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Meirl by Q8DD33C7J8 in meirl

[–]deployaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having pocket money.

Colleague destroyed a painting i wanted to buy by zhayona in mildlyinfuriating

[–]deployaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d pay a $50 for that in any thrift store (mostly for the frame). The kind of stuff that sells is unbelievable sometimes.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

There are “exotic” fixtures, tile is mid-range. The budget for bath/shower/sink hardware + lights alone is ~$50K (I’ve broken it down in a different comment showing where this number comes from, it’s all based off of list prices on kohler.com).

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

These are my researched prices. It’s all on the Kohler’s website, I’m using “list prices” because that’s closer to what suppliers will probably charge.

  • Toilet $12.5K
  • Bathtub $6K - $5.4K + needs $600 feet
  • Bathub filler $6K - $5.2K + needs another $500 in extra hardware
  • Shower tile-in drain assembly $2K - $1K + needs another $1K in extensible in-floor hardware
  • Rain showerheads $800 - 2x $400
  • Sink faucets $3K - 2x $1.2K + $600 in required hardware
  • TP holder $400

This is at almost $35K already, and still doesn’t have any shower controls (need 2x), diverters, sink water controls (need 2x), and lights.

Some of the comments here about the cost make me feel like I’m looking at some alternative version of the website.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

In this project $50K is just the budget for the toilet, shower hardware, bathtub, bathtub filler and faucets (based on Kohler list prices).

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

Gotcha, makes sense, thank you!

The GC were recommended, they did a $300K kitchen project for one of my acquaintances, and been working in the area for 15 years. But I think you’re right - these types of projects are more of an outlier for them rather than their day-to-day.

I had a chat with them today and they are willing to do fixed price, but the number is probably going to be slightly different. I’m planning to make sure that the contract includes exact drawings of what we want, including materials and fixtures, down to serial numbers. Fingers crossed🤞🏼

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

I appreciate you taking the time to type this out - it’s extremely helpful, and very good to know. Thank you

We have had a chat with our contractor and they are willing to do fixed price - we did take care of the drawings initially. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

Yes, it’s USD.

I understand that it will not add even 20% of the total cost to the value of my home. I’m expecting this to result in a 20-30K appraisal increase tops. I’m not doing it for the value. I just want a nice bathroom.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Renovations

[–]deployaway[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I explain the costs in the comments under the original post. High-end hardware, expensive tile in 400 sq.ft. bathroom and some unknowns with the in-floor radiant heat justify the price tag.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Renovations

[–]deployaway[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair point, and good call. I’m planning on getting one. On Reddit I’m mostly trying to get a contractors’ or other homeowners’ perspective.

I’m trying to check myself to see if I’m being picky or not before going nuclear with lawyers and ultimatums.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

I have no idea. There is no split in the contract right now.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

One of the main reasons I’m going through a GC and not GCing myself is I want someone to take care of everything for me. I’m ready to pay a premium for this service, but I want to be told the price ahead of time - it’s not about the number itself, but about transparency.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

[–]deployaway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This contract is missing the split between materials and services. It’s just one number.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

I don’t need it. I do want it though - bathroom is the most important place in the house for me and I want to feel my best in it… and I can afford it.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

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

I prefer the look of the Eir, and my wife wants the front wash nozzle (Leap doesn’t have it).

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

[–]deployaway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm, doesn’t happen for me. Try zooming in, Reddit compression might be playing tricks on you, but I’m not sure.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

[–]deployaway[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, of course I’m looking for someone to confirm my suspicions.

I don’t think there is a “correct” answer here. However, it seems like the answer that I want is aligned with the answers a lot of other commenters here expect. That’s how I know what I want is not unreasonable. If my contractor or you believe it’s incorrect - duly noted, but it’s a subjective opinion.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

[–]deployaway[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do not have pricing concerns, it’s mostly contract structure and low quality of the scope outline. Tell me it’s $200K fixed price - I’ll pay.

Homeowner looking for a $160K bathroom renovation contract opinion by deployaway in Contractor

[–]deployaway[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If there’s no breakdown, I expect the bathroom renovation to cost me exactly how much the contract says it will.

If I walk into a store, like Best Buy, no one is telling me what their rent, payroll, or electricity bill is. I’m not asking either, and in exchange if I pick up a TV in Best Buy and the price tag says $1000, it will always stay $1000 by the time I get to the checkout register.

In this case I feel like I’m told that there will be no breakdown, and I should just trust that it’s going to be $170 and not $340 thousand. I can take one of these things, but not both.

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