Cheaper Renovation Bids Can Cost More When Projects Run Late
NEW YORK – November 04, 2026 -- A lower contractor quote can end up costing a homeowner more if the renovation takes months longer to finish, according to Chapter Renovation, a design-build firm that says its completed full-scope luxury renovations average 38 weeks.
Chapter's 38-week average is set against a 77-week industry figure
The company compares its 38-week average with an approximate 77-week industry average. It says it identified that figure through its analysis of publicly available research and market data. Chapter adds that results may vary, and that timelines depend on scope, approvals, material selections, and client changes.
A calculator turns months of delay into dollars
Chapter's Cost of Delay Calculator lets homeowners adjust their monthly carrying costs and the number of extra months beyond a 38-week plan. The tool then shows how delays could cancel out an initially lower price.