All Forum Posts by: Jon H.

@Ajay Sharma

Without knowing what system you’re using and any of the details of the project:

1- have the roofing contractor do an inspection of the roof. You’d be surprised how simple the issue can be sometimes. It may have even been an MEP contractor that punctured the roof after the roofing had already been installed.

2- Most roofing manufacturers will require that a flood test be done as part of their warranty. A hose test is more appropriate for facades; not roofs (unless testing parapets). Some states like Florida even mandate flood tests in their Building Code. You can do an isolated flood test if you think you know where the leak is coming from. Contact the roofing manufacturer and they’ll walk you through the process.

3- I didn’t see any photos but ponding is common and not that big of an issue. Concrete guys never get it perfect. If the designers didn’t go with a conservative pitch, then there’s bound to be small areas where you get ponding. This doesn’t translate to leaks so long as your seams are sealed properly.

4- For the next project, hire a building envelope consultant like myself ;P

Good luck

Thank you for the info, Greg.  I had found some similar sites; but like you said it's based on averages, so it's tough to interpret.  

I guess I was hoping someone had a spreadsheet of data they've accumulated. Once I know the rates and ratios of a specific market and type of construction, then I can somewhat extrapolate towards my situation. 

Does anyone have a resource they can share for construction unit rates? Whether it's at a residential or commercial level. 

It will obviously vary by market, volume of work and current material prices.  What I'm trying to get a grasp on is a rough order of magnitude for cost and comparison between different types of finishes/materials.  Part of my research for future builds/renovations.

Any info you can share what be greatly appreciated: civil work, framing, facades, interiors, MEP. 

Thanks!

What prices are you seeing for modular homes in your area?

Congrats! Was it a modular home or a mobile home (you mentioned both)?  What was the size?

 Jeff, would you mind sharing some more info on what's included in the $85/sf quote that you received? What type of facade and interior finishes were considered?

I like the idea of a modular build.  Did you receive a price quote for $70/sf or is this based on research?  

Would you do a basement for this property? Are utilities already in place?  Any site leveling/driveway paving needed?  There's several other costs outside of the modular build that must be factored in. 

Good luck!

@Rich Ramjatan

They get told “No” all the time. Don’t overthink it. Thank them for their efforts and move on.

@Charles Situ

Contractor’s proposals are budget estimates. I’m ok with the price changing if there is a reasonable explanation. In this scenario, there was something hidden that wasn’t accounted for. It happens. And it seems you’re still getting a good price and has a good track record.

If the scenario was that they admit to poorly estimating the job, then I’d guess they deliberately low balled it to get the job. That would rub me the wrong way.

@Moises R Cosme

Is that 10-13% profit after all taxes paid?