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  • July 17, 2009 at 4:35 PM #433122
    an
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    [quote=uneven]Great. I’m in Carlsbad. I’ll PM you now. Thanks.[/quote]
    I just replied.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:17 PM #433471
    NotCranky
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    Looks like you got it worked out, uneven. It makes sense that the builder is inflexible and/or expensive for any changes at this stage. Those numbers AN is giving look good.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:17 PM #432959
    NotCranky
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    Looks like you got it worked out, uneven. It makes sense that the builder is inflexible and/or expensive for any changes at this stage. Those numbers AN is giving look good.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:17 PM #433702
    NotCranky
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    Looks like you got it worked out, uneven. It makes sense that the builder is inflexible and/or expensive for any changes at this stage. Those numbers AN is giving look good.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:17 PM #433540
    NotCranky
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    Looks like you got it worked out, uneven. It makes sense that the builder is inflexible and/or expensive for any changes at this stage. Those numbers AN is giving look good.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:17 PM #433171
    NotCranky
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    Looks like you got it worked out, uneven. It makes sense that the builder is inflexible and/or expensive for any changes at this stage. Those numbers AN is giving look good.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:40 PM #433495
    propertysearchaddiction
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    I know several people who had the builder carpet installed then ripped it out the day after closing and hired someone to install tile or wood floors. They probably saved 50%-70%. Honestly the prices they charge for upgrades are outrageous!!!! It is a bit more of a pain but it will save you thousands of dollars to do it this way. This is their prime way of making profits so they are unwilling to negotiate.

    You can negotiate some sweet deals with contractors these days. I have a friend in University City who just dry walled and finished the garage, added an attic, laundry room, installed new interior doors through out, closet organizers in all closets, and new flooring in the hall and master bedroom for around $10,000-$15,000. The previous quote last year was $20,000-$30,000 and that was just for finishing the garage.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:40 PM #432984
    propertysearchaddiction
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    I know several people who had the builder carpet installed then ripped it out the day after closing and hired someone to install tile or wood floors. They probably saved 50%-70%. Honestly the prices they charge for upgrades are outrageous!!!! It is a bit more of a pain but it will save you thousands of dollars to do it this way. This is their prime way of making profits so they are unwilling to negotiate.

    You can negotiate some sweet deals with contractors these days. I have a friend in University City who just dry walled and finished the garage, added an attic, laundry room, installed new interior doors through out, closet organizers in all closets, and new flooring in the hall and master bedroom for around $10,000-$15,000. The previous quote last year was $20,000-$30,000 and that was just for finishing the garage.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:40 PM #433727
    propertysearchaddiction
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    I know several people who had the builder carpet installed then ripped it out the day after closing and hired someone to install tile or wood floors. They probably saved 50%-70%. Honestly the prices they charge for upgrades are outrageous!!!! It is a bit more of a pain but it will save you thousands of dollars to do it this way. This is their prime way of making profits so they are unwilling to negotiate.

    You can negotiate some sweet deals with contractors these days. I have a friend in University City who just dry walled and finished the garage, added an attic, laundry room, installed new interior doors through out, closet organizers in all closets, and new flooring in the hall and master bedroom for around $10,000-$15,000. The previous quote last year was $20,000-$30,000 and that was just for finishing the garage.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:40 PM #433564
    propertysearchaddiction
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    I know several people who had the builder carpet installed then ripped it out the day after closing and hired someone to install tile or wood floors. They probably saved 50%-70%. Honestly the prices they charge for upgrades are outrageous!!!! It is a bit more of a pain but it will save you thousands of dollars to do it this way. This is their prime way of making profits so they are unwilling to negotiate.

    You can negotiate some sweet deals with contractors these days. I have a friend in University City who just dry walled and finished the garage, added an attic, laundry room, installed new interior doors through out, closet organizers in all closets, and new flooring in the hall and master bedroom for around $10,000-$15,000. The previous quote last year was $20,000-$30,000 and that was just for finishing the garage.

    July 17, 2009 at 5:40 PM #433196
    propertysearchaddiction
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    I know several people who had the builder carpet installed then ripped it out the day after closing and hired someone to install tile or wood floors. They probably saved 50%-70%. Honestly the prices they charge for upgrades are outrageous!!!! It is a bit more of a pain but it will save you thousands of dollars to do it this way. This is their prime way of making profits so they are unwilling to negotiate.

    You can negotiate some sweet deals with contractors these days. I have a friend in University City who just dry walled and finished the garage, added an attic, laundry room, installed new interior doors through out, closet organizers in all closets, and new flooring in the hall and master bedroom for around $10,000-$15,000. The previous quote last year was $20,000-$30,000 and that was just for finishing the garage.

    July 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM #433485
    ocrenter
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    propsearchaddiction is right, generally most contractors are now willing to do work at 50% peak pricing. if the one you are talking to is unwilling, just move on to the next one.

    a good rule of thumb is simply get the cost the builder quotes you, and aim for 50-60% of that price for after-market work.

    July 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM #433786
    ocrenter
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    propsearchaddiction is right, generally most contractors are now willing to do work at 50% peak pricing. if the one you are talking to is unwilling, just move on to the next one.

    a good rule of thumb is simply get the cost the builder quotes you, and aim for 50-60% of that price for after-market work.

    July 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM #433858
    ocrenter
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    propsearchaddiction is right, generally most contractors are now willing to do work at 50% peak pricing. if the one you are talking to is unwilling, just move on to the next one.

    a good rule of thumb is simply get the cost the builder quotes you, and aim for 50-60% of that price for after-market work.

    July 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM #434024
    ocrenter
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    propsearchaddiction is right, generally most contractors are now willing to do work at 50% peak pricing. if the one you are talking to is unwilling, just move on to the next one.

    a good rule of thumb is simply get the cost the builder quotes you, and aim for 50-60% of that price for after-market work.

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