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by Agathos 2745 days ago
> When I buy a new house I wouldn’t sign a contract for an unknown amount of finished rooms within the agreed upon timeframe and budget either.

You hope you don't. But halfway into construction, everyone might realize the blueprints attached to that contract don't cover some detail you really need. Then if you want that done, you'll have to pay extra. That's why change orders are so common in construction.