Step 3: Build a Scope That Protects Your Budget
High-end remodel budgets get out of control for one reason: scope expands while decisions stay vague.
A protected budget includes:
- A clear scope of work (what is changing, what is staying)
- Allowances that match the level of finish you actually want
- A realistic contingency plan for unknowns (especially in older or heavily customized homes)
- A procurement plan so you’re not waiting on backordered materials mid-project
A good design‑build team will help you map “must-haves” vs “nice-to-haves” so you can invest where it matters most (layout, systems, envelope, carpentry) and simplify where it doesn’t.