All Forum Posts by: Milton Lee

Hi BP community, I am trying to understand the quoting below for changing out a windows for a property in Oakland. Here is what one of the contractor quoted me below. Is this fair? Thanks! Two (2) pair of double hung window, window has 1 pane on top and 1 pane on bottom. Glass are single glazed (non-insulated). Primed both side. Size: 24” X 36”. Cost for double hung windows $370.00 per pairs. One (1) fixed casement window, window has 1 pane. Glass are single glazed (non-insulated). Primed both side. Size: 31” X 36”. Cost $240.00. Two (1) lower double hung window, window has 1 pane. Glass are single glazed (non-insulated). Primed both side. Size: 31” X 27”. Cost for lower double hung windows $240.00 each. One (1) fixed casement window, window has 1 pane. Glass are single glazed (non-insulated). Primed both side. Size: 29 ½” X 34”. Cost $240.00. Subtotal $1,700.00 Tax $153.00 Total $1,853.00 Installation $700.00 Grand Total $2,553.00 Our policy requires a 50% deposit at the time the order is placed. Total cost to installation above windows is $700.00. Installation is for insert only, which does not include other services; such as sanding, painting and repairing the window sill or frame. But if it necessary to repairs or touch up any damage that I cause. All of our warranty on all sash is good for 3 year. Does not include breakage.

Hi BP community, I am trying to understand the quoting below for changing out a windows for a property in Oakland. Here is what one of the contractor quoted me below. Is this fair? Thanks! Two (2) pair of double hung window, window has 1 pane on top and 1 pane on bottom. Glass are single glazed (non-insulated). Primed both side. Size: 24” X 36”. Cost for double hung windows $370.00 per pairs. One (1) fixed casement window, window has 1 pane. Glass are single glazed (non-insulated). Primed both side. Size: 31” X 36”. Cost $240.00. Two (1) lower double hung window, window has 1 pane. Glass are single glazed (non-insulated). Primed both side. Size: 31” X 27”. Cost for lower double hung windows $240.00 each. One (1) fixed casement window, window has 1 pane. Glass are single glazed (non-insulated). Primed both side. Size: 29 ½” X 34”. Cost $240.00. Subtotal $1,700.00 Tax $153.00 Total $1,853.00 Installation $700.00 Grand Total $2,553.00 Our policy requires a 50% deposit at the time the order is placed. Total cost to installation above windows is $700.00. Installation is for insert only, which does not include other services; such as sanding, painting and repairing the window sill or frame. But if it necessary to repairs or touch up any damage that I cause. All of our warranty on all sash is good for 3 year. Does not include breakage.

Welcome! There is a lot of information to learn and leverage here. Feel free to reach out for any questions.

Originally posted by @Robin Boyer:

@Milton Lee Welcome to bigger pockets from the east bay! I am in the San Ramon area I am going to Santa Cruz for a party and trying to go to the shoreline for a concert. We should connect in two weeks!

 Thanks! Yah send me a PM

Originally posted by @Sean Carroll:

@Milton Lee welcome! if you ever want to chat feel free to contact me and meeting up for coffee or a drink and talk real estate or investing in general I would love too. My girl friend would appreciate the break from me talking to her all the time about it hahaha

Awesome Im always looking for someone to get feedback and listen. I will PM you directly. Thanks!

Originally posted by @Account Closed:

Milton,

If you want to learn more about out of state investments, especially large apartment complexes feel free to check this meetup: 

meetup.com/Los-Gatos-Real-Estate-Networking-Meetup/

Thanks! Just added. Which states are you referring to?

Originally posted by @Dmitriy Fomichenko:

@Milton Lee

Welcome to the BP family! Here are some recommendations for you:

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Wishing you the best!

 Thanks! Your links are very helpful. 

Originally posted by @Chris Mason:

Welcome @Milton Lee. Lots of folks from the Bay Area on here, and mostly friendly too. If someone's got their phone number on their profile, that's an invite to call and chat.

 Thanks Chris! Sorry for the late response been traveling without much connectivity. 

Welcome Chris!

Welcome!