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11-05-2023, 11:34 AM
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Seattle redditor gets dominated by CHAD tradies (charging 70k for bath reno) -miring
70k to do that basic AF bathroom upgrade
tradies are absolutely taking people to the woodshed right now.
https://www.reddit.com/r/FirstTimeHo...rmal/?sort=new
tradies are absolutely taking people to the woodshed right now.
https://www.reddit.com/r/FirstTimeHo...rmal/?sort=new
11-05-2023, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted By Anachron⏩
it cant be more thna 5k in materials in that photo. 65k to install it?I mean, if the redditor doesn't want to pay so much, they can always complete the entire project themselves, right?
Right?
Right?
I need to become a tradie....
11-05-2023, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted By GooBaaa⏩
You're apparently so familiar with the process that you don't even know how to properly spell the word.They will get too srs
Two deposits then they fail to make the last payment thenyou put a leanon their house and use the loss of a income as a write off
Two deposits then they fail to make the last payment thenyou put a leanon their house and use the loss of a income as a write off
11-05-2023, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted By kengriffeyjr24⏩
That’s probably a 20k bathroom max if I’m spending 70k I’m doing all new windows though tbh think I spent that on my house (all custom windows since house is old)it cant be more thna 5k in materials in that photo. 65k to install it?
I need to become a tradie....
I need to become a tradie....
11-05-2023, 11:44 AM
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11-05-2023, 12:12 PM
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11-05-2023, 12:17 PM
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10k max 7ok would get you a new kitchen too
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11-05-2023, 12:42 PM
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I completely gutted my master bath (12'X'14' room) and redid everything from the plumbing to the electrical and I spent around 15k just in materials and that was prior to clownworld inflation Granted like 5,000 was on a 2 person Kohler airjet tub.
There is no reason anyone with a skilled trade should be taking less than fair value for their work seeing as how it increases the value of the property it is performed on. If a "sales" person can make a 100k than someone with actual skills should make double that.
There is no reason anyone with a skilled trade should be taking less than fair value for their work seeing as how it increases the value of the property it is performed on. If a "sales" person can make a 100k than someone with actual skills should make double that.
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11-05-2023, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted By kengriffeyjr24⏩
There's no way the materials are only $5K for that bathroom. You'd be surprised at what materials cost nowadays.it cant be more thna 5k in materials in that photo. 65k to install it?
I need to become a tradie....
I need to become a tradie....
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11-05-2023, 01:55 PM
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Just watched the new South Park special.
Tradies will be the new billionaires.
Tradies will be the new billionaires.
11-05-2023, 01:58 PM
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It depends on the finish he wants.
If he has checked multiple firms and all are starting at 70k does he think tradie firms collude or something? Typical reddit nonsense if I'm honest.
If he has checked multiple firms and all are starting at 70k does he think tradie firms collude or something? Typical reddit nonsense if I'm honest.
11-05-2023, 02:00 PM
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in the world of private constructions, if you have a job that needs 10k in materials, you are billing 50k for labor and charging 20k for the materials
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11-05-2023, 02:05 PM
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Should be about $32K in USD, at the very least. He got a flat ceiling which adds a few thousand (it's a huge PITA to do) and extra thick stone (or whatever) on the vanity.
But there might have been some structural work done from rotten floors/walls. That can add up real fast.
I have that exact same tub.
See that alcove in the tub area? That piece of Schluter is around $300.
But there might have been some structural work done from rotten floors/walls. That can add up real fast.
I have that exact same tub.
See that alcove in the tub area? That piece of Schluter is around $300.
11-05-2023, 02:10 PM
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I did have someone come to quote for 3 bathrooms, they wanted about 100k, when I said I would have to think about it, he became distressed and angry I wouldnt commit or give any deposits, I had to kick him out of my house.
I will say it is pretty hard to find good quality tradies that do renos. Lots of them try and fleece you for sure.
I will say it is pretty hard to find good quality tradies that do renos. Lots of them try and fleece you for sure.
11-05-2023, 02:25 PM
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Tradies are the alphas of society. I have so much respect for them, mirin their lives hard. I wish I went that route in life. At least working with your hands gives men purpose and fulfillment.
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Starting to think it is worth it to take some kind of handyman course where you learn everything about plumbing, cars etc
so you never get in this situation.
They can do whatever they want with you.
so you never get in this situation.
They can do whatever they want with you.
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
She's 100% correct,https://www.theshowroomatrubenstein.com/Bathroom-v2.htmThere's no way the materials are only $5K for that bathroom. You'd be surprised at what materials cost nowadays.
That could easily cost 70k with a custom tile shower and tile floor and high end fixtures
11-05-2023, 02:51 PM
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11-05-2023, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
The first picture could be done for 6-7k in materials. Look at the vanity. It's not custom made and doesn't have any expensive countertop material, $800. All the shower tile is just subway tile which goes for between $.15 to $2 for each tile. Let's say $1.50 each at 600 pieces = $900. The cement backer board, water proofing, and thinset = $250. The floor tile may be marble for $4-$10 sq ft. Call it $7 sq ft at 60 sq ft = $420. Bathtubs like the picture go for $200-$1000. Let's say $600 in the middle range. Toilet is $200. Light fixture is simple $150. Faucet doesn't look fancey $150. Shower valve/head $250. Shower door $1000. Mirror is $150. Ceiling vent is $100. If you have to sheetrock the whole bathroom with mud, tape, screws, sanding blocks, sheetrock = $300. Paint = $100. This is a remodel so all the plumbing should be in place with only minor work needed. You're at $5800 with tax.There's no way the materials are only $5K for that bathroom. You'd be surprised at what materials cost nowadays.
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11-05-2023, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted By GuineaDago585⏩
There's a good reason why you never see tradies acting like e-warriors. They actually lead fulfilling lives.Tradies are the alphas of society. I have so much respect for them, mirin their lives hard. I wish I went that route in life. At least working with your hands gives men purpose and fulfillment.
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average house is like 450k.
brb one bathroom cost 1/4 of the house's equity....
just lol at bathroomcells. think of all the work and effort to build a 70k bmw (decades of research and testing). now imagine some tradies putting together some tile and vanity sets they bought from a buddy wholesale and charging you the SAME PRICE for like 1 weeks effort.
brb one bathroom cost 1/4 of the house's equity....
just lol at bathroomcells. think of all the work and effort to build a 70k bmw (decades of research and testing). now imagine some tradies putting together some tile and vanity sets they bought from a buddy wholesale and charging you the SAME PRICE for like 1 weeks effort.
11-05-2023, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted By Anachron⏩
In all real tea it's probably more around 10k for materials for that project, depending on the shower system and condition of the existing bathroom.Fukin LOL if you think $5K goes anywhere close to material costs in that project.
But for the purpose of the argument, let's say it is - the redditor is free to buy said $5K worth of material and install himself.
But for the purpose of the argument, let's say it is - the redditor is free to buy said $5K worth of material and install himself.
The prices of tile and fixtures can also vary wildly. That vanity could be $1000 or it could be $5000. Tile could be $500 or could be $3000. It's a wild world out there.
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11-05-2023, 04:24 PM
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And yet the misc still tries to LOL at tradies
Lmao they’re banking 65k for a week’s work
But let’s say you weren’t actually moving anything around in terms of pipes etc
There not structural damage from water leakage etc that needs repairing (again, no before pics or details)
And it’s just a standard tear out and waterproofing/refit
Tiles are large format porcelain glaze (ie they’re not actually using real marble)
Maybe it’s possible?
Ok maybe another $1k in tile glue and waterproofing membrane
But that materials cost is not far off
Achievable if they’re getting trade prices
Lmao they’re banking 65k for a week’s work
Originally Posted By Anachron⏩
Well there is fukk-all information to go onFukin LOL if you think $5K goes anywhere close to material costs in that project.
But for the purpose of the argument, let's say it is - the redditor is free to buy said $5K worth of material and install himself.
But for the purpose of the argument, let's say it is - the redditor is free to buy said $5K worth of material and install himself.
But let’s say you weren’t actually moving anything around in terms of pipes etc
There not structural damage from water leakage etc that needs repairing (again, no before pics or details)
And it’s just a standard tear out and waterproofing/refit
Tiles are large format porcelain glaze (ie they’re not actually using real marble)
Maybe it’s possible?
Ok maybe another $1k in tile glue and waterproofing membrane
But that materials cost is not far off
Achievable if they’re getting trade prices
11-05-2023, 04:25 PM
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I’ve been warning people IRL about this for about a year now
So many people are looking to buy “fixer uppers” to save money without having the ability to do the big jobs themselves
I’ve been warning them that the estimates they think are accurate are years old and inflation has doubled or tripled the actual price a contractor is gonna pass onto you. Contractors are also gonna look up and see you just bought in this environment and think you are made of gold and jack up the price even more. Expect to pay 50k for a new roof, 50k for new plumbing etc. your realtor is bullchitting you when they say a new roof is only gonna cost 15k. They just want that commission check so they’ll deceive you about that
So many people are looking to buy “fixer uppers” to save money without having the ability to do the big jobs themselves
I’ve been warning them that the estimates they think are accurate are years old and inflation has doubled or tripled the actual price a contractor is gonna pass onto you. Contractors are also gonna look up and see you just bought in this environment and think you are made of gold and jack up the price even more. Expect to pay 50k for a new roof, 50k for new plumbing etc. your realtor is bullchitting you when they say a new roof is only gonna cost 15k. They just want that commission check so they’ll deceive you about that
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11-05-2023, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted By r32gojirra⏩
You aren't talking to the type of person who would know anything about this subject.Well there is fukk-all information to go on
But let’s say you weren’t actually moving anything around in terms of pipes etc
There not structural damage from water leakage etc that needs repairing (again, no before pics or details)
And it’s just a standard tear out and waterproofing/refit
Tiles are large format porcelain glaze (ie they’re not actually using real marble)
Maybe it’s possible?
Ok maybe another $1k in tile glue and waterproofing membrane
But that materials cost is not far off
But let’s say you weren’t actually moving anything around in terms of pipes etc
There not structural damage from water leakage etc that needs repairing (again, no before pics or details)
And it’s just a standard tear out and waterproofing/refit
Tiles are large format porcelain glaze (ie they’re not actually using real marble)
Maybe it’s possible?
Ok maybe another $1k in tile glue and waterproofing membrane
But that materials cost is not far off
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Originally Posted By Anachron⏩
Yup, this is the consequence of decades of telling kids “go to college so you don’t have to turn a wrench!”Just LOL @ people who seethe at how much tradies can charge, because men have lost any practical skill that used to be common place...
If you don't want to spend that much money, do it yourself.
Then call a tradie because you fuked it up.
If you don't want to spend that much money, do it yourself.
Then call a tradie because you fuked it up.
Now the dude can charge you a thousand bucks just to unclog a toilet
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Makes me kinda wanna become a tradie ngl
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