Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice. My wife and I are planning to add a linen closet into an existing closet (check out the layout in the link). This project includes installing a door, building a wall, adding a couple of outlets, a ceiling light, drywalling, and flooring. We received a quote of $12,000 from the contractor who did our kitchen. Is this quote way out of line, or do you think it might be reasonable? We're in no rush, aiming to complete the work before the year's end, and we're based in a large city in the Upper Midwest.
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Yikes, $12,000 seems way too steep. In my area, I’d expect to pay around $3,000 to $5,000 for this kind of job. Definitely worth checking with a few more contractors to see if anyone else offers a better deal.
Honestly, that quote might not be what you think. This kind of project involves various trades like framing, electrical, and drywall, which can add up quickly. A general contractor usually brings in different subcontractors to handle each part, so that cost makes a bit of sense. However, if you find someone who's skilled and can tackle most of it themselves, you could probably save a lot.
Exactly! A highly-skilled handyman could handle this for less, but definitely get a licensed electrician for the outlets.
In my experience, that quote is on the high end but not outrageous, considering all the work involved like demo, framing, and electrical. Just keep in mind, getting the right contractor can make all the difference. It might be worth it to get a few more quotes to compare.
For sure! Getting more estimates will help you gauge the market. Some might even do it for half the price, but be careful with quality.
Exactly! I wouldn't pay that without exploring other options first. You could likely get the same quality for a much lower cost.