Still another vote for Tim also. Did a great job, very personable, reasonable, good guarantee, cleaned up and quick. Even painted it for me. I was going to do it all myself. Do lots of things like that including building homes. When I checked the prices at Home Depot, and than Tim's it wasn't worth the hassle of me doing it. ! Wow! Was I right! Watch them install it! I put in an aluminum one.
- Tear out old molding without damaging ceiling
- Lots of measuring and positioning. Some cutting needed for the opening. He even said SOME openings are installed wrong by builder
- Takes 2 people unless you know the secret of holding it in place while bolting it in
- Put up NEW molding around attic opening
- CUT the stairs after unfolding them to the floor for the "proper setting" on the floor
- Re-bolt the new small sections of steps that come with the kit
- Adjust the stairs going into the opening to final settings
- Paint the trim. Saves about $10 if you paint it. After materials but not labor
Brush, paint, Kilz primer
Labor I would guess about 5-6 hours after READING the instructions, finding help
- AND he guarantees it! Has the proper tools.
Took (2) of them about 1 1/2 hours to set up everything, install and clean up
Sometimes just not worth the DIY thing for the peace of mind. Plus able to ask questions
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