Kitchen remodeling quote too good to be true?

Recently we're going through the process of remodeling our kitchen and have been having different companies visit and give us quotes. Today a company called "Direct Remodeling" based in New Jersey gave us a quote that's too good to be true and I was wondering if anyone has any information about them because all my internet searches on all the popular review sites turned up zilch.





For the same price that 3 other companies quoted me, the sales rep from Direct Remodeling told me they were willing to go further by giving us new tile flooring completely knock down a wall to turn into a half wall and fix any and all plumbing/electrical challenges this would cause with no extra cost.





They said the way they price things is by 'project pricing' as in its locked from the start no matter if extra costs come up later such a needing to reroute an unseen water pipe or moving cabinetry to new spots.





On top of all that I would get a 20-25% discount on PC Richardson appliances with their special 'contractor' discount.





Are these guys for real? Or am I just looking to get knifed for the 40% downpay they are asking for?|||Well, a GENERAL rule of thumb when getting 4 or more bids is to automatically throw out the high and low bid. For all they are promising, I'd be skeptical as hell. Never give more than 25% down, and schedule draws at appropriate times during the project. It could be legit, but I've learned, especially with home improvement projects, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Good luck.|||If something sounds too good to be true is usually is. You didn't give any prices, but I would be highly skeptical. It sounds like they will do a half *** job that you will end up being unhappy with.





Get the recommendation of someone you know for a good contractor. Word of mouth is the best recommendation.





edit: In most places a 40% down payment is illegal. Good faith on your part should be 10% and the balance paid incrementally according to work progress, and a minimum of 10% due on completion of the job to your satisfaction.. This place really sounds like a scam. I don't think you will end up happy with the job done.





They will be happy with the 40% and screw you for the rest.|||Sounds like a scam. They cash your check and you never see them again. 40% is an outrageous amount for a down payment. I, personally, would advance them nothing.