Are these estimates ridiculous?

Categories: Doors

I just received two estimates for small jobs from a contractor that I’ve been using for a while. One of them seems like it might be OK, the other seems very high to me. I was wondering what other people thought.

The first is to replace all of the wood on the outside of a dormer window. There is more than enough roof to stand on so this does not involve any scaffolding or big ladders. The estimate was almost $1800.

The second was to put in a new door to the backyard, including a screen door and an iron security door. This is only for labor, not the cost of the three doors. However, it also includes building a frame for the door – the old opening has been gutted to the brick. The estimate is $1400.

This is from a contractor whose work I know and trust.

Are these out of whack with reality?

By | 04/15/2008 8:34 PM