Hello to all
A friend of mine is getting quotes from an architech/designer for finish carpentry. He is closely related to the carpenter.
Comment is that a window takes a full day to re-trim.
The window quote at a full day seems over the top for an experienced carpenter. Is this guy sending a message to find someone else to do the job?
Thanks for all your help.
Ellen
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Tough to tell
There are a ton of variables, that only you and the guy doing the quote has seen or may/may not know of.
Are the walls drywall or plaster?
House one year old or a hundred?
Will the new trim cover the old; if not, what's the wall condition that will be exposed?
Windows picture-framed, or sill and apron finished?
Is it stock, one-piece trim, or is it more ornate with multiple pieces, which might or might not include a pediment?
Those are just a few. All things being equal, I would guess that I can't guess without more info. Just too many variables. I will allow that a whole day to retrim one window seems a tad excessive, but then again, I know nothing of the details.
Good Luck.
It could take a day, considering travel time, especially if this is stain grade work. Also, if finishing is involved also, it will take a day.
Ellen
As has been said, "trim a window" is a bit on the short side for information.
Have your friend post a picture of the window and what kind of trim is going on it.
Include a picture of the car in the driveway-some guys bid according to the ride.
This type takes a few weeks for an experienced carver.
This type is less than one hour if your tools are set up on site and you don't have to make the parts or finish them.
Ever heard of markup?
You said: >> A friend of mine is getting quotes from an architech/designer for finish carpentry. << Is the architect the general contractor? If so, the Architect/GC should be giving a price for the entire job. If not your firend should be dealing with either the GC or if there is not a GC then directly with whoever is doing the work. Or perhaps this is a change order? Either way, the architect is probably adding markup. He has to do that in order to make a living and protect himself. Even if the architect is not involved in the payment process, he may be getting a finders fee from the carp. If that were the case I wouldn't be entirely surprized if the finders fee was equal to the pay of the person doing the work but 30% might be more customary. People don't stay in business by making a habit of handing out free-be favors. Further, the architect may be adding any number of hours to the time required as he isn't the one doing the work, is not entirely sure how long it will take, and just wants to add in a safty factor.
Other then that, it's like the above guys said - it is entirely dependant on what the level of detail is. Anywhere between an hour and a week. It sounds like a remodel situation so it may depend on what other work will be required to complete the task. Framing? Sheetrock repair? Insulate around window? etc.
More info needed.
Contractors do sometimes price things extra high when they really don't want the job.