Estimating hours for house renovation
Estimating hours for house renovation
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I am looking at job here that is for engineering only (no drafting) of a major house renovation. The job includes the addition of a new garage, and a second floor. I have not touched many residential jobs so I am not quite sure what a reasonable fee would be. Floor area of the addition is 35'x35'. I am in Alberta, Canada.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Clansman
If a builder has built a house for a man and has not made his work sound, and the house which he has built has fallen down and so caused the death of the householder, that builder shall be put to death." Code of Hammurabi, c.2040 B.C.






RE: Estimating hours for house renovation
I would suggest an hourly with a not to exceed amount, set high if you run into any problems.
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RE: Estimating hours for house renovation
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RE: Estimating hours for house renovation
RE: Estimating hours for house renovation
If it is the homeowner, you can only charge what they would be willing to pay for a remodel. In my experience that varies from $500 to $2500. It is hard to get anymore than that from most homeowner's because they are not fimilar with engineering.
If you are dealing with an architect; you probably will get less. I am assuming that you are not because many architects do everything for small remodels and do not hire subs for these type of jobs.
And if they dont want drawings what do they want? Just someone to tell them what materials to use?
RE: Estimating hours for house renovation
residential owners will change their minds many times before the completion of the project.
RE: Estimating hours for house renovation
If it all seems feasible, you may want to give a fixed fee for the design work and an hourly rate for site visits. If it does not seem feasible, you may want to advise the client and back away.
If you are not providing drawings, who is? I can't remember a project which did not require some drawings, even if they are simply crude, hand made sketches.
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RE: Estimating hours for house renovation