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August 1, 2008
Refinishing Ironwork
Anyone have an idea on what it should cost to scrape and repaint basic stoop and fence ironwork in fornt of a brownstone, in good shape, but many years' paint?
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I just bid out my job, which had another item in it as well . My bid ranged from $6,000 - $13,000. But I did get two good bids from people I felt were reasonable and thoughtful about the process. One was Kenny of Kenny's Iron Works, the other was August from Artistic Wrought Iron. Also, you should know that because I have a lower stoop house, there was less iron work than other brownstoner. BUt, it was in worse shape. The issue is whether you need to have it removed to be restored or not. If they can do it with brushes and not remove it I think it is cheaper.
Good luck
Posted by: homey at August 1, 2008 3:15 PM
Er, JP Interiors (an advertiser on this site) did mine for $900..
Posted by: Cobblekrill at August 1, 2008 6:55 PM
I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who sticks an "r" at the end of "brownstone". Damn you, Brownstoner!
Posted by: rh at August 2, 2008 9:48 AM
If there isn't too much to do, it's not a difficult DIY job. I would even consider hiring a painter or handyman for the job. If there is layer upon layer of paint, then it may need to be sandblasted, and require someone with the knowledge and equipment.
Posted by: Iknow at August 4, 2008 10:55 AM
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