How Much Do I Charge? Sliding Windows.

MHMConstruction

Sorry, I've always wanted to do that

Seriously, I've done a bunch of window jobs in this particular neighborhood and today got a call for another window job, but the lady wants to be different from her neighbors, and have sliding windows (side to side) instead of Ye Old Up and Down double or single hungers

Never installed a sliding window - at least not sober

Any difference on the labor/install side? I know there is a difference on the material side.....

much love

MHM

bwalley

In Florida you need to be licensed to install windows, MHM Construction Services is not listed with https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp I suggest you get appropriately licensed.

dkillianjr

Not really, in my opinion they are about the same to install.


Dave

MHMConstruction

bwalley

I suggest you offer up some good advice or get off my forum post, you Negative Nancy

Ever think MHM might be SHORT for something??

Try license #CBC 125554...... oh what do I care?

Thanks arse - I appreciate you spending the time to try to look me up

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MHMConstruction

dkillianjr,

Many thanks - all I was looking for was a simple answer from a fellow contractor who has dealt w/ sliding windows.

you da man - submitting my bid as we speak

OH - how much do I charge??

bwalley

You must have typed in the wrong license number CBC 125554, does not come up.

dkillianjr

As much as you can!



Dave

sk071077

One thing about the sliders. Make sure the bottom track is perfectly shimmed and not over tightened, or the window won't opperate propperly. You got to be a little more careful than with a single hung. Hope this helps.

MHMConstruction

sk07-

that makes sense to me - I appreciate the input

bwalley

As far as pricing, why would it matter if the window is a SH, DH or Horizontal slider?

I have a formula (proprietary information) I use when bidding on windows, and the type of window is not factored into it.

One thing you want to make sure of when doing a residential window change out, especially if going to horizontal sliders is you maintain the minimum correct net free opening size for egress.

I can look the code up for you and post it, if you need it.

How wide are the openings the client wants horizontal sliders installed in?

jarvis design

Hey bwalley, Do you check every contractor for their appropriate license?

Don't you have something better to do?

I am all for getting the hacks out of the industry, but man, you are something else!

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bwalley

I only look up the Florida licenses, what clues me into a guy being unlicensed is stupid questions like was posted in this thread.

Florida has the highest standards in the United States for contractor licensing and I am happy we are so strict, but it still doesn't keep unlicensed hacks from bidding on jobs they are not legally allowed to do or are unqualified to do.

One thing I think is great in Florida as well as many other states, is a person can hire an unlicensed person to do work for them, refuse to pay for it, and the unlicensed person cannot sue or lien them.

enforcer

yeah,there are alot of jerk off's that post here and its never anything constructive. always negative. just ignore them. why someone would bother to check for a license is beyond me. why not just answer the friggin question! another clown.

bwalley

I am sure that is what you tell your clients.