Factors and how they change scope
| Factor | Lower scope | Higher scope |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of smoking | A few occasions | Years of daily use |
| Ceiling height | Standard height | Double height, needs lifts or scaffolding |
| Surfaces | Sealed, smooth | Raw brick, wood, acoustic panels |
| HVAC | Separate unit | Ducts that carried smoke through the loft |
| Soft goods | Few or removable | Built-in, wall-mounted or heavy |
| Ventilation | Windows open easily | Sealed building with limited fresh air |
Why the same loft can get different proposals
Providers inspect for different things and assume different access. One may plan a lift for the ceiling while another plans a ladder, and both may be reasonable depending on the height and the finish. Ask each provider to list what it assumed and what it left out so you compare like with like.
Scope also shifts as work progresses. Opening an enclosure or removing a panel can reveal residue that was hidden. A good proposal explains how changes will be handled and documented rather than leaving surprises for later.
Reading the table
None of these factors alone sets the work. A loft with years of heavy smoking but smooth sealed surfaces may be easier than a shorter smoking history on raw brick that soaked up residue. The table is a prompt for conversation, not a formula.
Because RiNo lofts often combine tall ceilings, exposed ducts and brick, several high-scope factors commonly appear together. That is why proposals can differ widely: one provider may count the height and brick, another may not. Ask each one to name the factors it assumed.
Revisit the page after you have gathered proposals, and mark which factors each proposal addressed.
Write the factors that apply to your loft on one page and give it to each provider. Doing so keeps their answers consistent and makes the differences between proposals easier to explain.
Checklist to compare proposals
What to do with a very different proposal
- IfIt leaves out ductworkThenAsk whether ducts are excluded or an oversight.
- IfIt treats everything the sameThenAsk why brick, steel and concrete get one method.
- IfIt is much more detailedThenCheck whether the extra detail matches your loft's real conditions.
Common questions
Does scope mean the same as price?
No. Scope describes the work; any price is separate and should follow from it.
General information for RiNo, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.