My kitchen flooded 5 mnths ago and I'm having a problem finding a contractor that I can afford and won't jerk me around. I'm just curious as too how much I should expect to pay for a contractor to put in new cabinets and countertops, alittle plumbing work, and laying down a new floor?
2006-11-08 04:07:56 · 3 answers · asked by dollface3697 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Going to Homedepot or Lowes is a mistake. Their prescreening process is laughable and do not have direct control of the work so quality suffers. The common horror story I hear is the house with no kitchen for 3 to 4 months. This will occur if there any scheduling or materials problems.
I've just interviewed 6 general contractors and 5 kitchen specialists to price a complete kitchen remodel.
The kitchen we have is about 14'x15' and it's on-slab.
The pricing from the kitchen specialists ranged between $35k and $45k with all new cabinets and Caesarstone countertops with full backsplashes. This did not include any work to the soffit, lighting or tile so it is low.
The general contractors quoted between $30k and $40k for installing the cabinets we provide but it did include countertops, soffit work, lighting, tile, etc. Pricing for comparable cabinets is between $16k to $18k so a total price is likely just over $50k inclusive.
That's just way too much money so I'm doing the work myself and buying the cabinets directly and sub-contracting the countertops. I hope to spend between $25k and $30k total.
I'd recommend going to a Home Remodeling Show. I'm sure they have them at the local convention center near your home. You can find everything there including Contractors.
2006-11-08 19:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by my2cents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what material that you're using to replace it, even that work can cost upwards of $10,000. If you really want an "honest" answer, try a major chain store like Home Depot or Lowe's. They give estimates as well. See where their price lies in comparison to the contractors. A good (and honest) contractor should be able to knock off about 10% of that cost without much trouble.
2006-11-08 04:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by sillylittlemen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how far your dreams go, and how large your kitchen is, you may be definitely going into the low tens of thousands. This is because the guy will charge you parts, and labor.
Your best bet is to ask around for people who had work done, and can recommend a contractor. Lowe's, and Home Depot will charge their own fees in addition to the contractor's
2006-11-08 04:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋