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Is this in the ballpark?
Jack E
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This cost estimate seems way high compared to our first estimate but any quick advise would be GREATLY appreciated. My GC gave me the replacement sub's estimate for installing radiant floor to our 350 SF addition using Thermofin. The subfloor has already been installed.
Not including GC's cost on cutting and installing 3/4 plywood around the thermofin:
Two zones: $7,860
One zone: $6,980
Install below floor: Add $1,450 to above costs. (Would have to work in a cramped but new, clean crawlspace).
This installer also recommends a supplemental cadet heater in the bathroom.
The original bid by the guy who did't show up was $3,500 complete, for 2-zone using unnamed underfloor product.
What gives? Any thoughts?
Not including GC's cost on cutting and installing 3/4 plywood around the thermofin:
Two zones: $7,860
One zone: $6,980
Install below floor: Add $1,450 to above costs. (Would have to work in a cramped but new, clean crawlspace).
This installer also recommends a supplemental cadet heater in the bathroom.
The original bid by the guy who did't show up was $3,500 complete, for 2-zone using unnamed underfloor product.
What gives? Any thoughts?
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As a rule
we do not discuss pricing here. BUT, do you think the reason the other guy didn't show was because he WAY under bid the job?
That's where I would put my money.
Mark H
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Don't skimp now.......................................
a proper install by the right guy is an investment. Getting the wrong job and guy will be a financial and emoitional alabatross around your neck. Mad Dog
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snicker ... snicker
yea, he'll do it for less ...
untill he figures out his material cost is higher than the bid ...0 -
Why??
Why use a Cadet electric heater for supplemental when you have HW Heat? I'd be using either a towel bar warmer radiator or a small Buderus or DiaNorm wall panel radiator.
As Mad Dog says.... find the right contractor, they'll know what to do.
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just go to to the blog \"it's a shame\"
and you will see what we are talking about. A bad install can cost LOTS of money and then still not work right0 -
Thanks for the good advise all! The high estimate of $7-8,000 for 350 SF seemed high for the small area. Just need to figure a way to convince my wife (an me) it's worth it. maybe if it's set up to be easily expanded in the future to heat the existing 1st floor. Is radiant just for the rich who don't need to worry about cost?
Thanks Again
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I bet you could do it yourself for even less.Why pay someone who knows what their doing. Do you look for the cheapest doctor?0 -
Drop the low bidder and anyone else that comes near that number. They have no clue.
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