I'm building a new house and received an estimate from my builder for installing vertical shiplap on one wall measuring 18 x 12 feet. They quoted me $6400 for the job, and I'm wondering if this is the standard price for this kind of work?
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You might want to get another estimate. Generally speaking, for 216 sqft, this breaks down to about $30 per sqft, which is on the high side. Prices can vary significantly depending on where you live. I’ve heard that in major cities on the West Coast, this might be typical. Keep in mind that estimates can vary from quotes; what they estimate can sometimes end up being more due to hidden costs, so compare carefully!
That quote sounds really high! I’m planning to do a similar shiplap wall in my living room, and I expect to keep my costs under $1,000. I know it’s a new build, but be careful, as some builders might take advantage of that.
I crunched some numbers for you: If you’re using 7-inch white fiber shiplap boards, they go for about $15 each, and you’d likely need around 31 boards. Adding a few extras for mistakes brings materials to around $600 total. My wife and I installed an 12x8 wall together with minimal experience, and we wrapped it all up in one afternoon for under $700. Unless you’re getting real wood shiplap, $6k seems like pure highway robbery!
It sounds like they might be pricing you for exterior work! For interior, that price is definitely over the top.
I agree! I’ve never found a contractor who didn't stick to their estimate, but I always double-check multiple quotes.