# Will contractors negotiate?

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/will-contractors-negotiate/13057>\
**Category:** Trade Talk\
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**Created:** [March 5, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/will-contractors-negotiate/13057 "2025-03-05T04:12:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![HomeRenovationExpert](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/homerenovationexpert/32/88_2.png) [@HomeRenovationExpert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/HomeRenovationExpert)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/will-contractors-negotiate/13057/1 "2025-03-05T04:12:38Z")

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Will contractors be willing to negotiate on their rates and terms, or do they typically stick to their initial pricing and conditions?

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**Author:** ![ApronsAndHammers](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/apronsandhammers/32/64_2.png) [@ApronsAndHammers](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ApronsAndHammers)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 4:13am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/will-contractors-negotiate/13057/2 "2025-03-05T04:13:00Z")

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Yes, many contractors willing to negotiate, especially if you’re prepared to discuss scope and timelines. Some may offer discounts for larger projects or off-peak schedules. Always ask and be open to the terms they suggest for best results and value!

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**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/will-contractors-negotiate/13057/3 "2025-08-06T14:34:28Z")

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They may or not negotiate because there are some jobs that have a Fixed price while some doesn’t

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**Author:** ![Lexi\_Carter1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/lexi_carter1/32/2767_2.png) [@Lexi\_Carter1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Lexi_Carter1)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/will-contractors-negotiate/13057/4 "2025-08-06T16:12:50Z")

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Many contractors are open to some negotiation, especially on project scope, materials, or timelines. However, most won’t drastically lower rates, as pricing reflects labor, materials, and overhead. You’re more likely to succeed by being flexible on finishes or scheduling rather than expecting deep discounts. Always get multiple quotes for comparison.

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**Author:** ![Lexi\_Carter1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/lexi_carter1/32/2767_2.png) [@Lexi\_Carter1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Lexi_Carter1)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/will-contractors-negotiate/13057/5 "2025-08-06T16:13:59Z")

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Exactly,some jobs have fixed pricing due to clear scope and material costs, while others leave room to negotiate based on details or flexibility.