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Old 02-24-2009, 11:29 PM   #1
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Hi im just looking for some advice, I trying to estimate some costs on building a duplex ,but am unsure about labour rates on the construction. specifically the siding, soffit and roofing.

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Old 02-25-2009, 12:09 AM   #2
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boy are you in for a ride if anyone responds. Please read thru other threads and you will find out what you need to do to get a proper response
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Old 02-25-2009, 01:34 AM   #3
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Hi im just looking for some advice, I trying to estimate some costs on building a duplex ,but am unsure about labour rates on the construction. specifically the siding, soffit and roofing.
So what kind of advice are you looking for? How to price building a duplex as opposed to building tri-plex or mono-plex?

How to ask an actual question? How to spell Labor?

I hope this helps.
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Old 02-25-2009, 05:37 AM   #4
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Well let me see...... I did that same job yesterday and charged the guy 4 dollars. Are you telling me that it needs to be done again, and he wants you to do it this time? Holy I can't imagine, i put a 3 hour warranty on it.
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Hi im just looking for some advice, I trying to estimate some costs on building a duplex ,but am unsure about labour rates on the construction. specifically the siding, soffit and roofing.
Ask your contractor how much he will charge to build it for you.
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Old 02-25-2009, 07:11 AM   #6
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Re: Labour Rates

Hey guys, how much does a car cost?

Oh wait 2 door or 4 door? Honda of Mercedes? Base package or with all the upgrades?

My estimate: somewhere between $1,000 and $100,000.


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First step is too see how the much the unit will sell for, what the Realtor drives as well as what the buyer drives.

Once these four figures have been reported, we will proceed with an exact price for you work.
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Hey guys I'm just wondering what you would charge to build things
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I'ma gonna low-ball ya Grumps...

Straight time not-to-exceed $99,900. If it hits the NTE, we re-negotiate.

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try the home depot they install.
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Prices will vary in between the lowest and highest estimates of all said work,did that help ya?.......................Need more info!!!!!!!!!!!
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So what kind of advice are you looking for? How to price building a duplex as opposed to building tri-plex or mono-plex?

How to ask an actual question? How to spell Labor?

I hope this helps.
In the Queens English you do actually spell Labour with a U , its only in America you drop the U, same as in 'Love thy Neighbour' (Neighbor)
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In the Queens English you do actually spell Labour with a U , its only in America you drop the U, same as in 'Love thy Neighbour' (Neighbor)
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Yeah you tell em,that how we dooze it Canada too.Labour,labour,labour!!!
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Old 02-25-2009, 06:36 PM   #14
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Re: Labour Rates

Yes the Limey and the Canuck are correct, the same with color and colour.
I figured the guy was from Canada so I could tweak him a little with the "labor" crack.

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Soooo, why wouldn't it be Louve thy neighbour???

Hiya JK
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Houws it going Renegade?
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Soooo, why wouldn't it be Louve thy neighbour???

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Hi Renegade, because if you were 'louve thy Neighbour' you would be in Paris!
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LOL Dave, was expecting someone to come up with a Paris comment on it.

One of my favorite (favourite so you limeys and canucks will understand) standups was years ago Gallager did a routine on how screwy the english language and it's phonetic contradition is. It's hilarious. ie laughter/daughter etc...
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LOL Dave, was expecting someone to come up with a Paris comment on it.

One of my favorite (favourite so you limeys and canucks will understand) standups was years ago Gallager did a routine on how screwy the english language and it's phonetic contradition is. It's hilarious. ie laughter/daughter etc...
Well im English and i can't explain that one either lol.
Just watched Gallager on you tube, now that is very funny!
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LOL Dave, was expecting someone to come up with a Paris comment on it.

One of my favorite (favourite so you limeys and canucks will understand) standups was years ago Gallager did a routine on how screwy the english language and it's phonetic contradition is. It's hilarious. ie laughter/daughter etc...
I remember seeing him do that . It seems I also remember George Carlin doing a routine on the same subject.

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