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Jul 29, 2026 1 hr 12 min

"How Much Does a Remodel Really Cost? Estimates vs. 'Guesstimates'

from 🎙️ The Mazzamuto Method Hosted by Gino Mazzamuto , Mario Mazzamuto

How much does a remodel really cost — and why do three contractor bids for the same job come back thousands of dollars apart? Gino and Mario Mazzamuto sit down with Marcos Amador, Mazzamuto Construction's Director of Customer Experience, to break down the difference between a real estimate and a "guesstimate": how a 286-line-item takeoff is built, what a design fee actually buys you, why "pick the middle bid" is bad advice, and the red flags that show up before a homeowner gets burned. Plus: why online reviews can't always be trusted, what surprised Marcos most about the complexity of construction, and his story of leaving a 25-year banking career to join a three-generation building family. With three generations of experience dating back to 1960, the Mazzamuto family pulls back the curtain on construction, leadership, and life — so you can avoid costly mistakes and build with confidence.

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