I am looking for a contractor to replace some siding, corner boards, two gable vents and some random water damage areas. I have one estimate but it seems too high. Unfortunately, many contractors increase the price when driving into our neighborhood. I am looking at about 80 pieces of hardie board, 6 corner boards, 2 gable vents, and a few other random repairs. The one quote that I have is $7k which seems out of range. I prefer to do the work myself but do not have the safety equipment and no way to reach the gable vents at 60 feet up.
As as a background, I need to have a concrete area replaced 38' x 10'. and a gentleman came by and took measurements. He gave me a quote fo 10 yards of concrete at $150 per yard plus $1200 labor. By my calculations, 380 sq feet divided by 81 sq ft is about 5 yards of concrete. It is amazing he would double the materials to inflate the cost by $750. Interesting how many people are taken by this type business practice. Th second quote I,received was $1800 total.
As as a background, I need to have a concrete area replaced 38' x 10'. and a gentleman came by and took measurements. He gave me a quote fo 10 yards of concrete at $150 per yard plus $1200 labor. By my calculations, 380 sq feet divided by 81 sq ft is about 5 yards of concrete. It is amazing he would double the materials to inflate the cost by $750. Interesting how many people are taken by this type business practice. Th second quote I,received was $1800 total.
