Window Install Questions - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Brickie · 02-18-2009, 09:29 PM

I'm curious as to to how you guys handle pricing inquiries from GC's or HO's.

TO be more specific:

Do you guys provide break downs such as:

it's xxx to remove existing window & xxx to install the new window

or

do you you state: it's xxxxxxxx to remove old and install new

Patrick · 02-18-2009, 09:37 PM

one price for the whole job

**loneframer** · 02-18-2009, 09:43 PM

Package pricing baby. Itemized proposals upon request. Last time I broke down a proposal I was only awarded the contracts on the items I was cheaper on. Had my arm twisted for the rest. Spent days held up by other subs.

bwalley · 02-18-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brickie

I'm curious as to to how you guys handle pricing inquiries from GC's or HO's.

TO be more specific:

Do you guys provide break downs such as:

it's xxx to remove existing window & xxx to install the new window

or

do you you state: it's xxxxxxxx to remove old and install new

Lump sum bid.

shanekw1 · 02-18-2009, 09:48 PM

One price.

Home Work Pro · 02-18-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loneframer

Package pricing baby. Itemized proposals upon request. Last time I broke down a proposal I was only awarded the contracts on the items I was cheaper on. Had my arm twisted for the rest. Spent days held up by other subs.

been there, done that, no more break downs

Brickie · 02-18-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick

one price for the whole job

That's what I have been doing. I just ran into a situation with a GC that I thought was strange. It's a former forclosure apt bldg. being converted into "luxory condos" 30+ boarded up openings ranging from 3'x3' to 12'x6'. Part of my scope is to install glassblock window panels in all the boarded up openings. The GC wants a break down of labor costs to remove boards & glass install.

HomeSealed · 02-18-2009, 11:48 PM

IMO, a window install includes removal of the old and installation of the new and should be quoted as one price. It is not like a kitchen remodel or something where it makes sense to break things down.

akimity · 02-19-2009, 10:52 AM

ignore

TRC · 02-21-2009, 06:34 PM

lump sum. Used to list everything, then they say things like " why do you charge $10 to remove the storm window"? "Is that something i can do"?