Plumbing + Electric + Roof
1.) How can I get to the FORUM HISTORY? 2.) How much is nowadays the total plumbing ( repiping + new drains ) of a typical 4-floor brownstone ( 3200SQF) 3.) How much is the new electric of a 800 SQF unit? 4.) How much is a new roof/SQF typically? Thanks everybody.
1.) How can I get to the FORUM HISTORY?
2.) How much is nowadays the total plumbing ( repiping + new drains ) of a typical 4-floor brownstone ( 3200SQF)
3.) How much is the new electric of a 800 SQF unit?
4.) How much is a new roof/SQF typically?
Thanks everybody.
M4L: A little more—we approached our roofwork with the hope of repairs and not tear-off. It quickly became apparent that the existing roof already had FIVE layers. At this point, I am not of the opinion that a new layer alone will solve most problems with leaks. The total load is also a concern. I am not sure that citation below is current, and do not have time to look for NYC code:
Section R907.3 of the NY State Residential Code—New roof coverings shall NOT be installed without first removing existing roof coverings where any of the following conditions occur: 1) Where the existing roof or roof covering is water-soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing. 2) Where the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos cement tile. 3) Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering.
Mopar: I try to supply useful information. When the information is too extensive
or complicated to distill, I try to provide links. No matter how helpful this forum, I’ve learned from experience how important it is for an owner to research and understand the work involved in their repair and renovation as the basis for evaluating bids, rather than just collecting data/recommendations from others.
I’d hate to post a query and wind up considering or incorporating “data” that’s been ballparked out of thin air. That’s how your first post communicates to me.
M4L: Had two roofs torn off and replaced as part of a job with a significantly larger scope, including DOB and LPC permits. Job total: $70,000 range. Roof total closer to your second number. Are our roof sizes/conditions similar?…who knows? Suggest you use two different contractors for exterior and interior repairs.
Vinca,
love to hear some estimates of similar renov as in the OP’s post. I’ve been getting some wide ranging quotes from contractors I bring along to see some fixer ppties. As an example, brownstone roof:
– $5k if simply laying another layer onto existing roof
– 25k+ if removing existing layers of roofing then lay new roof plus corresponding ceiling repairs in top flr that might’ve gotten some leaky roof repairs
Vinca, I’ve always enjoyed your posts and found them very helpful. I’m not sure why you’re upset at me. I’m sorry if I said something offensive. I think you might be reading something into my posts that wasn’t intended.
Mopar, thanks for confirming: you don’t own or manage a building, you’ve never owned or managed a building, and you’ve never actually done the work you’re ballparking. Anyone who’s had this work done knows there’s no such thing as “typical.” Would love to hear how much you’ve paid for work you’ve actually undertaken. And sorry, but as someone who sneers at 17′ houses, calls roof replacements cheap, and is unphased by the difference between $3,000 and $5,000, you’re hardly qualified to play the righteous frugal-reality card.
Vinca, I used to own a coop and we are closing on a house next week. I have had electrical and plumbing work done. I have not replaced a roof.
Maybe it $5,000 per floor for the electrical? I can’t remember.
I believe the OP is just looking for a general, ballpark idea. If you paid more, I am sure he would love to hear about it.
Just type in the topic at the top right side of the forum page & then click search – I’ve found everything there. You can use a relevant word or a category.
Just curious, mopar. Do you even own or manage a building, or had any one of these repairs made to a building you owned or managed? (I’m not talking what you’ve heard or read, I’m talking actual completed repairs to actual buildings anywhere in Brooklyn.) Brownstone roofs cheap? For exactly what scope of work? Do you just throw this stuff out and wait to see what sticks?
get a contractor to look at the job..you an idiot to believe that you can get even a ballpark quote this way