I'm bidding my first job and it's a basement finish. The basemant is 900 sq. feet with 12 cans and a ceiling fan in the bedroom. My take- off shows 39 wall openings and 14 ceiling openings, and 2 phones and tv's. I figure there's a day of disconnecting the old lights and the usual stuff. I bid it at $2,500 for the rough end and $550 for the trim. Too high/low?
bidding on basement finish.
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highkvoltage
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Re: bidding on basement finish.
Cans at $100 per can = $1200.00
Single gang opening at $35 = $1365.00
Set up demo misc. exspenses + 10% = $230
Total $2795.00
I am in Ohio so your prices could be different. But for around here your pretty close.
I figure material at $39 per can and $15 per opening. Material cost $1053.00
These are rough figures so take with a gain of salt.
Cans at $100 per can = $1200.00
Single gang opening at $35 = $1365.00
Set up demo misc. exspenses + 10% = $230
Total $2795.00
I am in Ohio so your prices could be different. But for around here your pretty close.
I figure material at $39 per can and $15 per opening. Material cost $1053.00
These are rough figures so take with a gain of salt.
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- Windsor, CO NEC: 2017
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Re: bidding on basement finish.
A recessed fixture, usually 6" diameter.
Forgive me for being invasive, but what's your background?
A recessed fixture, usually 6" diameter.
Forgive me for being invasive, but what's your background?
highkvoltage
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Re: bidding on basement finish.
Great idea on the smoke detectors. Something I always suggest is an emergency sconce to light up the exit route if a power outage occurs. Most people who are having a basement remodeled either are going to entertain or kids are going to play down there. Either way they are a great selling tool to let the customer know your thinking of their best interest in reguards to safety. I have had customers let me have the job based solely on this suggestion even though I was higher on the bid.
Great idea on the smoke detectors. Something I always suggest is an emergency sconce to light up the exit route if a power outage occurs. Most people who are having a basement remodeled either are going to entertain or kids are going to play down there. Either way they are a great selling tool to let the customer know your thinking of their best interest in reguards to safety. I have had customers let me have the job based solely on this suggestion even though I was higher on the bid.
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...and a set of door chimes.
Many times the "primary" set is not loud enough to hear downstairs with the Tv going, W/D running, and a few kids (don't foregt Fido) all making a racket.
I haven't had anyone say "no" to a "secondary" chime.
...and a set of door chimes.
Many times the "primary" set is not loud enough to hear downstairs with the Tv going, W/D running, and a few kids (don't foregt Fido) all making a racket.
I haven't had anyone say "no" to a "secondary" chime.
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