Our contractor tells us there is an additional cost to sheetrock our bedroom because of the many angles in the room. Why would this cost more money?
2007-10-17 13:27:52 · 5 answers · asked by Jane F 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Yeah, there are a couple more joints and a little more tape , but not that much extra work. Most of the sheet rockers I've seen don't even use a tape measure....heck if they are within 3/4 of an inch that is good enough.If the extra charge is $50.00 go for it. If he is trying to add on $500.00 get another estimate. Most of these jobs aren't that tough, the builder just tries to make you think it is.
2007-10-17 14:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by Michael C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you why without seeing the job, but your opening statment....."Our contractor" sounds like you only got one bid. #1 Never, give a contractor the job without getting 3 bids. #2 Never give them more than 20% of the total cost up front. Devide it into 3 payments and don't give them the last 33% until they have finished and you are happy with the job. Good luck.
2007-10-18 09:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by Tommy R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going to consume more time for the contractor, which means more man hours, which means more money.
2007-10-17 20:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by TLG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time needed to get the lines straight. More labor.
2007-10-17 20:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by DR_NC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labor intensive and more joints to tape and smooth out.
2007-10-17 20:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋