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  "name": "What happens if contractors find water damage behind the bathroom walls or under the floor?",
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      "name": "What happens if contractors find water damage behind the bathroom walls or under the floor?",
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        "text": "A bathroom renovation can uncover leaking supply or drain lines, mold-like staining, deteriorated subfloor, framing damage, outdated wiring, or an improperly built shower assembly. These conditions cannot be priced accurately from the finished room alone, so a responsible plan should explain how concealed discoveries will be documented and approved. Elite Remodeling & Design can coordinate construction and design decisions when existing conditions change the scope. Key factors include: - Moisture readings and visible staining - Soft flooring or movement - Corrosion at valves and drains - Unpermitted or unusual prior work. Ask for photographs, a written description, and a revised price and schedule before concealed repairs proceed. Keep a contingency for unknown conditions rather than spending the entire budget on visible finishes.",
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        "description": "The affected area should be documented, the source of moisture identified, and the repair scope explained before it is covered. Ask for photos, a written change description, revised cost and timing, and a plan to correct the cause—not just replace damaged finishes."
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  "description": "The affected area should be documented, the source of moisture identified, and the repair scope explained before it is covered. Ask for photos, a written change"
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