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Updated almost 6 years ago on . Most recent reply

Repair Estimate - Do these numbers make sense?
Hello everyone.
I'm here in the SF Bay Area and starting on this journey... on the first property I came across, I was able to get a contractor to write me an estimate... the property is in very bad shape, but I was wanting to have an idea if the numbers (below) make sense with Bay Area reality...
Would anyone have an opinion on this?
Thank you very much!
Felipe
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Even acknowledging that this is 2 buildings those prices are crazy to me. From reading the work order the buildings will be demo'd down to the studs so everything is exposed. $30k for rough electrical on a 2 bed/1 bath + 1 outbuilding when its all exposed is laughable. $6720 for installation of the windows with you purchasing makes me think I am in the wrong field. Like @Frank Geiger I have a similar cost for windows. Here in Philly I can get double hung vinyl welded windows installed with caping completed for about $300 per window. I can go lower if I press and negotiate the price with the sub. This has to be the "I have more work than I need but if you'll pay it I'll do it" price. Otherwise known as eff you pricing.