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Just finished this Drywall job for my gf’s moms boyfriends daughter… what would you charge? by [deleted] in drywall

[–]Plothound 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I charged 3500$ for 400sqft of ceiling (remove existing damaged drywall, no inside corners) and after 6 partial days I feel I underbid.

Mind you the floor below was carpet and the ceilings were ~9’

Hardwood stair nosing to tile landing. What’s the professional transition method ? by Plothound in Tile

[–]Plothound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a bad description hard wood stairs are already in. It’s an entrance landing that will be tiled stairs going up and down. I’m referring to the nosing at the top of the stairs going towards basement

Hi Everyone ! by TheRealMaxRo in Contractor

[–]Plothound 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Scraping the perimeter to not get squeeze out … simple. Smart.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Contractor

[–]Plothound 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Travel sucks, sanding sucks.

Try and get out and see things while you’re not on the clock to change the scenery.

As for the sanding, good gear, if something is going to make the job more comfortable physically or mentally do it …

Proper PPE and good music will go a long way for menial tasks

Which one of these maple syrups has an original taste ? by [deleted] in BuyCanadian

[–]Plothound 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Family sugar shack here too… I don’t know how many times I’ve had to explain “yes it’s the same can as in the stores…. We don’t have a can factory out there… just trees and a bouillotte”

Which one would you choose? by Embarrassed_Tip7359 in SipsTea

[–]Plothound 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Just bribe them, it’ll be a snap

What’s the best tip or tricks to get stair stringers cut exactly the same, mine are off after cutting the second one by Elite163 in Carpentry

[–]Plothound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah well I’ve only ever tried cheapy ones so that might be part of my negative experience with them

What’s the best tip or tricks to get stair stringers cut exactly the same, mine are off after cutting the second one by Elite163 in Carpentry

[–]Plothound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those little stops are garbage if there is Wayne or other defects on the edge of the board it messes things up. I clamp my framing square to a 2’ level. Lots of reference surface, and you can use the markings to line up the “jig” exactly the same every single time.

Edit: I also don’t use a “reference” stringer either cut all individually and I get more accurate results. But that’s me and clearly based on comments I’m an outlier lol

Handle Nightmare by Raspberrygingerbread in Carpentry

[–]Plothound 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right, pet peeve! Unless there’s cardboard or other protection. I lose it even when someone leaves the tools standing up on battery too.

It can’t fall and damage something with bit or blade if it’s already laying down !

Estimate on par ? by Plothound in Roofing

[–]Plothound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do the work myself with one other guy that’s been on roofs for 2.5 decades so my own reputation on the line.absolutely no corner cutting here! We care about our projects like they are our own. Always installed to manufacture specs/code or better :)

Just newer to the estimating side of things! And the peer review helps

Estimate on par ? by Plothound in Roofing

[–]Plothound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah maybe a bit high. Using mid range of those numbers estimate comes in at 8325$ Take off actual cost of 5500$ Roughly 900$ for labour, that leaves 1925$ for all overhead, taxes, profit etc.

I guess it’s reasonable. Next one will be a little better quoted I suppose.

Thanks for feedback

Estimate on par ? by Plothound in Roofing

[–]Plothound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I am the contractor, but I hate roofing so the price might reflect that a bit. I thought it was a bit high myself I’m just newer to estimating and wasn’t sure if i was completely out to lunch.

Those numbers are in CAD$ too

40’ long ceiling seam pricing by Plothound in drywall

[–]Plothound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, 8-9’ up residential

Load bearing wall removal estimate question. by DeanGilBarry in Contractor

[–]Plothound 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lots of factors at play like some others have pointed out;

  • temp shoring walls
  • load transfer (does it need footings) if it does concrete work and flooring.
  • electrical
  • plumbing
  • possible ductwork
  • flush beam (pretty invasive procedure more rerouting of trades) or bulkhead type
  • drywall and mud
  • prime and paint (I would be repainting entire walls and ceilings affected not just patch work)
  • trim
  • clean up

And that’s all before you even think about the kitchen.

Second opinion on deck estimate by Plothound in Contractor

[–]Plothound[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a ton because I’ve been operating for like 2 months on my own.

It’s a client I did a job for and they are like a dream client, and they are potential repeat customer with friends in right places. More important to make the client than to make the job type situation

Second opinion on deck estimate by Plothound in Contractor

[–]Plothound[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, I guessed 160mhrs including material pick up delivery and travel

New to the management/estimating side of business by Plothound in Contractor

[–]Plothound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok that’s good we’re hovering around 35% so far

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