How we price residential projects

Nothing here is new, but it is easy to forget when you are in a hurry. Good materials and clear communication make the rest much easier.
The short answer is that it depends, but the reasons are worth going through. In practice, the details matter more than the overall plan. The first step is always to look at what already exists. This came up several times this year, so it seemed worth writing down.

It is easy to underestimate how much time preparation saves later. The result is not perfect, but it has worked well for over a year.
Nothing here is new, but it is easy to forget when you are in a hurry. The result is not perfect, but it has worked well for over a year.