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Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.
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09-28-2009, 08:28 PM
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Union Electrician
Trade: Electricial Contractor / Electrician
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Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.
Is there an average dollar amount per square foot that electrical contractors try to closely stick to when estimating a remodel commercial building?
Gutting an old store and putting in a clothing store. A whole bunch of new lights. Thanks in advance, Rese 
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09-28-2009, 08:30 PM
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Illusion of Perfection
Trade: Carpenter
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.
Aren't you one of these said "electrical contractors"?
What number do you use? You just answered your own questions. Congrats. |
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09-28-2009, 08:35 PM
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Union Electrician
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.Quote:
$1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 etc.... Which dollar amount per square foot do you stay around for commercial buildings? Rese |
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09-28-2009, 08:37 PM
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Illusion of Perfection
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.Quote:
I'd go with $3.50/ft...but that's just me...hopefully some other members will respond with their numbers. |
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09-28-2009, 08:38 PM
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Trade: Professional Pie and Pastry Taster
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.Quote:
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I'm going with alemon ~ FIRM.
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09-28-2009, 08:40 PM
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The Duke
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.
Here, read this.
http://www.contractortalk.com/f16/pr...success-27899/ 36,000 sf and you're not sure? Please rethink this before you learn a very costly lesson.
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09-28-2009, 08:48 PM
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Illusion of Perfection
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.
Celtic - I am still waiting for your number....
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09-28-2009, 08:54 PM
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Union Electrician
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.Quote:
Me too Rese |
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09-28-2009, 08:56 PM
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Union Electrician
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.Quote:
What kind of overhead do you have? and where are you doing business? Rese |
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09-28-2009, 08:58 PM
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The Duke
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Re: Electrical Estimating 36,000 Sq Ft.
This is ridiculous. Read the link I gave you. 10 posts in 2 years, mostly about how to price something within your trade.
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