Allowances vs Selection Deadlines: Keep Remodel Finishes From Blowing the Schedule
· Project Planning · 1 min read
Allowances without deadlines are open-ended change-order machines. Lock selection dates with the budget.
Make it contractual
- Allowance by category (tile, lighting, appliances)
- Owner decision deadlines
- What happens if a selection is late
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an allowance?
- A budget placeholder for finishes not yet selected. Overages are usually owner-paid.
- Why do selections delay projects?
- Crews cannot rough-in or install without SKUs. Late picks cascade into change orders.
- What should the contract say?
- Allowance amounts, who buys, and calendar deadlines for each category.