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The original was posted on /r/carpentry by /u/OhFuhSho on 2024-11-05 05:26:45+00:00.
Please share your craziest estimating stories.
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Washington State, USA
- 350 linear feet of baseboard/trim
- Painting included
- Caulking, wood filler, sanding, repainting included
- Not sure if demo was part of the process
- Live-in situation, so I’d need to move furniture around or work around whatever he had in his home.
As soon as I shared my estimate, he said it was insane and soon after ended the conversation.
Right before leaving, he said it shouldn’t take more than 4-5 hours and should cost him $300 or less.
I’m willing to admit that my estimate MAY have been steep, even though I don’t think so … but at his rate I’d pretty much be paying him.
What’s your craziest estimating story?