Look, we’ve all been there. You’re staring at renovation quotes, and that super low estimate is practically winking at you. It’s tempting, right? But after 15 years in the construction business at MG Constructions, I’ve watched this story play out hundreds of times, and it rarely ends well.
Those suspiciously low quotes? There's always a catch.
That contractor who came in 30% below everyone else? They’re either cutting corners or they missed something big. I recently had a client call me in a panic after their “bargain” kitchen renovation turned into a nightmare. Their original contractor had quoted them $15K under the competition. Halfway through the job, surprise! Suddenly there were “unexpected” plumbing issues that would cost another $8K. By the time they fired him and called us to fix the mess, they’d blown past their budget by thousands and were living with a half-finished kitchen for months.
The painful truth? Most rookie contractors don’t know how to properly estimate jobs. They miss crucial details about materials, labor hours, or permit requirements. Some deliberately underbid just to get their foot in the door, planning to hit you with extras later.
When "two weeks" turns into two months
Time is money, especially when you’re living through a renovation. One of the biggest red flags with cheap contractors is their inability to stick to a timeline. They’re typically juggling too many projects, trying to stay afloat financially because they’re not charging enough for each job.
One of our commercial clients learned this lesson the hard way. They hired a budget contractor for their restaurant renovation, expecting to reopen in six weeks. Three months later, they were still closed, hemorrhaging money every day they couldn’t serve customers. The contractor kept promising “just another week” – a promise they’d been hearing for months.
At MG, we’re almost obsessive about our pre-project planning. We factor in everything from material delivery times to inspection schedules. When we tell you four weeks, we mean four weeks – not “hopefully someday if everything goes perfectly.”
You get what you pay for (and sometimes much less)
I’ll never forget walking into a home where the owner had hired the cheapest contractor they could find for their basement finishing. The walls were already showing moisture issues, the electrical work was dangerously out of code, and the flooring was buckling. They saved about ₹30,000 on the initial job but ended up spending over ₹1,20,000 to fix everything properly.
These cut-rate contractors often use the cheapest materials they can find. They might hire unlicensed workers who lack proper training. They’ll skip important steps that aren’t immediately visible. And when problems inevitably surface months later? Good luck getting them to return your calls.
Why we do things differently at MG Constructions
I started this company after seeing too many homeowners and businesses get burned. We’re not the cheapest option out there, and I’m completely upfront about that. What we offer instead is peace of mind.
Our quotes break down exactly what you’re paying for:
- Materials (with specific brands and grades listed)
- Labor costs (by skilled tradespeople we’ve worked with for years)
- Permit fees and inspection costs
- A realistic timeline with buffer room for unexpected issues
We also keep open lines of communication throughout the project. No disappearing acts, no ignored calls, no surprise bills.
The bottom line: cheap work isn't good, and good work isn't cheap
I get it. Construction projects are expensive, and it’s natural to look for savings. But I’ve seen too many people learn the hard way that cutting corners on your contractor is like skimping on surgery – the results can be painful and expensive to fix.
If you’re planning a project, I’d be happy to walk you through our approach. We might not be the lowest bid, but we’ll be the ones who do the job right the first time, finish when we say we will, and stand behind our work for years to come.
Ready to get started? Give us a call at MG Constructions. Let’s build something that won’t keep you up at night.