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re: What do licensed contractors charge Sq ft to gut walls to ceiling?
Posted on 8/18/16 at 7:50 am to TaderSalad
Posted on 8/18/16 at 7:50 am to TaderSalad
As said I wouldn't worry about a 'licensed contractor' for the demo, there's no codes to follow to demolish something. It's putting it back where you probably need someone licensed and trustworthy. Anybody licensed is going to be over their head in work right now and you can't really afford to wait for them to quote.
In a normal situation $6-7 is criminal but in this type of situation you charge what you can because some people would rather pay someone nationally reputable in one phone call instead of putting in the work to find someone cheaper.
In a normal situation $6-7 is criminal but in this type of situation you charge what you can because some people would rather pay someone nationally reputable in one phone call instead of putting in the work to find someone cheaper.
This post was edited on 8/18/16 at 7:52 am
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Posted on 8/18/16 at 7:51 am to Enadious
If the dryeall and insulation are wet and the contractor has to bag it up, they should absolutely be charging by the SF.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 7:53 am to Enadious
Between 3 grown males and 4 females we did all that in a day. Took out all furniture and crap, pulled all flooring, gutted walls, and started dehumidifying.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 8:27 am to Icansee4miles
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That's criminal. Pretty sure the estimating software uses $3 sq. ft. So they are charging a 100% premium.
Heard some guys at lunch yesterday laughing about getting $15 a SF from folks. The vultures are starting to show up.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 8:35 am to Enadious
Where are you located? I'm a broke college student in the cm program at LSU. I already have gutted 3 family homes so i half arse know what to do. I'd be glad to knock it out for less than your left nut and first born child.
Eta: I'd feel like absolute shite charging more than $3-4/ sq. ft.
Eta: I'd feel like absolute shite charging more than $3-4/ sq. ft.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 8:44 am to Enadious
$3-6 based on whether or not the house is empty.
Source: Dad is a contractor
Source: Dad is a contractor
Posted on 8/18/16 at 8:47 am to Enadious
You're probably looking at $.50/SF for wall area and ceiling area. Then tack on some dumpsters fees and 20% profit.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:03 am to crimsonsaint
Just pick up a couple Mexicans at Home Depot and they'll do your entire house for $100
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:05 am to jbgleason
Do you have to be licensed to perform demo work?
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:05 am to Creamer
No
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:06 am to slackster
I'm a commerical contractor and dont mess with the houses but will offer this after seeing a few quotes from (according to the TD) reputable local home builders sending quotes in the 7-9/SF demo of only 4'. I am simply floored and offended.
1. If you have the resources to do the demo do it yourself. Get some Labor from Home depot and go to town. You need of a crew of at least 6 to make the work flow and productive. If Not there will be down time swapping from demo to clean up.
2. If you have flood insurance or just dont want the headache or work, hire a contractor. a 3000SF house, gutted floor to ceiling, removal of damage furniture, including all floors, cabinets, doors, trim, plumbing fixtures, etc Should cost no more than $4-5/SF. A 3000 SF will take a crew of 10 about 2-2.5 days to demo(correctly) and clean everything. In the demo make sure they include the removal of all of the screws from the wood after the Sheetrock is removed.
3. If your contractor is quoting per SF make sure you understand if it is SF of Sheetrock or SF of house. I have seen quotes at $2/SF of Sheetrock. That could add up very fast! Get a lump sum quote.
Some things that need to be considered is the plumbing pipes and fittings need to be properly protected and capped and electrical wiring needs not be damage or nicked.
1. If you have the resources to do the demo do it yourself. Get some Labor from Home depot and go to town. You need of a crew of at least 6 to make the work flow and productive. If Not there will be down time swapping from demo to clean up.
2. If you have flood insurance or just dont want the headache or work, hire a contractor. a 3000SF house, gutted floor to ceiling, removal of damage furniture, including all floors, cabinets, doors, trim, plumbing fixtures, etc Should cost no more than $4-5/SF. A 3000 SF will take a crew of 10 about 2-2.5 days to demo(correctly) and clean everything. In the demo make sure they include the removal of all of the screws from the wood after the Sheetrock is removed.
3. If your contractor is quoting per SF make sure you understand if it is SF of Sheetrock or SF of house. I have seen quotes at $2/SF of Sheetrock. That could add up very fast! Get a lump sum quote.
Some things that need to be considered is the plumbing pipes and fittings need to be properly protected and capped and electrical wiring needs not be damage or nicked.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:06 am to Apache
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If the dryeall and insulation are wet and the contractor has to bag it up, they should absolutely be charging by the SF.
This stuff isn't getting bagged...
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:10 am to wickowick
Spread the word to others in the Denham Springs, Walker, Ascension, and Baton Rouge areas who may need this information: Attention flood victims. If you suffered water damages as a result of the August 13 flood, The Baptist Association of Southeast Louisiana is a disaster relief program that will gut out your sheet rock and spray to kill the mold that is growing in your home free of charge. If you need assistance please call Stan statham, Director of missions at 985-839-3827. Cell number 985-515-4367 or you can email him at domstan@basela.Org.
For more information:
Director of Missions
Dr. Stan Statham
Office: 985-839-3827
For more information:
Director of Missions
Dr. Stan Statham
Office: 985-839-3827
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:10 am to Enadious
The contractors aren't going to do the gutting. They are going to get the contract and sub it out to unskilled laborers.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:13 am to Enadious
I gutted my entire house. It took 2 weeks. This allowed the wood to dry.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 9:18 am to Load Toad
I'm a commercial contract and here is my advice to everyone
if you have flood insurance, hire servpro or servicemaster or janiking or any of the others. That's what they do for a living
if you don't, and you can't afford the pros, then do it yourself
DO NOT pay good money for manual labor from a contractor like me. You will do just as well doing it yourself. I'm not doing houses because I don't want the liability. We are only doing commercial buildings with flood insurance
if you have flood insurance, hire servpro or servicemaster or janiking or any of the others. That's what they do for a living
if you don't, and you can't afford the pros, then do it yourself
DO NOT pay good money for manual labor from a contractor like me. You will do just as well doing it yourself. I'm not doing houses because I don't want the liability. We are only doing commercial buildings with flood insurance
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