Understanding some of the terminology of professional contractors can be a huge help in facilitating your home remodeling project. It can also ensure that you have good communication with your contractor and get the finished product you want. Some examples include: a bid, which is a proposal to do a certain amount of work for a certain amount of money; a call-back, which is an informal term for a return visit by the contractor to repair or replace items; and a change order, which is a written authorization to the contractor to make changes or additions to the original contract.
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