re: couple of renovation questions

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When getting bids from subcontractors, is it commonplace to negotiate a lower price once a bid is given or is their bid their bid and you take the one you want?

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I always negotiate everything. All the time.

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If you did get them agree to lower price would you worry about someone half-assing it because you aren't paying as much?

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If you're worried about a contractor doing this, hire a different contractor.