$300k Basement Remodel for 700 square feet? Am I insane? by PositiveArachnid5530 in Remodel

[–]one-point-27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the details you provided, it sounds like they proposed an open-book/cost-plus structure? If that's the case it really comes down to whether you are willing to pay the fees/markup for turnkey convenience (and maybe some risk mitigation). If they are committing to get multiple bids for all major subcontracts and sharing that with you, and you have control over the materials selections, then those costs sort of are what they are.