I'm a long time reader of these forums, but my first time posting. I'm hoping someone with more knowledge of renovation costs in NYC can help me figure out if I'm getting taken for a ride here. I just bought a 2bed 2bath and am looking to do some work: - drop ceiling in living room (4.5K) - installing 12 recessed lights (200/light) - remove existing recessed light in kitchen and add 3 new ones... [more]
I'm a long time reader of these forums, but my first time posting. I'm hoping someone with more knowledge of renovation costs in NYC can help me figure out if I'm getting taken for a ride here.
I just bought a 2bed 2bath and am looking to do some work:
- drop ceiling in living room (4.5K)
- installing 12 recessed lights (200/light)
- remove existing recessed light in kitchen and add 3 new ones (900)
- remove existing recessed light in foyer and add 2 new ones (700)
- hide TV and internet cable in each room and install new outlets (1.2K)
- Repaint entire apartment and put wallpaper on one wall (4.2K)
- Reinforce 2 walls for TV mounting in two rooms (900)
- new closet doors for 2 closets (raising clearance, restoring door opening, etc (2.7K)
- other misc items (install additional switches, change shower head, install shelving in shower, etc)
For this work, I was quote 18,800 total. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for your help!!
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