often costs more later.
Questions are expected. We revise quotes when scope changes — removing a wall after engineering review, adding a skylight, or swapping benchtop material. Each revision is dated and supersedes the prior version.
Approval triggers contract signing and deposit per agreed terms. Deposit schedules construction planning — ordering long-lead joinery, locking trade sequences — and is applied against project value, not treated as separate profit.
Standard quotes issue within ten business days of consultation for typical single-room scopes. Whole-home or engineering-dependent projects may take longer; we communicate expected date at visit.
Read allowances and provisional sums carefully — they are not fine print. Ask what triggers each provisional and what evidence we provide before invoicing. Selection deadlines protect program; late stone or tile choice delays manufacture.
Once approved, work moves to renovation scheduling. Review the full process overview or submit an enquiry to begin.
Line items should align room by room. If one quote omits demolition, waterproofing, or electrical compliance, the gap will appear later as variation. We welcome comparison questions — transparency at tender protects both parties during build.
Contract states deposit, progress payments, and commencement conditions — selections locked, access confirmed, approvals obtained. We do not start demolition until pre-start checklist is complete.
Quotes expire on stated dates because material costs and trade availability move. Revising scope within validity is normal; restarting from scratch after months is not — conditions may need re-measurement.
