it's a two stroy home. with about 15 window all together. i don't know what the going rate is. so lookin for some input.
2007-05-01 01:10:14 · 7 answers · asked by hootman531 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
First of all don't listen to Doug s. this is a free country to do what ever you like, he is probably an over priced contractor that losses jobs to honest people like yourself just trying to make ends meat. You need to figure out what you think your time is worth and how long you anticipate the job to take. If your satisfied and the homeowner is satisfied then its a win,win situation.
2007-05-01 01:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by donnie c 1 · 3⤊ 4⤋
With all due respect hopefully you've established some amount in an hourly rate you're already charging, in general, or have at least considered.
Determine first those factors that you feel you can accomplish, and attempt to figure out your hourly worth as it relates to each window and multiply that, also adding in that you'll have windows on a second level that will be a bit more of a challenge.
You might also subtly check other professional installers, as well as their crew size, equipment, reliability, pricing, and then discount them by a small percentage.
Determine your initial costs as well, in any bid, IE: rental equipment such as 40 ft. extension ladders, scaffolding, consumables such as caulk; tools you'll need, but can't charge for, etc.
If you're at all familiar with their needs and window types in general certainly you can also become an advisor, but should know well what you're talking about. If they've chosen to get new windows, it's likely they've also priced installation costs.
In my business I charge in a range of $20 per hr. to $50 per hour depending on the difficulty or ease of doing the job, and the length of time it should take. I prefer short term jobs. It may be that if your new to this, you'll end up "eating" some jobs or parts of some jobs, and that in itself is part of the learning process. You might also over bid a job and not get it, and that often works if you would rather not tackle a job that's beyond what you believe you can do.
Another issue is liability, and your credibility in the trades. The best jobs,,,even those that you have to sacrifice a bit,,, are those jobs you are NEVER called back to answer complaints about. The most valuable tool for a self emplyed, small business person is referrals, and call backs to do more for the previous customers. Word of mouth extends far when a customer is happy with what you gave them.
Steven Wolf
2007-05-01 08:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
hi
i charge $5. per sq foot per window that included the trims
ex: window 5x7=35 sq ft
35x5 = 170.
good luck
2007-05-01 09:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by pcc122 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I charge between $25.00 and $40.00 per hour, if customer wants a total job bid, increase your estimate for time by at least half again.
2007-05-01 09:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
work it out this way;- how long would it take you to replace one of the windows?.then work out a price for the rest. don't go headlong into the job with a silly price just to get the job.you may lose out big time.
2007-05-01 17:28:31 · answer #5 · answered by bulldog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the usuall cost here in the northwest is 9.00 awindow thats for both sides and with license and insurance. for 15 windows thats about 145 and that would probobly take you about a good 6 or 7 hours so its about a good 20 a hour , pretty fair
2007-05-01 08:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by ceetooit 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
labor only, $100 per window.
2007-05-01 08:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by gary w 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋