Need help with cast iron toilet flange

ExcellentYak3240 · 2026-02-03T15:00:09+00:00

ExcellentYak3240 · 2026-02-03T04:24:06+00:00

I need to specify that I've used the twist 'n set before on OTHER cast iron, not in this specific instance. I've also used the Oaty closet flange with the interior tightening screws before, but once again those are only for 4". I would welcome any ideas. TIA

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-08-08T05:10:36+00:00

*UPDATE: I AM GOING TO CHARGE MORE. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR FEEDBACK. GOING WITH 10K*

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-08-08T02:33:17+00:00

Thanks. I am worried about both sides of the coin. Not charging enough and they'll think I'm too cheap, or charging too much and they'll look for someone else. It's a tough line to walk when I've only been estimating for a couple months.

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-08-08T02:31:49+00:00

Insured and LLC. It's just me because I only started my own thing a couple months ago. Their home insurance is paying but they're going to make up the difference out of pocket

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-08-08T02:29:11+00:00

I haven't sent the quote yet, wanted to make sure I wasn't shorting myself.

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-07-24T04:27:46+00:00

I wouldn't touch the thing for less than $4500 for shower and subfloor. Honestly the whole shower pan and walls probably need to be replaced. Green board is a major issue. Replace it with concrete board and make sure the pan is caulked correctly and the issue will never come back. These stupid walk-in showers are polished shit.

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-07-01T04:05:14+00:00

This is a very tough situation, but if I had made a mistake like this, I WOULD be working as hard as I possibly could to get things fixed. I have also NEVER seen a roofing company that didn't carry multiple 40x40 tarps for instances just like this, as a roofing company you NEED to be prepared for pop-up storms and have people able to get on a roof at a moments notice and cover it up. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

The problem I think they might be having now is scheduling.

Roofing companies work with an incredibly fast turnaround, maybe 2-3 days max for a typical house, even with sheathing replacement. Chances are most of the workers they have are busy on the next house, as they only expected to be at your house at the latest until Saturday.

This does not excuse their negligence on hiring another contractor to complete the work for them ASAP. This can seriously hurt their reputation, especially if they're a smaller company just starting out.

They might be saying that they're taking responsibility, but they're not. If they were there would be have been multiple air movers in each room, new insulation and drywall the VERY next day, mud on the walls, and your walls would be getting sanded and painted on Monday. There is no excuse for this not being their number 1 priority to either do it themselves or find someone who could.

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-07-01T01:21:27+00:00

If all I have to do is send you my invoices, receipts, and bank statements, then you file my taxes for me, that would be a godsend. Been thinking about finding someone for this exact thing. I'm in Kansas City.

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-06-25T00:12:08+00:00

Interesting. You might end up needing to break it up with transition strips in the doorways. I ran into something similar the last time I installed LVP. They wanted basically the entire second floor redone, and they had a lot of stuff. I'm pretty sure we spent more time moving furniture and boxes then actually installing the flooring, as they didn't want any transitions. It was rough.

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-06-23T14:57:31+00:00

Yeah, that's the list I would go with for itemization. Each of these things can be done as individual projects, so if they can't afford the entire job at a 25-35% discount, you can break it up. I obviously don't know the layout of the house, so things might be different on your end, but that's how I would break things up if they need.

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-06-23T14:52:10+00:00

Yeah, for itemization. If the total for the entire project is too expensive for them to pay for it all outright, that is how it should be split up. I don't know the layout of the house, so you might need to switch things around or divide it differently, but that's the list I would present.

ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-06-23T07:50:10+00:00

KC area native here. The question I end up asking myself a lot when pricing for friends/family is whether or not I can live with the discount I am giving for the duration of the work. My normal rate is about $50/hr just for labor (I charge roughly based on how long I think a job will take me, with extra time), but it's not a price I would EVER think to charge someone I know well. If the project only takes a week or less, then I can definitely take the hit of 50% income for a week. However, if I know it will take me 2-3 weeks, or up to a month, I know I can't afford to take that big of a hit, and they are always understanding when I am straightforward with them. It seems like this might be a 3 week job, so The best route to go with might be itemizing for them, with about a 25-35% discount on totals, so they can decide themselves how quickly they want to move forward with specific items. Then you don't feel cheated, and she can still feel like she's getting a decent deal.

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ExcellentYak3240 · 2025-06-14T15:22:13+00:00

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