I'm dealing with a water leak in my garage, which requires tearing down and replacing the ceiling, plus replacing a support beam. I received a quote from one contractor that came in around $12-14k, but there were a lot of vague elements labeled "TBD". When I look at the breakdown, $6k is for removing a ceiling area that's smaller than a bathroom—only about 75 square feet—and there are just a few plaster boards to take out, no insulation. I'm wondering if this quote is way off base or if I'm underestimating the cost of this type of work? I do have another contractor coming to give me a quote next week too.
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It sounds like you definitely need to get a few more quotes to see if that price is really high. Labor costs can really vary, and I've seen neighbors get charged upwards of 50-60k for a deck! So, it’s hard to tell without more comparisons. Don't hesitate to collect more data before you decide anything.
Just a heads up, if you're getting quotes from contractors who usually do new builds, they might charge more, like double! They often have a preference for bigger projects and can sometimes inflate the costs for smaller jobs. So, it's good to look around!
Definitely, get more quotes! If I were you, I'd also consider trying to take the ceiling down myself to save some cash, then just hire someone to tackle the beam and drywalling. That way, you'd have a clearer idea of what the actual work involves and maybe save some dough.