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YIKES!

DocDoc Member Posts: 13,898 ✭✭✭
edited September 2018 in General Discussion
Got an estimate to tile two showers and most of the flooring in my house. $37,000. Wow. Seems like a lot.
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  • DocDoc Member Posts: 13,898 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Russia warns Israel against hitting Iran, hmmmm maybe some truth to this trying to wipe Isreal off the map prophecies? That crap could start a big one over oil resources to fight the war! Maybe we need more people over in the middle east to protect it? Far fetched but imagine Israel hits Iran, Russia jumps in on Israel, we have to help them (I don't quite know why) and so then we go for the big one, China and India sit back and watch or India hits Pakistan, and China takes over the world! WAKE UP MOG!
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  • DocDoc Member Posts: 13,898 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=56897837#PIC

    You can tell from their firearm design that the russians are sado-masochists.
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  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The only reason that seems like a lot is because it is a lot. [:0]
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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  • Tech141Tech141 Member Posts: 3,787 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does sound a tad lofty. BUT - it depends on the square footage to be laid/tiled, and the material quality/cost. Then you have labor charges.....

    I had a 'remodeling' company give me an estimate on a bathroom (7 x 12) remodel - $26,000, and two weeks work time.

    Told them to GTFO and did it myself in 3 weeks for $4000.

    If you want someone else to do the work - you are gonna PAY.
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  • likemhotlikemhot Member Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just labor in our neck of the woods is around $26/hr so times 40hrs is $1040 times two guys is roughly $2100 add a dumpster for removal etc permits then fixtures and they are expensive still kinda expensive
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  • DocDoc Member Posts: 13,898 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Painter said $7,500 to paint interior. So nearly $45,000 to paint, replace floors and tile two showers.
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  • gearheaddadgearheaddad Member Posts: 15,091 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well........How big are the showers? Quality? type of tile?
    I've seen some showers where that kind of money would be a Huge bargain. And Then Some![;)]
    It cost $100,000.00 to build any house, any where, any time......... What? Huh?
    I don't think so.
    Details my friend.....Details. They are important.
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  • dreherdreher Member Posts: 8,891 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just how big is your house?? Our house is 1,600 SF. When we moved in 15 years ago my wife and I painted the entire house, triple coated no less, plus trim in less than 3 days for the cost of the paint and rollers. Already had everything else we needed.
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  • mnrivrat48mnrivrat48 Member Posts: 1,707 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My Youngest daughter is in the process of buying a 2 bedroom house for $45K . You must be rolling pretty large for a dwelling.
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  • Irish 8802Irish 8802 Member Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I thought you just (in the last 2-3years)bought a newish or new house??
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,240 ******
    edited November -1
    [:0][:0][:0][:0][:0],,,,
    Out of the question. If you couldn't afford $4.00 a round .22 ammo,,,,[;)][;)]

    Get a couple estimates. But yeah,home upgrades are pricey.
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  • remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How many square foot a floor, how many square foot of wall. What kind of tile are you going to use....

    This Thread is kind of like saying I went out to buy a new car, and they quoted me $2,000,000.00 for one. Now the question is was that one that they quoted you on, a 1992 Accord, or was it a 1971 Barracuda convertible...

    The devil is in the details...
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  • chiefrchiefr Member Posts: 14,115 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    DIY
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  • DocDoc Member Posts: 13,898 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am not really up to DIY. 14' ceilings and I'm too old and fat to be on ladders. Pretty big house at 3,250 square feet. House is only 10 years old but we hate the color and the flooring.

    Tile estimate was based on middle of the road tile cost as we haven't even looked yet. Both showers are standard bathtub footprint. One has tub one does not. It was $7,000+ for the stand alone shower, $5,000+ for the tubbed shower, and $24,000+ for the floor tile.

    Yes, another contractor coming Monday for estimate and got a card from the crew painting the house next door. Best deal may be from a handyman type.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,240 ******
    edited November -1
    Good size house indeed. I'd shy away from a handyman on this. One screw up on tile work sticks out like a sore thumb. Stay with a pro and a warranty on his work.
    Look at photo's of jobs your bidders have done.
    Maybe do one section at a time. I'd get all painting done first. That will keep ladders,scaffolding,and paint off your new floors.
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  • jerrywh818jerrywh818 Member Posts: 2,573 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What the heck Doc, You can't take it with you.
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,524 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Had the chance to do all that fancy stuff of tile in our home when we built it. Decided on Green board drywall, fiberglass showers and a nice Jet tub. Looks like I saved a ton of money and upkeep if the tiles break or cleaning the grout all the time. My advice, rip out the old tile , fiberglass the showers and the Mrs. will love you for the ease of cleaning it. Installers from box stores can do the easy installs.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good advice from Montanajoe. I talked with Noah about a tile job I am about to start and he was a big help in pricing and finding the right tile guy. We start Tuesday.
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  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,565 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Look at his estimate and see if he included , two round trip tickets to Australia, all expenses paid!!!![:0][B)]
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