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Got quoted for moving a washer/dryer set upstairs
Posted on 12/6/22 at 10:53 am
Posted on 12/6/22 at 10:53 am
Haven't had any major work done in a while, so not sure if this quote is a bit outrageous or not.
We have a full size stacked washer/dryer downstairs that we talked about moving upstairs.
Upstairs, we have a 1/4 bath adjacent to a full bath. The 1/4 bath never gets used. We never go in there, so I was thinking we could move the washer/dryer in there and turn the existing space into something else.
That 1/4 bath already has a hot and cold line/drain. It would need a 220 run and also a vent run to the outside. The room is connected to the exterior which would make running a vent pretty simple.
Also, we would replace the doors with larger, standard doors. It has smaller doors right now.
So the work is really a little interior plumbing, running a 220 line, running an exhaust vent, and replacing a interior door.
We got a quote back.
$23,000
I was a bit taken back. Sounds a bit high. Not much material to buy and the work could be done in 2-3 days.
We have a full size stacked washer/dryer downstairs that we talked about moving upstairs.
Upstairs, we have a 1/4 bath adjacent to a full bath. The 1/4 bath never gets used. We never go in there, so I was thinking we could move the washer/dryer in there and turn the existing space into something else.
That 1/4 bath already has a hot and cold line/drain. It would need a 220 run and also a vent run to the outside. The room is connected to the exterior which would make running a vent pretty simple.
Also, we would replace the doors with larger, standard doors. It has smaller doors right now.
So the work is really a little interior plumbing, running a 220 line, running an exhaust vent, and replacing a interior door.
We got a quote back.
$23,000
I was a bit taken back. Sounds a bit high. Not much material to buy and the work could be done in 2-3 days.
This post was edited on 12/6/22 at 10:57 am
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Posted on 12/6/22 at 11:18 am to ItzMe1972
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Get more quotes!
Posted on 12/6/22 at 11:28 am to CAD703X
Two companies quoted us around that number.
Posted on 12/6/22 at 11:49 am to i am dan
Damn! Let that bitch downstairs!!!
Posted on 12/6/22 at 11:50 am to i am dan
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the work could be done in 2-3 days.
A drywall patch takes at least 2 days because the drywall compound has to dry before painting. Making bigger door openings is going to involve two rooms with drywall, paint, framing, finish trim, and flooring. 23K sounds high but you're underestimating the job scope.
Posted on 12/6/22 at 11:55 am to i am dan
That’s ridiculously high. There’s more work than you think but nowhere near that amount. In my opinion.
Posted on 12/6/22 at 3:50 pm to i am dan
Wow
We are currently remodeling a master bath which involves moving the washer and dryer as we are stealing the spot where they were. Tearing down two walls, building one new one. Everything down to the studs and rebuilding. Clawfoot tub and curbless shower. Relocating all plumbing. Marble tile and counters.
About 3x the cost you were quoted, which I thought was high based on the cost of our 2019 remodel. You have made me feel better about what I am paying.
Honestly, you should be closer to $5000 than $23000.
We are currently remodeling a master bath which involves moving the washer and dryer as we are stealing the spot where they were. Tearing down two walls, building one new one. Everything down to the studs and rebuilding. Clawfoot tub and curbless shower. Relocating all plumbing. Marble tile and counters.
About 3x the cost you were quoted, which I thought was high based on the cost of our 2019 remodel. You have made me feel better about what I am paying.
Honestly, you should be closer to $5000 than $23000.
Posted on 12/6/22 at 8:41 pm to ChEgrad
We just met with our designers to do a full remodel of our kitchen. New cabinets, quartz countertops, putting in french doors, flooring, lighting, painting, new hood vent, small change to floor plan, new island, etc.
We have all new appliances already so no cost for those.
$87,400
I'd rather just move I think.
Is it just me, but are these renovation quotes I've gotten lately a bit outrageous? $90,000 seems damn high. The $23,000 quote on the project in my OP was just stupid if you ask me.
We have all new appliances already so no cost for those.
$87,400
I'd rather just move I think.
Is it just me, but are these renovation quotes I've gotten lately a bit outrageous? $90,000 seems damn high. The $23,000 quote on the project in my OP was just stupid if you ask me.
This post was edited on 12/6/22 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 12/7/22 at 12:54 am to i am dan
Ill do it for $22,000
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 12:55 am
Posted on 12/7/22 at 6:37 am to TDHELPCENTER
Drive on up.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 7:03 am to i am dan
It’s pointless to complain about a quote until you get a second quote, as no one can really see the scope of work until they are there.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 7:57 am to baldona
It's pointless to reply to a thread without reading all the replies, as you'd have known that OP got a second quote around that number.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 8:56 am to BottomlandBrew
I'd get more quotes. Maybe you found the two highest in your area.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 11:13 am to i am dan
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running a 220 line
You are really underestimating the cost to do this.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 12:11 pm to TeddyPadillac
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quote:
running a 220 line
You are really underestimating the cost to do this.
This is true to an extent unless you have access to a 220 line close.
Do you have 220 upstairs now? Is it close?
Or will a line need to be run from breaker panel to the upstairs location? Will walls need to be opened and then refinished?
Lots of variables and they all add to the cost.
All that said, I think it is still too high but I am a DIYer not a contractor who has payroll, insurance etc to meet.
Posted on 12/8/22 at 12:04 am to TeddyPadillac
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quote:
running a 220 line
You are really underestimating the cost to do this.
That really depends. In my house there wouldn't be much issue running a 240v home run to anywhere on my second floor. Up the garage wall into the attic then into the second-floor attic and drop where you need it. Easy peasy.
On the inwall side the biggest issue I can see is the lav will likely have a 1.5" drain and you really want a 2" drain for a washing machine. Depending on what is behind and below the lav it might not be that hard or it might be a nightmare. A much bigger deal than running Romex to pretty much anywhere in a house.
Posted on 12/8/22 at 12:07 am to btrcj
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This is true to an extent unless you have access to a 220 line close.
Dryers need to be on a separate home run 240v circuit so unless it is a bizarre unused circuit you can't use it for the dryer.
Posted on 12/8/22 at 9:33 am to i am dan
I would advise getting separate quotes.
Get a quote for electrical, get a quote for plumbing, get a quote from a handyman for drywall/door work.
I bet you the quotes are much much less, more work on your part.
Get a quote for electrical, get a quote for plumbing, get a quote from a handyman for drywall/door work.
I bet you the quotes are much much less, more work on your part.
Posted on 12/8/22 at 10:34 am to BottomlandBrew
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It's pointless to reply to a thread without reading all the replies, as you'd have known that OP got a second quote around that number.
Until the OP posts actual quotes I’m calling BS on OP getting two quotes. His entire OP is complaining about a single quote, he’s told to get multiple, then he Simple says ‘two quotes about the same’.
If you get two quotes then you generally post that, and chances are they weren’t both exactly $23k.
Again, it’s hard for anyone to quote this type of work without seeing it.
As said it would be worthwhile to call a plumber or electrician to get a quote on that work alone, and then a handiman type of person to finish the job. Small job contractors are also very busy right now so they may be putting in a ton of profit margin due to the extra work on smaller jobs.
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