Posted by Les on March 12, 2002 at 05:48:20:
Been hearing that the unusual wheather (warmth) is having impact on certain industries, construction and building has increased because of mild winter and warmer temperatures, this could have effect on the cost of supplies,(more demand) just a thought
Is this happening in YOUR TOWN? - Posted by Dave
Posted by Dave on March 12, 2002 at 24:38:37:
For all the rehabbers, Have you had a serious increase in contracting estimates lately? Even the “smaller” operators are hardly what I would consider reasonable. Today for example, I was quoted 105-110 bucks a sq/ft for a whole house refurb, which equates to about 160 dollars U.S. Could y’all give some feedback re your town?
Re: Is this happening in YOUR TOWN? - Posted by Tom (GA)
Posted by Tom (GA) on March 13, 2002 at 14:11:18:
You can build from the ground up for less than half of that. Why bother.
Tom
Re: Is this happening in YOUR TOWN? - Posted by SCook85
Posted by SCook85 on March 12, 2002 at 11:05:54:
Yes, the costs of my renovations have been going up. Subcontractors are not willing to work for what they would six months ago. They aren’t dealing as much and just have the attitude that they don’t have to do it. There is plenty of other work out there and the people are willing to pay.
Steve