Remodelling
Nov 1st 2005, 10:51 pm
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Remodelling
**** me I've just been quoted $20,000 to remodel my downstairs bathroom, its only as big as a flaming matchbox as well.. 
I've got another 2 to do as well..
Am I missing something but all the contractors I've had make a big deal about the tiling, whats so hard about tiling in this country? I only want to tile round the bath, not the whole flaming room!
Apparantly this quote was 'cheap' according to the contractor as most bathrooms cost $50,000 plus to do..
Anyone had any experience of this, what did you pay, how long did it take etc..
I've got another 2 to do as well..
Am I missing something but all the contractors I've had make a big deal about the tiling, whats so hard about tiling in this country? I only want to tile round the bath, not the whole flaming room!
Apparantly this quote was 'cheap' according to the contractor as most bathrooms cost $50,000 plus to do..
Anyone had any experience of this, what did you pay, how long did it take etc..
Nov 1st 2005, 10:54 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by woodsey
**** me I've just been quoted $20,000 to remodel my downstairs bathroom, its only as big as a flaming matchbox as well..
I've got another 2 to do as well..
Am I missing something but all the contractors I've had make a big deal about the tiling, whats so hard about tiling in this country? I only want to tile round the bath, not the whole flaming room!
Apparantly this quote was 'cheap' according to the contractor as most bathrooms cost $50,000 plus to do..
Anyone had any experience of this, what did you pay, how long did it take etc..
I've got another 2 to do as well..
Am I missing something but all the contractors I've had make a big deal about the tiling, whats so hard about tiling in this country? I only want to tile round the bath, not the whole flaming room!
Apparantly this quote was 'cheap' according to the contractor as most bathrooms cost $50,000 plus to do..
Anyone had any experience of this, what did you pay, how long did it take etc..
Nov 1st 2005, 11:10 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by woodsey
omg, can't believe I've used the word 'remodel'..
Nov 1st 2005, 11:15 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by britvic
LOL bit posh "remodel" you mean do up the bathroom dont you
Nov 1st 2005, 11:22 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by woodsey
**** me I've just been quoted $20,000 to remodel my downstairs bathroom, its only as big as a flaming matchbox as well..
I've got another 2 to do as well..
Am I missing something but all the contractors I've had make a big deal about the tiling, whats so hard about tiling in this country? I only want to tile round the bath, not the whole flaming room!
Apparantly this quote was 'cheap' according to the contractor as most bathrooms cost $50,000 plus to do..
Anyone had any experience of this, what did you pay, how long did it take etc..
I've got another 2 to do as well..
Am I missing something but all the contractors I've had make a big deal about the tiling, whats so hard about tiling in this country? I only want to tile round the bath, not the whole flaming room!
Apparantly this quote was 'cheap' according to the contractor as most bathrooms cost $50,000 plus to do..
Anyone had any experience of this, what did you pay, how long did it take etc..
are the tiles solid platinum?
I suggest DIY - its not hard
things like this you can break it down
How much is you time worth?
Is this more or less than the contractor wants?
Nov 1st 2005, 11:23 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by woodsey
**** me I've just been quoted $20,000 to remodel my downstairs bathroom, its only as big as a flaming matchbox as well..
I've got another 2 to do as well..
Am I missing something but all the contractors I've had make a big deal about the tiling, whats so hard about tiling in this country? I only want to tile round the bath, not the whole flaming room!
Apparantly this quote was 'cheap' according to the contractor as most bathrooms cost $50,000 plus to do..
Anyone had any experience of this, what did you pay, how long did it take etc..
I've got another 2 to do as well..
Am I missing something but all the contractors I've had make a big deal about the tiling, whats so hard about tiling in this country? I only want to tile round the bath, not the whole flaming room!
Apparantly this quote was 'cheap' according to the contractor as most bathrooms cost $50,000 plus to do..
Anyone had any experience of this, what did you pay, how long did it take etc..
Nov 1st 2005, 11:24 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by woodsey
omg, can't believe I've used the word 'remodel'..
Nov 1st 2005, 11:25 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
:scared: :scared: :scared: I need to put my prices up
Nov 1st 2005, 11:29 pm
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Re: Remodelling
talking about remodling...have you seen what Tom is up to??
Nov 1st 2005, 11:29 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by woodsey
what you mean you do bathrooms, keep them prices low, I'll pay for your flight and you can come and do mine..
Nov 1st 2005, 11:30 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
talking about remodling...have you seen what Tom is up to??
Nov 1st 2005, 11:32 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Do it yourself...those prices are insane...should be able to get an extension added for that money
Nov 1st 2005, 11:33 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
are the tiles solid platinum?
I suggest DIY - its not hard
things like this you can break it down
How much is you time worth?
Is this more or less than the contractor wants?
I suggest DIY - its not hard
things like this you can break it down
How much is you time worth?
Is this more or less than the contractor wants?
he was providing the bath ($200 in Lowes), vanity unit which he was custom making but its only a single 24" wide one (about $500), granite top ($1500) and the travatine floor but its only about 2 square metres of floor tile ffs..hubby has talked about doing it ourselves but the last time he went near a bathroom to fix a leak we had 3 inches of water on the floor and a hefty call out charge for a plumber on Christmas Eve..
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Nov 1st 2005, 11:34 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
talking about remodling...have you seen what Tom is up to??
Nov 1st 2005, 11:34 pm
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Re: Remodelling
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
It's strange you say that, I may be flying to LA, Camarillo to be precise, middle of November to "remodel' one of my SILs bedrooms.
or if you don't fancy doing my bathroom we should at least meet for a beer or three.. 