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Updated almost 13 years ago, 02/02/2012
Three Option (1) all carpet, (2) partially carpet and tiles or (3) partially carpet and wood lminates
I received the below cost estimate of three options (all carpet, carpet for a master bed room and carpet for a master bedroom and wood laminate for the rest) from my property manager.
My questions are:
1.) is this cost estimate reasonable?
I live out of state and has to rely on a property manager (so going to a carpet manufacture and installing myself is not an option) so I will accept the cost as long as it is not a total rip off.
2.) in the long run (I am a buy and hold investor), which option should I choose?
I know with wood laminates, I do not have to replace it for each tenant turn over like I need to for carpets. But, does that justify $500 extra cost?
The property is a 3/2 SFH located in Las Vegas.
1) All carpet - StainMaster item # 176023
1044 sq ft
including carpet, pad, install & tear out/haul away of old carpet
Approximately $1640
2) $175 to tear out and haul away all old carpet.
New Carpet and pad on stairs, master bedroom & master bedroom closet
Includes installation & haul away
444 sq ft approx. $775
plus
Tile remaining upstairs item #48305
569 sq ft. approx. $1850
Mortar, grout and sealant approx. $400
Total: approximately $3200
3) Carpet and pad on stairs, master bedroom & master bedroom closet
Includes installation & haul away
444 sq ft approx. $775
Plus
Wood laminate remaining upstairs item #103553
569 sq ft. approx. $1225
transitions/separations between boards approx. $100
Total: approximately $2170