I cannot feed my family for that.

[Bryan H.]

This is what a contractor told me today. Do they need a diet or am I out of line?

I'm closing on a house next week and I'm trying to line up someone to get it rent ready. A contractor my PM company recommended came out and gave me a quote for about $17k. He said it would take about a week to complete everything.

Here are examples of SOW & pricing

• P/I (4) gutter extensions - $65
• P/I (2) vacuum breakers on hose bibs - $39
• Build 2 steps to back door - $475
• P/I GFI - $65
• Paint interior of house - around 2000sf total - $2000 materials $2400 labor
• Clean carpets (3) 12x12 bedrooms (1) 20x12 rec room (1) set of stairs - $600
• Tear off/replace roof 14 sq, $5300 (got a quote from someone else for $3700)

Obviously there are other things, but wanted to provide examples.

Am I wrong to think he's crazy?