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Old 11-26-2007, 07:29 PM   #1
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i have a floor that is 15x8. it has old tile on it and we are ripping it off and replacing it. i am going to sub the job out. he is charging me 5 bucks a square foot to install and 1 dollar a square foor to remove old tile,total of 6 bucks per square foot. nothing has to be moved. how is this price/its without material.

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Old 11-26-2007, 07:38 PM   #2
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square foot wise im not sure. Hes getting 720 bucks for 3 days work with a helper? You tell me, is that good?
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Old 11-26-2007, 07:39 PM   #3
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Hi Taser,
Rates are different all across the country. San Fransisco will be higher than Miami while rural USA will again have a different rate than another rural area. If I were you, I'd find out what others in my local area are charging. Seems like the most logical step.
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Old 11-26-2007, 07:42 PM   #4
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What kind of tile are you talking about, ceramic or vinyl? If it is ceramic a dollar a sq ft to rip it up is a good deal since you would have to chisel it up. i would guess you are talking vinyl tile?
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Thats quite a bit less than I would charge. What are you supplying?
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Old 11-26-2007, 09:07 PM   #6
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Taser, you describe your trade as "pro". What trade are you actually in and how long? Where are you located, that can make a big diff in costs.
Do you not like the guys price? I'd be more concerned about his work than the price. What you need is someone that you can trust. That is the number one thing ask any GC.
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Old 11-27-2007, 08:24 AM   #7
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its ceramic tile and i am in new york. average rate is all i am basically looking for. ballpark.
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Old 11-27-2007, 09:27 AM   #8
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Ohio here - 1.75/sq. for tear up and 5.25/sq. those are labor only prices and for straight lay
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Old 11-27-2007, 10:01 AM   #9
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what about a wall in the shower with some deco; nothing too complicated?
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Old 11-27-2007, 10:05 AM   #10
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taser, you really should be more specific when asking questions. How big of a shower? What size tile will you use? Using a pan or have to make a tile pan?
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Old 11-27-2007, 10:36 AM   #11
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shower is 5x8/ what do you mean with regards to pans?
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Old 11-27-2007, 10:47 AM   #12
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Those #'s are WAY too cheap for me. I might tear it up for $6/ft. Check around, and see if you can get the best. Tile should be for ever.
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Old 11-27-2007, 10:54 AM   #13
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i had one guy quote me 10 bucks a square foot for removal and install. 40 bucks each for any new ply wood.
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Are you really a GC, or are you a guy trying to flip a house, trying to do some price shopping? Either case, I think you're in over your head. Make some phone calls to local people, do some research.

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Old 11-27-2007, 11:12 AM   #15
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you mean shower pan? no,it is a porcelin shower pan that is installed. we will work around it.
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well, you'll probably have to factor in resurfacing the porcelain pan too.
unless it's really a fiberglass pan
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