How much would it cost to put up walls in a NYC apartment?

Question

The space is a duplex apartment with basically two loft-style floors. We would be creating 3 bedrooms out of this space- so we would need approximity 4 walls with 3 doors built. I'm not sure of the exact dimensions but figure each wall would be about 10 feet long and 8 feet high. Since we are on a tight budget we would be looking to do this as cheap as possible. If we hired someone to do this work, around how much would it cost, and how long would it take? Thanks!

Answer 1

The best way for you to figure out cost is to figure out how many studs you will need. Figure one at the top and bottom and then roughly 8 for the actually walls if you build it 16" on center. Then figure out your sheet rock. Standard size is 4'x8'. So you would need maybe 4 per side of the wall. Then figure some misc. lumber for headers and what not on the doors and then price the pre-made doors from Lowes and Home Depot. Add some for materials like screws, nails, finish for the sheetrock, etc. And you should have an idea of cost. You could spend about an hour or so at a Lowe's or HD and get a "rough" idea of cost. As far as labor for someone to do it, who knows? Check and see if you have to have a permit to do it. If not, maybe your building super could do it for some side-money.

Answer 2

You need to get two or three free estimates and choose the one you like best. Call a real estate agent and ask for a name or two. OR look in the telephone book.

Answer 3

if you don't own your apartment, try using oriental screens or you can make one yourself. Home depot can sell you everything you need and they can also tell you how to make it.