Should I expect the price to be higher than the budget when the job is finished?

No, unless you decide you want extra work done. When I give you a budget, I will let you know of any work that your kitchen, bathroom or home require that you were not aware of. For example, if you live in a condo, you may have to install a sound-barrier under the floor. I will explain everything from the start, and then you will decide what you want to go with. I cover all the aspects of a job from the start, and explain why you need to have something done a certain way. I want you to feel comfortable with the whole process from day one.