What does a remodel cost with Legacy construction?

At Legacy construction we try to be as transparent as possible.

Our cost are normally Time and Material plus 20% (lower than the national average of 25-35%)

Some portions of the job are quoted by the project, these jobs are normally jobs that we know what all cost aspects are going to be, such as siding, spray foam insulation roofing etc.

• Fuel, vehicle operation, and logistics for multiple daily suppliers runs.
• Labor and time required to identify the correct products, check specifications, load materials safely, and deliver them directly to the job site.
• Quality control and accountability — ensuring every item meets our standards before it reaches the project.

Overhead: Office/admin costs, estimating/bidding time, marketing to win jobs, insurance (liability, workers’ comp, vehicle, etc.), tools/equipment, vehicles, fuel, licenses/permits, accounting/legal, and general business operations. Remodeling contractors often run 25–54% overhead as a percentage of revenue because jobs are smaller, more numerous, and more management-intensive.

Time:  At Legacy Construction, we prioritize transparency and value in every aspect of your project. Our standard 20% material handling markup covers the essential, hands-on procurement services performed by a dedicated team member—often the General Contractor or a specialized material runner—who actively manages material acquisition throughout each workday.

This proactive approach replaces reliance on standard store or supplier deliveries. Instead of waiting for materials to arrive, our team member spends a significant portion of the day (commonly 4–6 hours) traveling between suppliers to source, verify, select, and transport the precise materials needed to keep work progressing without interruption.

Project management & supervision: Coordinating subs, scheduling, site visits, client communication, change orders, and quality control.

Risk & contingency buffer: Remodels are full of unknowns (old wiring/plumbing, hidden structural issues, asbestos, permitting surprises, client-driven scope changes). The buffer helps absorb these without losing money.

Profit (net): What’s left after all expenses. Industry averages for net profit are often 5–10% (sometimes lower; top performers reach ~10–12%). Many remodelers see gross margins around 25–35%+ but net margins in the 6% range after heavy overhead.

Store or supplier deliveries often come with hidden costs and risks that can significantly impact your project:

• Timeline Protection — Standard deliveries typically require 24–48 hours (or longer) after an order is placed. On many projects, waiting for multiple deliveries can extend a 4-week job into 6–8 months. Our on-site runner eliminates these bottlenecks by securing materials as they are needed.
• Superior Quality & Accuracy — We hand-select materials to avoid common issues with delivered goods, such as bowed, broken, or substandard lumber and products. This reduces waste, rework, and frustration.
• Cost Savings — Individual store deliveries frequently carry fees of $130 or more per trip. On active days, our runner may complete 5–6 supplier runs, saving hundreds of dollars in delivery charges while accelerating progress.
• Precision & Efficiency — Right materials, right quantities, right condition, delivered at the right time. No lost days waiting for incorrect or damaged shipments.

• Higher risk and variability than new construction — hidden conditions and frequent changes are common.
• Higher overhead intensity — more time per revenue dollar on estimating, client hand-holding, design coordination, and smaller jobs that don’t spread fixed costs as efficiently.
• Warranty/service exposure — callbacks and punch lists are more common.
• Single point of responsibility — the GC manages everything so the homeowner doesn’t have to.

New construction can sometimes run on thinner percentages because jobs are larger, more standardized, and overhead spreads across bigger revenue.