Waiting on Estimate

DianaB · 07-23-2008, 11:05 AM

Janet, I can't believe that your estimate was that high!!! Even half of that is too high for 4 rooms!!!! He must not have wanted the job very badly to have given you an estimate like that!!!1 I wish that I lived closer too. I'd come over and help ya' with it! Hopefully, you'll get better estimates with these other two guys.

judy · 07-23-2008, 11:52 AM

Janet - I'm sorry that it hasn't worked out yet. Sounds more like you need a handyman than a painter.

Haley's right - why does he need all new supplies if he's a painter? I would think about looking around for a reliable handyman, and buy him a roller.

I'll give you a good laugh though - NYC prices are just insane! My friend paid $7000 to have her apartment (2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, and assorted foyers) painted! It's an excellent paint job, but come on now!

Janet · 07-23-2008, 11:58 AM

Oh my gosh Judy. I could never afford to pay that...around here, that's a darn good down payment on a new place...LOL.

I have another guy coming this evening to give me an estimate. I sure hope his is reasonable. Keep your fingers crossed for me please.

DianaB · 07-23-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by judy

......I'll give you a good laugh though - NYC prices are just insane! My friend paid $7000 to have her apartment (2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, and assorted foyers) painted!.......

Next time your friend needs something painted have her call me! I do an excellent job and I could do it for her...........say.....around $6999!!!!!! JK!!!!

Wow, that's alot of pay for a paint job!!!!!

Janet · 07-23-2008, 06:13 PM

Well my friends....looks like I'm going to paint the rest myself. This guy gave me the willies. He came in, kind of looked like one of those dirty pot bellied guys that sit around drinking beer all the time...no teeth and he just kept staring. Thought the guy would never leave. He said he could do it for $800. Sorry, still too much for me. I was willing to pay around $500-$600, but that was my limit with me doing everything else.

Since we have appointments Thursday and Friday mornings, I'll just start cleaning out the rooms slowly, clean out the file cabinets..etc. and basically take my time getting the room ready to paint. I probably won't actually start painting until Sunday afternoo, because Friday and Saturday is the Hotdog Festival in town and I want to be rested enough to enjoy it. The actual painting will most likely begin on Monday morning. I just hope I can stay in the same mood I am now...ready to paint...LOL.

Marilyn · 07-23-2008, 06:38 PM

Well, you tried. At least you know it will be done the way you like it. We haven't looked for other sources for tile yet. The guys pressure washed our house and did a very nice job. They couldn't paint because even though it didn't rain much at work, it rained quite a bit here at home today.

Hope you have a blast this weekend at the hotdog festival!!!! And that you can take it easy enough next week that you don't get too sore and tired out!! We will be thinking about you and all your hard work and wishing we could help!!

Marilyn · 07-23-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DianaB

Next time your friend needs something painted have her call me! I do an excellent job and I could do it for her...........say.....around $6999!!!!!! JK!!!!

Wow, that's alot of pay for a paint job!!!!!

Diana, I think we could both fly there and do it for that, need some help??? Judy, any other friends want some painting done???

Emmsmom · 07-23-2008, 06:57 PM

That is just nuts! I think I would be painting the house on my own instead of hiring anyone! It is cheaper and you can make sure it is done the way you like it! If I lived closer I would come over and help ya out!

Janet · 07-24-2008, 03:17 AM

Thanks, you all are the best. I know $800 doesn't sound like much really, but it is to me when all this guy would do is walk in and paint. I'll get it done, not sure if I can get it done before school starts, but I'm going to try.

I informed my son that he will be helping getting the first coat on, then I will do the 2nd coat myself..to cover up whatever mistakes he makes....LOLOL. I'm so picky, but I want it nice. I'm sure it won't be painted again for quite a few years.

DianaB · 07-24-2008, 09:41 AM

Having Ricky help is a good idea.......free labor!!!!!!

I don't think that I'd pay $800 either especially to "just" come in and paint. If it was later in the fall I'd come and help you.

07-23-2008, 11:05 AM	#1
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Janet, I can't believe that your estimate was that high!!! Even half of that is too high for 4 rooms!!!! He must not have wanted the job very badly to have given you an estimate like that!!!1 I wish that I lived closer too. I'd come over and help ya' with it! Hopefully, you'll get better estimates with these other two guys. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

07-23-2008, 11:52 AM	#2
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Janet - I'm sorry that it hasn't worked out yet. Sounds more like you need a handyman than a painter. Haley's right - why does he need all new supplies if he's a painter? I would think about looking around for a reliable handyman, and buy him a roller. I'll give you a good laugh though - NYC prices are just insane! My friend paid $7000 to have her apartment (2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, and assorted foyers) painted! It's an excellent paint job, but come on now! __________________ *Judy*

07-23-2008, 11:58 AM	#3
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Oh my gosh Judy. I could never afford to pay that...around here, that's a darn good down payment on a new place...LOL. I have another guy coming this evening to give me an estimate. I sure hope his is reasonable. Keep your fingers crossed for me please. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-23-2008, 06:13 PM	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Well my friends....looks like I'm going to paint the rest myself. This guy gave me the willies. He came in, kind of looked like one of those dirty pot bellied guys that sit around drinking beer all the time...no teeth and he just kept staring. Thought the guy would never leave. He said he could do it for $800. Sorry, still too much for me. I was willing to pay around $500-$600, but that was my limit with me doing everything else. Since we have appointments Thursday and Friday mornings, I'll just start cleaning out the rooms slowly, clean out the file cabinets..etc. and basically take my time getting the room ready to paint. I probably won't actually start painting until Sunday afternoo, because Friday and Saturday is the Hotdog Festival in town and I want to be rested enough to enjoy it. The actual painting will most likely begin on Monday morning. I just hope I can stay in the same mood I am now...ready to paint...LOL. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-23-2008, 06:38 PM	#6
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Well, you tried. At least you know it will be done the way you like it. We haven't looked for other sources for tile yet. The guys pressure washed our house and did a very nice job. They couldn't paint because even though it didn't rain much at work, it rained quite a bit here at home today. Hope you have a blast this weekend at the hotdog festival!!!! And that you can take it easy enough next week that you don't get too sore and tired out!! We will be thinking about you and all your hard work and wishing we could help!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

07-23-2008, 06:57 PM	#8
Emmsmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 612	That is just nuts! I think I would be painting the house on my own instead of hiring anyone! It is cheaper and you can make sure it is done the way you like it! If I lived closer I would come over and help ya out! __________________ MICHELLE

07-24-2008, 03:17 AM	#9
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Thanks, you all are the best. I know $800 doesn't sound like much really, but it is to me when all this guy would do is walk in and paint. I'll get it done, not sure if I can get it done before school starts, but I'm going to try. I informed my son that he will be helping getting the first coat on, then I will do the 2nd coat myself..to cover up whatever mistakes he makes....LOLOL. I'm so picky, but I want it nice. I'm sure it won't be painted again for quite a few years. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-24-2008, 09:41 AM	#10
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Having Ricky help is a good idea.......free labor!!!!!! I don't think that I'd pay $800 either especially to "just" come in and paint. If it was later in the fall I'd come and help you. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

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