I received a quote of $850 CAD for mudding and taping my basement living room (which is about 26x12), plus the bathroom, the area under the stairs, and the stairway and landing. I'm not really sure if this price is reasonable, so I wanted to get some opinions while I wait for other quotes to come in.
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That sounds like a pretty solid deal to me! If I was in your shoes, I’d totally go for it. I’ve done mudding myself and wouldn’t hesitate to pay that much for a pro to take care of it in a space that size.
Based on what I've seen, $850 CAD isn’t too shabby at all. Here’s a breakdown:
- You’ve got a lot of area to cover between the living room, bathroom, and stairway.
- Typical mudding and taping rates are around $1.50 to $3.00 CAD per square foot. Your quote seems to fall on the lower end!
- Just double-check that it includes things like sanding, multiple coats, and any touch-ups you might need.
Actually, a 12x26 room is about 960 square feet! At $850, that’s a steal!
Honestly, it’s tough to say just based on your quote. I’d recommend getting at least three quotes to compare prices and see what the going rate is in your area. Everyone has different prices depending on the materials and labor costs. Plus, I haven’t seen your space—so it’s hard for me to weigh in on if it’s a good quote or not.
If this bothered you so much, maybe it’s best just to keep scrolling instead of getting worked up!
I get it, but a little anger over a simple question isn't necessary. Everyone's just trying to figure things out!
Yeah, but I had ChatGPT tell me it should be between $3500-$7000, so I’m not sure how helpful that is.
Also, that room size alone would be way over $900 CAD.