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Old 01-29-2008, 07:40 PM   #1
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ok so my numbers are all over the place with a project i am getting ready to build. It will a city building an i am thinking of converting it into a loft style place. what kind of number can i expect to spend per sq. ft. in material... could use any help anybody can offer. i know it is a broad range but i have like two day toget my numbers together.

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Old 01-29-2008, 07:44 PM   #2
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mail me the plans and a check for 1k and I will have the estimate for you in 3 days
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somewhere from $1 Sq ft to $100,000+ a sq ft. That has got to be the worst one of these questions on here.
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ok so my numbers are all over the place with a project i am getting ready to build. It will a city building an i am thinking of converting it into a loft style place. what kind of number can i expect to spend per sq. ft. in material... could use any help anybody can offer. i know it is a broad range but i have like two day toget my numbers together.
Pick a cityAny city
You are starting too soon
Wait at least another 18-24 hours
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I usually do loft conversions for about $19.95 +TAX per square foot.


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That post is so lame it won't get any replise. ...DOE!
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I am a licensed contractor send me the plans and I swear I will give you and honest bid and spear you from all those other contractors
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Sounds like someone is watching too much "Flip This House"

A homeowner turned builder...."who needs pro's, I can do it! I'll ask the guys at Home Depot...they're the real pro's"

Sorry dude if you are a legit GC you should have an idea of costs, most of us here spend years of trial and error to make it happen, if you want advice no prob, costs? well, robertcdf is right, $1.00 to $100,000.00 per square foot and you'll do ok.

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See what I told you about these other contractors here Just send me the check and I am gonna hook you up brother All there negative comments that you don't need. Send the check send, send da chek
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Didn't think we were that negative??!! Just trying to help out a fellow builder!!
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Cost per Sq Ft Gulf Coast (Biloxi) commercial $130 for average construction
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