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re: What should a master carpenter be charging to put up a 15x30 cypress pergola
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:09 am to SouthOfSouth
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:09 am to SouthOfSouth
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I would pay $0 for a pergola.
Pergolas are very impractical.
Let's build a "roof" that still rains through it.
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Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:11 am to Carson123987
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:11 am to Carson123987
He's high as frick, Demo that shite yourself and have him build the new one.
ETA; $13,000 is still high for all of that.
ETA; $13,000 is still high for all of that.
This post was edited on 7/3/17 at 9:14 am
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:11 am to Carson123987
Probably is a little high but you said he's good and respected which given the contractor world means he's in demand and can bid work so if he gets it he gets it and if he doesn't he goes to the next one. Get other bids to check his numbers, you'll then have the info needed to make a informed choice.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:13 am to TxWadingFool
yeah, my mom said she's gonna get a couple more bids. the guy was confident he was in the same ballpark as everyone else
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:14 am to Carson123987
I never understood what a pergola is supposed to do exactly? 
Also the demo here is extremely DIY. It's wood.
Also the demo here is extremely DIY. It's wood.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:16 am to SouthOfSouth
I am not a fan of Pergola in this heavy heat / sun / rain environment.
Solid patio roof with some fans or nothing
Solid patio roof with some fans or nothing
This post was edited on 7/3/17 at 9:20 am
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:16 am to NYNolaguy1
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I never understood what a pergola is supposed to do exactly?
keeps sun off the patio so you can sit outside and drink a beer without getting roasted.
quote:
Also the demo here is extremely DIY. It's wood.
i know, but the guy is salvaging what he can and repurposing for another job at my mom's company. I'm not doing that.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:17 am to Carson123987
Explain why you need a master carpenter to put up a pergola? Many lumber yards have everything pre-cut. It's like putting together a puzzle for retarded kids.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:17 am to Carson123987
Also, I would use a master carpenter for trim work inside a house.... window casing, transoms, baseboards, crown mouldings, cabinets, etc. Pretty much any Joe Schmoe can put up a Pergola, you and couple buddies did the first. I'd get more bids.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:17 am to East Coast Band
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Let's build a "roof" that still rains through it.
And only blocks the sun at extreme angles.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:18 am to Carson123987
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the guy is salvaging what he can and repurposing for another job at my mom's company
With pressure treated wood?
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:19 am to Carson123987
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but the guy is salvaging what he can and repurposing for another job at my mom's company. I'm not doing that.
Is he compensating you for the materials you're giving him? If not you're getting double fricked by giving him free materials and paying him for labor.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:20 am to Carson123987
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master carpenter
As much as he can.
If you want it cheap, hire a couple guys from Home Depot parking lot.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:20 am to Carson123987
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This post was edited on 10/19/21 at 10:39 pm
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:21 am to CHEDBALLZ
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Explain why you need a master carpenter to put up a pergola? Many lumber yards have everything pre-cut. It's like putting together a puzzle for retarded kids.
well, they dont. they could hire some mexicans to do it, but they prefer the peace of mind knowing that the work is quality.
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Also, I would use a master carpenter for trim work inside a house.... window casing, transoms, baseboards, crown mouldings, cabinets, etc. Pretty much any Joe Schmoe can put up a Pergola, you and couple buddies did the first. I'd get more bids.
he's done some interior work for them before, which is why they went to him first.
keep in mind that im the only one that took issue with the bid, my parents dont really know any better and were prepared to commit.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:23 am to Carson123987
I do t understand pergolas. I almost never see plants on them. They seem like they serve no purpose
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:26 am to NYNolaguy1
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Is he compensating you for the materials you're giving him? If not you're getting double fricked by giving him free materials and paying him for labor.
the total $$$ amount for the salvageable material will be discounted
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:27 am to Bullfrog
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I did mine myself. Took a few weekends. Prolly spent $1000.
I mean it's not square and the boards warped in the weather and it looks bad, but it's done.
my man.
This post was edited on 7/3/17 at 9:29 am
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:28 am to Carson123987
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The bases will be treated to deter rotting
Lol, lies
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