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Specific job site conditions – Is there an existing condition that will require additional time and attention in designing or installing the project? Specific molding that we need to match, floors or walls that are significantly out of plumb or level, etc.

This can limit the amount of work we can get done in a day, stretching a one day installation into two. Some apartment buildings have strict work hours for contractors.

#Bookshelf 2 ft wide install#

Job site location or work rules – Projects in apartments often take longer to deliver and install than those in houses.Projects taller than 10′ are evaluated on an individual project basis. Installations from 8-10 feet tall are assessed a small premium. Height – Taller units are more complicated to build and install.We then take into account certain conditions that may affect the cost or time involved in building or installing the unit. This price can vary, but it is usually in the range of $850 – $1100 per linear foot. Assuming the unit will be no more than 8ft tall, we start our pricing with a rough calculation of the total length of the unit x our base price. Our basic cabinetry pricing is based on a linear footage model.

What’s the “back of the envelope” math that you use to give people a rough price? Anything that adds time to any of those three areas is going to add to the cost of the project. Jean Lauer: What’s the basic overview people should keep in mind when considering a custom built-in bookcase?ĭoug: The material costs are relatively fixed, and what we are charging for is the time it takes to build, finish, and install the cabinetry. RELATED: Five of Brooklyn’s most creative Ikea kitchens Almost all of Doug’s comments about the process rang true with the group, with only small differences, mostly related to personal preferences in running a business. The consensus was that Doug’s prices are solidly mid-range, meaning that a very high-end millworker will be much more expensive, while a carpenter with tools but no shop would be cheaper. I then asked a few architects, general contractors and millworkers in theSweeten network to preview the interview. I chatted with Doug of Hudson Cabinetry Design and member of theSweeten network, about the process, and the pricing on a few recently completed bookcase projects. We’re going to start with one of my personal favorite objects of desire, bookcases.

#Bookshelf 2 ft wide series#

Of course, there are incredible blogs and options for those of you who are handy DIYers, but this series will focus on the price, process and expectations of hiring design and construction professionals to do the work for you. So as part of this summer’s Home School series, we’re going to talk about what construction really costs.

#Bookshelf 2 ft wide pro#

RELATED: Organization pro tips from Julie Carlson of Remodelista I see it every day on theSweeten, people wanting to improve their homes–but their expectations, inspired by the gorgeous images they see around the web and in glossy magazines–are often out of whack with their budgets. This collective generality about cost and experience has led most people to have no clue what construction actually costs. But inquire about their gorgeous new bathroom, and you get broad price ranges and blurry memories of the timeline. Ask someone about their adorable new baby, and they will share every detail of their natural delivery.

Having a frank and honest conversation about the cost of a renovation project can be awkward and uncomfortable. How Much for Those Gorgeous Built-In Bookshelves?