I received a quote for $3600 from a well-reviewed flooring installer in North Carolina to tile my kitchen, which is 100 square feet. I already have all the materials like tile, thinset, grout, and backer board because I'm using porcelain tile. The quote also includes removing the existing vinyl floors. I'm just trying to figure out if this price is in line with current market rates or if I'm overpaying. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
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That price is pretty high, especially since you have all the supplies ready. In my experience, they might be charging that much because they prefer larger jobs. It's common for contractors to price smaller jobs higher per square foot because they usually want to focus on bigger projects. You might want to gather a few more quotes to compare firsthand.
In my area, a tile installation for a job this small typically runs lower than that—around $10 per square foot, so you might be right in thinking it's costly. Maybe ask if you can handle the demo yourself to save some labor costs. It's a simple job and could cut down on the total price significantly.
So, I've dealt with a similar situation where I was quoted around 4k for my kitchen floor that was also about 100 sq ft. I opted to do it myself and saved a ton of money, but it took way longer than I anticipated. The contractor's quote might be reflective of their experience, the complexity of the job, and disposal fees for the old materials. It wouldn’t hurt to get detailed quotes and see what’s included in the service.
Definitely! I think it's good to know upfront what the costs are for disposal and prep work since that can add to the overall expense.
Yeah, that makes sense! I'm planning to do more projects in the future, so I’ll keep an eye on overall costs.