ESTIMATE>>>How much would someone charge to install hardyplank on a two story end unit townhome??

Question

removing old wood and all till finished...besides the plank what other things do you need to install it??

Answer 1

every job is different. better to have a local contractor [local pricing can vary greatly] come out and look. they'd be looking at access to job site [ie. parking, stairs, long walks, obstacles, moving your belongings, how much cutting, etc], quality of material, other needed items [any new baseboards, cutting bottoms of doors it needed, transition strips, etc] where they'd be able to cut material, who hauls debris, etc.

that kind of thing affects pricing. you could get price per sq ft but that would vary based on size of job, bigger job means lower per ft price.

just a guess, you could spend $3 to $15 per sq ft. based on above factors. remember the lower bider is seldom the best craftsman. and in the trades we call the low bider the guy that forgot something and will want to charge "extras" half way into the job.

Answer 2

This is kind of a generic answer for any question that begins "How Much will it cost", when what is meant is how do I ensure I pay a fair price and get a decent job done.

Labor costs vary widely depending on locations; materials are a bit more standard. call local supply stores to get Ideas on the cost of materials.
One way to get a true competitive price for the job, regardless of location, is to have contractors bid against one another for the chance to receive your money.
Call at least 5 contractors and schedule them all to come to your home at one time. Show them the entire project you have in mind, describe what you want done. Ask questions like "do you see anything that looks like it may cause a problem?" "Does this require a filing?" etc and let them talk it back and forth. Thank them for coming and ask that all the bids be in three or four days later (set a date that you will review the bids).

By seeing that there are other competent craftsmen interested in doing your job they will be forced to give a realistic price if they want to take your money. Also that visit just gave you an in depth understanding of the exact nature of the scope of work, as the contractors are less likely to put out a line of bull in front of their peers where they can be called out on it.

Review the bids, verify their contractors license, proof of insurance ( I usually ask for a rider specifically covering my job address and myself on the coverage for the specific job, only takes a call from the contractor to their carrier and no additional cost to them), review offered warranties, if any, and contact the references of the two lowest bidders.
Contact the winner and let them know they have the job and you have a deposit ready for them to proceed (25% is normal but 50% is not unusual), and the full payment available upon "Satisfactory" completion. That means everything contracted to be done is complete and working with no apparent problems. Pay the remainder promptly.

I also like to call the other contractors who bid, thank them for their time and if they ask let them know where they fell in the bid. This is useful information for them which they can track to make their bid process more competitive and profitable.

Answer 3

It depends on the square footage and other variables. It could cost anywhere from 7000-20000 depending on the area, access, etc.... If you are talented enough to do it yourself you could save a bundle of dough!

Answer 4

Go to Home Depot..I think they do free estimates.