Waiting on Estimate

[Dobie]

Sorry the estimate didn't work out as you had hoped. If you decide to get another estimate, you might be able to use it to your advantage - as you are showing the new person the work, tell the person what the estimate was and start laughing hysterically - then sarcastically say ""Obvioulsly he didn't want the job and was just being outrageous with the price"

I bet the next estimate will come in lover.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Janet, don't give up!!! Make those phone calls. Hopefully you can find someone more reasonable who will do a fine job!! Please don't be discouraged. If I could, I really would help you with this.

Thank you Marilyn. I didn't get them called yesterday, but I'm planning to in just a few minutes, as soon as I get off the computer. I feel a bit better this morning. I think what got me down yesterday is falling back to sleep on the couch. I NEVER do that and it just took all my energy away.....getting too much sleep.

[Gina]

Janet that is estimate is way to high, that is crazy... I didn't read all the posts but I quickly read Marilyn's she is right about hiring some Mexicans....

To bad you didn't live by me, my son and nephew do painting on the side and trust me they don't charge no where near those prices... Btw tell whomever you hire that you will buy the paint. My son has the customers pay for paint... It's cheaper to buy your own.


Good luck!

[Janet]

Yes, I am planning on buying my own paint. I did call someone this morning. He sounded a little gruff. I told him I already had one estimate, but the guy must have been nuts....LOL. Said he'd try to get back with me this week as he was really busy. The first guy wasn't busy at all...gee, wonder why?????

I also called another one and so far he hasn't called me back. I will tell him the same as I told the 2nd guy..ALL I WANT YOU DO TO IS WALK IN THE DOOR AND PAINT. Nothing else. I even told him the only tools he'd need. Probably won't call me back, but it not...I wouldn't want him anyway.

Just don't know why people can't do just a simple job without making it seem like it's a in-depth project.

[Tink]

Greg's taking a weeks vacation starting Saturday. He's the type who insists on doing all his own work, so he will be replacing the under layment in the bathroom and laundry room while he's "off'. It's gotten weak due to a leaky water pipe that went unnoticed for a while. The good thing is this means I will finally get different flooring in that area. I've hated what's there and just never got it changed.

[DianaB]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.