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Thinking about a remodel? Here’s the part most homeowners don’t want to hear: choosing the wrong general contractor in Marin can cost more than the remodel itself. Not just in dollars, but in stress, delays, and a kitchen you might secretly hate every time you make coffee. Contractors don’t often talk about it, but the traditional “design first, budget later” system is broken. By the time you’ve paid an architect thousands for glossy drawings, you find out your dream remodel is wildly over budget, timelines are anyone’s guess, and your stress level is through the roof. Sound familiar? This article uncovers the truths most general contractors in Marin don’t want you to know—and shows a smarter way forward that avoids remodeling regret altogether.

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