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 in response to Bathroom Quote

id beat those prices... email alrosariojr@aol.com with info & specs...

Posted by: alrosariojr at October 26, 2009 10:41 AM in response to Bathroom Quote

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 in response to Bathroom Quote

That is just about right for bathroom labor by a licensed and insured contractor.

Posted by: setancre at October 26, 2009 10:56 AM in response to Bathroom Quote

I say overpriced. Should be about 7K-8K.

Posted by: Kensingtonian at October 26, 2009 11:41 AM in response to Bathroom Quote

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 in response to Bathroom Quote

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 in response to Bathroom Quote

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 in response to Bathroom Quote

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 in response to Bathroom Quote

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 in response to Bathroom Quote