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Posted by EXT on May 19, 2007, 8:50 pm
>
>>
>> MiamiCuse wrote:
>>> I need to install T1-11 boards as ceiling in a porch area. I have about
>>> 800
>>> SF of porch space and I was quoted a price of $6500 to install it (labor
>>> +
>>> material). The labor involves cutting the 4x8 sheets to the porch
>>> dimension, in some areas I have overhead hi-hats so those need to be
>>> cut.
>>> For the most part it is pretty straight and uncomplicated. It does NOT
>>> include the cost of painting the boards. The materials will be the
>>> boards
>>> themselves which sells for about $22.00 per sheet in local lumber yards,
>>> staple guns and nails. Now this works out to be $8/SF. This is more
>>> expensive than laying tiles!
>>>
>>> I asked the guy and he said hanging stuff upside down (the porch is 7
>>> feet
>>> from the floor reachable by hand without being on a ladder) is very
>>> difficult and that is why its so expensive.
>>>
>>> Anyone knows what the on going rate should be?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>
>>> MC
>>
>> You already know the rough cost of materials, so ask the contractor
>> how long the job will take. If, for example he says 3 days, call that
>> 24 work hours times two for an installer and helper, or 48 hours
>> labor, so round that off to 50 hours to allow cleanup time. With
>> material at about $600. that leaves $5900 in labor cost, so the two
>> guys are making $118 per hour. This is two to three times what most
>> tradesmen will ask for. If the $5900 is near correct, then an
>> installer and helper at $45 per hour would take 130 some hours or more
>> than three weeks.
>> Seems to me things aren't quite right there. Might be a good idea to
>> get some other quotes and references while you're at it. Good luck.
>>
>> Joe
>>
>
> That's a good way to figure it. Thanks!
>
> MC
Also keep in mind that a high quote is the contractor's way of saying "I
don't want to do the job, get someone else!" Get more quotes.
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