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Should I get multiple quotes before hiring a contractor?

Short answer

For larger projects (over ~$10,000), yes — comparing two or three quotes is standard practice. For a single grab bar or stair-railing replacement, one quote from a vetted CAPS-certified pro is usually sufficient. If you want a second quote, ask us — we will route a second match.

More detail

For small projects — a single grab bar install, a stair-railing replacement, a single pathway-lighting addition — the cost of getting multiple quotes (time, scheduling, repeated assessments) usually exceeds the price variance between qualified contractors. One quote from a CAPS-certified pro is generally sufficient.

For larger projects — accessible bathroom remodels, whole-home retrofits, stair lifts in complex installs — comparing two or three quotes is standard. The variance comes from finish-level choices, structural assumptions, sub-contractor pricing, and warranty terms. Two written quotes side by side surface those differences.

If you want a second quote and have already been matched, tell us — we will route to a second CAPS-certified pro in your area. The second match also costs you nothing. We do not double-book on this; the two contractors do not compete in real time, and you can decline either or both without explanation.

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