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Logan Allec
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$1,500 to remove and replace concrete steps -- fair price?

Logan Allec
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Basic description of work: "Jackhammer and haul away concrete landing approximately 9' x 4'.  Form and pour new 2500 psi concrete with broom finish".  Picture of the steps is below.  These would all be removed and new concrete poured.  We're just talking about the 3-4 stairs and the concrete landing, nothing else.  Is $1,500 a fair price for this work?

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Charles Socci
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Charles Socci
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If they are licensed, insured, and legitimate? Yes, that is probably a fair price.  That's going to be a couple guys all day plus material, tools, disposal and hauling... and let them make a few dollars so they can stay in business.

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Logan Allec
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Fair enough.  Thanks, @Charles Socci

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@Logan Allec How much for a new larger deck/porch? Bail the concrete redo perhaps. Good luck!

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Russell Brazil
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Russell Brazil
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That price seems about right

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Michael Clanton
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I agree with the others, this is a reasonable price for the work. 

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    Logan Allec
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    Logan Allec
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    @Matt R., good question, but it's not worth it for this particular building.  I'm only replacing the steps due to insurance company demands.

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    Jim Adrian
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    The price seems fair but always get multiple (3) quotes.  You don't have to take the lowest bid either.  

    I would add fiber mesh to the concrete mix.  This makes it stronger and helps with less cracking. 

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    Manolo D.#3 Contractors Contributor
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    Originally posted by @Jim Adrian:

    The price seems fair but always get multiple (3) quotes.  You don't have to take the lowest bid either.  

    I would add fiber mesh to the concrete mix.  This makes it stronger and helps with less cracking. 

     You don't need 3 bids for that small project, just know how much you are willing to pay.

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    @Logan Allec That's a good price. Specially with the supply/demand contractors are coming along. Everybody seems to have work. If you have time, can we meet for coffee? I stay half of my week in SFV and I'd like to pick your brain how you did your MF, looking for something similar.