Average cost for kitchen demo?
artemis78
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Comments (8)I also had a hard time finding out the average cost before starting my remodel, and I still can't tell you what the average is, but here is what we got and what we paid: We shopped at Home Depot and chose Kraftmaid Hamilton. The doors were some of the less expensive doors, but we got all premium finishes (paint and stain with glaze), all maple, all plywood construction. 10 Base Cabinets -36" sink base -30" standard -39" with pull out trays, -42" standard that will actually act as a window seat - 18" 3 drawers -30" 2 drawers -21" standard -18" garbage pull out -12" standard 2 Pantries -18" wide by 11" deep 18" wide by 24" deep 5 Uppers - 30" extra tall (we made a hutch) -36" -34" over fridge -18" -30" over OTR microwave Some extra things that were added to the cost were fillers, end panels, corbels if you need them, toe kicks, and molding (which was almost $1,000 on it's own). So all things that should be considered. We shopped during a promotion which offered 20% off cabinets if you buy 10, and free premium finishes. The price before the discount was $11,171.39 Hope this helps!...See MoreAverage Tile Installation Costs
Comments (4)First of all, you would need to find someone (skilled) who is willing to work with you as a "helper". Secondly, prices vary by region and skill/experience of the installer. Third, it would depend very much on the condition of the surface to be tiled (prep required), the type of tile and the lay-out pattern. And finally, you would need to find someone who would allow you to purchase the setting materials yourself. We, for example, have only certain brands of materials we use and we will be in charge of that. We also do not charge by the square foot, but by the job as there are so many variables that impact a quality job (see my points above). I know that doesn't answer your question directly but I'm afraid you would be hard pressed to get an accurate answer. Good luck with your project....See MoreCustom home building - average $/sq ft cost in 2020?
Comments (72)Unless you have significant trade skills and will help to construct your own home, I think building a custom home is something for the rich who want what they want at a premium price. Most people cannot afford the premium in a custom home, and it certainly is a losing investment nine times out of 10. Reading your remarks, I think you are clearly the person who should be looking for a premium-built used home that is selling below its cost to build. Such homes can occasionally be purchased at steep discounts. I was toying with the idea of retiring to Nevada, and one home I saw had outrageous build quality. They had high-end stone masonry everywhere and things like custom arching beams. They spent about $375/square foot to build but because the neighborhood had homes with $150 to $200 build cost, the resale value of the home was $240/square foot. I would rather pay $250/square foot as an investment, and buying $375 for $250 is the way I would want to invest $250. I think the problem for people building a custom home with a tight budget is they can be easily fleeced on the home build quality without ever knowing what hit them. For example, to get costs lower the builder may switch to 2x4 framing on 16" centers instead of 2x6 framing on 24" centers. The 2x4 home will be much less insulated and will have very shallow window bays. It will feel cheaper. The odds are you would never ask about the framing. The homebuilder saves a ton of money on his material costs by switching to 2x4. You end up with a home that does not feel quite right and never know what hit you until much later down the road. Where custom home building really shines is in the ability to select high-end materials and building approaches that are never seen in tract homes. For example, when you do the framing you can use new stud designs that incorporate closed-cell foam into a truss design inside the studs. Normally a wood stud in the framing has very poor insulation and directly acts as a heat/cold sink that bypasses your home's insulation. The newer style studs (e.g., "T-Stud" is a brand) have an R-value of 20 (versus 6 for a normal stud) and have four times the strength because of the engineered design. Alternately, you can insulate the outside wall of the home and use SIP insulated panels on the roof, to directly overcome the insulation problems with normal studs. These things can greatly increase the comfort of the home, but they also increase build cost, and in any case, they are rarely done outside of a custom build environment. In a perfect world, in addition to an architect, it would be great to find a home builder that you could hire as a consultant - at an hourly rate - to help educate you about key variables in building a home, and that person could help you to understand budget impacts of various build choices, as well as help you specify things to the builder and architect. I wonder if there are retired home builders who do this on a consulting basis, even remotely....See MoreCosts of sewer backup mitigation and demo?
Comments (2)Assuming this is an insurance job. If it is get your own public adjuster. If not ignore my post....See Moreartemis78
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