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What is a "Truthful Range" and Why Do You Need One?

January 29, 20261 min read
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What is a "Truthful Range" and Why Do You Need One?

If you ask a contractor "How much will my bathroom cost?", and they say "$20,000" without asking 50 follow-up questions, they are lying to you.

The Bell Curve of Cost

Construction isn't like buying a car. It's like surgery. We know the procedure, but we don't know exactly what we'll find until we open the walls.

Every project has a variability curve:

  • The Happy Path (Low End): No mold behind the tile. Standard finishes. Easy plumbing access.
  • The Reality (High End): Framing repairs needed. Moving a drain. High-end fixtures.

How We Calculate It

ModuBlox uses a component-based engine. We build your project virtually, piece by piece.

  • Low Range: Standard Grade materials, competitive labor rates, minimal complexity.
  • High Range: Premium Grade materials, established contractor rates, high complexity buffers.

A "Truthful Range" empowers you to budget for reality, not for a sales brochure.