This is a general overview of my pricing system to allow you to get an idea of what a price might be. The minimum price for any job is $45 if it's a simple job of 1 hour or less that doesn't require a pre-inspection. Multiple small (or similar) jobs done at the same time gets you better pricing. Not everything I do is listed below. If what you want done isn't listed, just call me at (343) 264-4929. With many of the big companies out there, the business owner does little or none of the actual work, which is normal because their job is to get the jobs and run the business, but I decided to stay a small business and be one of the workers myself. This means lower prices because I don't have to pay out as much to other workers. | ||
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Pricing (sq ft means "board square foot" or total surface area) | |
Interior Painting - paint not included - work conditions, like obstacles, awkward or hard to reach places, etc, can mean higher prices - includes minor preparation/touchup work |
one room - 1 coat* of paint walls & ceilings - 22¢/sq ft trim - 50¢ to $1/lin ft depending on size and intricacy (usually included with wall price if same paint) doors - $8 to $20/side depending on how decorative the door is - to paint an 8' high 10' x 12' room; walls, ceiling, baseboard, window trim, door & trim, and closet door & trim, using a different paint for the doors and trim, would cost about $180 for basic prep work and 1 coat paint | |
one room - 2 coats* of paint walls & ceilings - 36¢/sq ft trim - 80¢ to $1.60/lin ft depending on size and intricacy (usually included with wall price if same paint) doors - $12 to $30/side depending on how decorative the door is - to paint an 8' high 10' x 12' room; walls, ceiling, baseboard, window trim, door & trim, and closet door & trim, using a different paint for the doors and trim, would cost about $300 for basic prep work and 2 coats paint | ||
additional rooms are generally ¾ the rate when done together with the same paint | ||
*Number of coats required: 1 coat will suffice if repainting a room with a similar or darker color, same type of paint, no stains, and nothing that will bleed through. Stains or anything that will bleed through need proper preparation first. If you are changing colors, 2 coats are needed, (3 coats (1 primer and 2 paint) recommended if changing from dark to light). To paint latex over oil, a special primer must be applied first, then 1 coat for a similar color, or 2 coats for a different color. Any patchwork, other than very small holes or cracks, requires priming first. | ||
Drywalling - work conditions, like obstacles, awkward or hard to reach places, etc, can mean higher prices |
Install drywall - drywall, tape, mud and sand (material included - standard 1/2" drywall) - $2.10/sq ft - to drywall an 8' high 10' x 12' room, walls and ceiling, would cost $960 (walls only - $740) | |
Prime finished drywall (primer included) - 40¢/sq ft (30¢/sq ft when combined with drywalling) - to prime a newly drywalled 8' high 10' x 12' room, walls and ceiling, would cost $190 - to drywall, mud and prime an 8' high 10' x 12' room, walls and ceiling, would cost $1100 | ||
Remove old drywall or lath & plaster (disposal & cleanup included) - $1.80/sq ft - to strip an 8' high 10' x 12' room, walls and ceiling, would cost $850 | ||
Patch holes in drywall and prime finished patchwork (materials included) - $5 to $30 per hole | ||
Flooring |
These prices are for just laying a new floor. A proper surface is required. If you need a full job, removing old flooring and underlay, and installing new underlay and flooring, add $3-4/sq ft to these prices. With these prices, the finish flooring material is not included. Linoleum flooring - $1.50 to $2.50/sq ft Vinyl flooring - $1.20 to $2/sq ft Ceramic or porcelain tiles - $6 to $10/sq ft Hardwood flooring - $3 to $4/sq ft Laminate flooring - $2 to $3/sq ft | |
Plumbing | Leaky tap - replace all washers (washers included) - $55 | |
Replace kitchen or bathroom taps (taps not included) - $60 to $80 depending mostly on whether or not there are shut-off taps under the sink | ||
Shut-off tap under kitchen or bath sink (taps included) - $35 each $15 each if done when replacing taps | ||
Replace toilet seal (extra if floor is damaged) - $70 | ||
Electrical | If the house has very old wiring, it may be necessary to do some rewiring first. | |
Replace outlets or switches (standard outlets/switches included) - $8 each (5 or more - $6 each) | ||
Replace cover plates (standard plates included) - $2.50 each (5 or more - $2 each) | ||
Replace ceiling fan (fan not included) - $60 to $90 more for extravagant or heavy fans | ||
Replace light fixture (fixture not included) - $35 to $75 more for extravagant or heavy fans | ||
Add new interior outlet on new circuit (breaker and outlet included) - $140 to $260 | ||
Add new interior outlet to existing circuit (outlet included) - $50 to $200 | ||
Install exterior outlet (breaker and GFI outlet included) - $140 to $260 | ||
Roofing | Reseal tar work around chimney, vent stack, etc., on an average low-pitch roof to stop leaks. - $150 | |
Reshingle low-pitch roof - $200 + $2.25/sq ft - to reshingle low-pitch roof on 30' x 50' house, including removing old shingles and minor repairs would cost about $4700 (all materials, and waste removal, included) | ||
Install gutter and down pipe. Standard white aluminum material included. bungalow - $5 per foot 2 story house - $7 per foot removal of old one is $3 per foot and $4 per foot respectively | ||
Doors and Windows | Replace entrance door (door not included) - $100 to $150 (door only) | |
Replace entrance door, frame, and trimwork (material and painting not included) - $180 to $250 possible extras | ||
Replace interior door (door not included) - $60 (door only) | ||
Replace interior door, frame, and trimwork (material and painting not included) - $120 to $180 | ||
Replace single pane glass - $20 + $12/sq ft (per piece) | ||
Wash windows (glass and frame) ladder not needed - $5 to $15 per window ladder needed - $7 to $25 per window | ||
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