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October 26, 2009
Bathroom Quote
I realized I forgot some key information in the post below:
We got a quote for a bathroom renovation, and I'd like to hear opinions-- expensive, cheap, just right?
Quote: $11,000
Bathroom: 4' x 8'
Job:
- Demo and remove existing walls, ceiling, flooring, vanity, tub & toilet
- Intall new walls, ceiling, sub floor, tiling, bath, vanity, mirror and toilet
- Move shower head approx 7 feet
- Finish walls with 1 coat primer, 2 coats paint
- Contractor says no permits needed
- We will buy and supply all appliances, grout, tile, etc.-- so this quote is just for labor
Thoughts?
Comments
Sounds cheap. Are you supplying the materilas or does the $11k include them???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 26, 2009 9:48 AM
We're supplying the materials.
Posted by: 12345 at October 26, 2009 9:58 AM
Sounds fine for a "normal" job, it's in line with my costs.
Posted by: cmu at October 26, 2009 10:03 AM
well, what do I know but to me that sounds a couple of Ks high. Do you only have one quote?
Posted by: slopenick at October 26, 2009 10:07 AM
This price sounds expensive just for labor. I would do the job for 7K if the job is located in the NYC area. I would also include removing any waste from the demolition. Call me if you would like me to come over to review the project.
Julio B.
718-781-9904
Posted by: juliorenovation at October 26, 2009 10:17 AM
id beat those prices... email alrosariojr@aol.com with info & specs...
Posted by: alrosariojr at October 26, 2009 10:41 AM
That's about exactly what I was quoted before for a similar bathroom renovation from a mid-level contractor and less than what a top contractor quoted me.
Posted by: traditionalmod at October 26, 2009 10:53 AM
That is just about right for bathroom labor by a licensed and insured contractor.
Posted by: setancre at October 26, 2009 10:56 AM
I say overpriced. Should be about 7K-8K.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 26, 2009 11:41 AM
Filing:
If you are doing anything other than replacing the existing plumbing fixtures in kind on the existing plumbing roughing the job should be filed. Often, the work that you are describing is filed by the GC's licensed plumber as an Alteration and Repair Application.
Pricing:
One strategy is to have the contractor break his bid down by trade, for example: demolition, carpentry, waterproofing (you need some)plumbing, tile/stone, electrical, glazing, genral conditions, profit and overhead. Also, have the contractor include a time frame for his work.
Ed Kopel Architects, PC
Posted by: edkopel at October 26, 2009 12:56 PM
Sound expensive to me, unless you are having it tiled floor to ceiling in really hard to install tiles.
Posted by: brooklynstyle at October 26, 2009 1:26 PM
It is hard to armchair quotes like this, but it sounds within bounds of a reasonable cost. Of course you could find cheaper, and certainly more expensive, too. But I would recommend not letting price be your sole guide when choosing a contractor, or any sub. Quality, reliability, honesty, and follow-through-itiveness (er, yeah, don't look that one up in the dictionary), and good communication skills are just as important.
ThinkC
www.think-construction.com
Posted by: ThinkC at October 26, 2009 6:46 PM
Sounds good to me. Are they licensed and insured? I believe they are correct about no permits needed, since you're not moving any waste lines. You can double check on the dob web site. I'd be sure to see some examples of their work before hiring them, and personally I'd be most worried about their tile installation skills, since I see a lot of sloppy jobs in NYC. Also, are they putting in water-resistent wonder board and all that. If the place is old, you might find problems such as rotted out floorboards and old pipes that fail back to the stack.
Posted by: mopar at October 26, 2009 11:53 PM
Sounds a smidge high, but if you are comfortable with the contractor and know for sure they are insured and bonded, and you've got a reference or two, it's hardly out of line. We paid about 8k for a similarly sized bathroom, but the walls were salvageable.
Posted by: Bolder at October 27, 2009 11:06 PM
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