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Old 01-11-2020, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EdFNJ View Post
I got estimates running from $20K up to $43K just to widen my garage by 4' (total around 96sq ft) so what anyone tells you is pretty meaningless until you get real estimates. The "big guys" are pretty independent and have too much work so they will blast you with crazy estimates. figuring either "money is no object" or "I don't give a sh1t if they don't take my bid". My $43K estimate was from T&D who wouldn't even put it in writing the $20K was from a local guy who got the job and all was fine but he has since had health issues so I couldn't recommend him at this time. There were 2 other estimates, one for $32K and another for $25K (and he said "the price could vary up to 10% as we start working.") I found that quite humorous.

Another way of saying; "Just give me a blank check and when I'm done...I'll fill in the amount."