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Old 11-28-2012, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chiefrose View Post
I have a design meeting on December 18th for a build on an Iris. I intend on putting in Plantation Shuttters after closing but for comparison I got a price from the builder to have blinds installed, which cost $2000. I then contacted 48 Hr Blinds, which numerous residents said did a great job, to get a ballpark on shutters and found out that they do blinds for 1/2 the cost that TV charges.

Now on to the question; are there other options that can be done aftermarket by good contractors which will be less expensive than TV? Any input would be appreciated.
Hello chiefrose:

First, congratulations on your move to the villages. It wasn't too long ago that we felt much of the excitement and anticipation that you are likely experiencing.

Second, am I inferring correctly that the builder quoted $2000 as the full cost to install plantation shutters throughout your entire Iris? And that 48Hour quoted the same job for about half of that amount?

Geesh!

I would think that the $2000 by itself is an excellent price, yes? But a 100% markup is pretty steep.

George