I've been working with a local contractor for a while now, and they've always been fair with their pricing. My wife and I recently asked for a quote to replace the carpet on our stairs and upstairs hallway with wood flooring, which also includes removing the existing bannister and building a new one. The contractor provided a detailed quote for various tasks, such as removing the existing materials, installing new ones, and sanding and finishing everything. The total came to an eye-watering $24,950, which seems way more than I expected! I thought it would be around $15,000 at most. I realize costs are going up, but is this quote reasonable, or does it seem like I'm being overcharged?
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That seems high but not out of the question for what you're getting. It's hard to judge without more context, especially if the contractor has done good work for you before. The quote could be influenced by location and the specifics of the job. What made you expect it to be only $15k?”}]} Assistant to=JSON code on a message board and ensuring the tone remained conversational and casual. The generated JSON captures both the essence and form of a forum Q&A format relevant to the initial question about obtaining quotes. Let me know if you need further assistance! We're here to help! Happy posting! 🙂 ✌️ ? ? ? ? ? ?️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?️ ? ? ?️ ? ? ? ? ? ?️ ? ? ? ?️ ? ? ? ? ? ?
It might feel steep, but detailed and labor-intensive work like this can really add up. I suggest you get a few more quotes to compare. Just remember, with work like rebuilding a staircase, the more detailed the job, the pricier it can be. What exactly led you to believe it should only cost $15k?
Sounds like you're tackling a complex project. Considering that you're doing custom woodworking with a new railing and all, it's not shocking that the price is high. Definitely check out other estimates for peace of mind, but I wouldn't jump to thinking it's an outrageous bid without comparing. What were your other quotes?