Quote from @Vasudev Kirs:
Quote from @Nathan M kiefer:
Quote from @Vasudev Kirs:
Hello:
I got a quote for converting a 16x10 living room into a bedroom. It has 9 foot ceilings, some plaster of paris and need to adjust a vent. The handyman gave me a quote for $5000 and $300 for materials. I live in the vicinity of kansas city; does anyone know if this is a reasonable estimate?
Should I get a second opinion?
Thanks.
Not a very clear scope?
framing, electric, adding walls? Doors closet windows?
not enough information to give you an accurate quote.
the only thing we can derive out of this post is $300 in materials and 5k labor something isn't right. No clue how it takes someone 5k in labor on $300 in materials but you didn't provide enough information
Sorry. Let me try to give additional information.
Currently, living room and dining room is one large space (open layout).
My intent is to convert half of this space into a bedroom by adding drywall on two sides with a door.
This space already has windows and I have no intention of adding closets. Some electrical is involved to add light to bedroom and some work to add air register. I was quoted 5k.
Labor seem ok ish.
materials is no where close for a 16 foot wall x9 tall. Studs, plates etc are probably double.
if they have the electric and moving the HVAC(duct) in the labor it's potentially not a bad number. I say from a quick look 1k on materials is probably closer by the time you figure, studs, plates, insulation ( should be insulated) drywall, mud materials trim, door, door stop, door knob and casing.
