How do you know if you’re paying too much for kitchen remodeling labor?
denmark108 asked:
Is there a formula for figuring this out? We know exactly how much our materials will cost (appliances, tile, cabinets, etc.) but have no idea what to expect when they give us an estimate for labor. Any help would be appreciated!
Max
Is there a formula for figuring this out? We know exactly how much our materials will cost (appliances, tile, cabinets, etc.) but have no idea what to expect when they give us an estimate for labor. Any help would be appreciated!
Max
September 1st, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Best thing to do is call around and get other quotes as far as labor goes….if they are all pretty much the same then you know you are not getting ripped off.
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:04 am
My father-in-law always advises us to get at least 3 quotes before picking someone to do any job. For a job as important and expensive as a kitchen reno, I would also find a tradesman with a very good reference. We are big fans of Holmes on Homes and from watching the show it’s shocking how shoddy some tradesmen (or hacks) are!!
September 4th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Do your home work,,find 3 or so licensed companies to give you an estament on the price,,and talk to other people…If it feels like something you want to pay for ,,go for it..See if this link will help…
September 6th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Definitely get other bids. However, you do want to be comfortable with the contractor you let into your home, and to be around your family. Sometimes, the lowest price isn’t the way to go, and it’s worth paying a little more for the comfort factor of feeling like he will do a good job. It’s impossible to say what the labor should be, since there are TONS of factors in remodeling a kitchen. When you get another bid, make sure – AND THIS IS IMPORTANT – that you are pricing out EXACTLY the same items with all contractors! This means the same appliances, same sink, same faucet, same tile, same countertop – everything. Make sure each contractor includes the same items – demo, new sheetrock, electrical work (be specific about what you are adding), plumbing, etc. If you don’t compare apples to apples, the additional bids you get will be completely irrelevent.
September 9th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
If the kitchen cost say £10,000 the fitting should cost no more that £2,800 ,but thats here in the North West.