Are these labor prices to high or is it normal

[alphaman]

im going to be changing out my door and windows on my brick home, built in 73. I got a labor fee from the a contractor, his price was $575 to change out each window opening. I have 5 openings 2 in each opening $2875 and 1 small window in the kitchen, and $275 to change out the door and frame, 3 entry doors. $825
IS THIS NORMAL PRICING FOR A CONTRACTOR. HELP THANKS

[fishinpox]

If that's labor seems high but I would have to know what is on tge outside of your house , brick, stucco? Retrofitting doors and windows can be difficult. I know window world does replacement windows for around 200/ window installed! Give me a call tomorrow 225 610 4212 and let me know all tge details m I'll see if it is high or not

[Dink]

I got some contractor grade vinyl double pane windows from Doug ashy. Did my whole house for less than that

[alphaman]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

If that's labor seems high but I would have to know what is on tge outside of your house , brick, stucco? Retrofitting doors and windows can be difficult. I know window world does replacement windows for around 200/ window installed! Give me a call tomorrow 225 610 4212 and let me know all tge details m I'll see if it is high or not

THATS JUST LABOR. MATERIAL IS LIKE 3500-4000 brick around window, and 1 entry door under the carport has wood. other 2 doors brick around them.

[Tex Dawg]

Are they removing any bricks to replace windows? Is there sheetrock up against window frame on the inside?

[alphaman]

[QUOTE=Tex Dawg;382659]Are they removing any bricks to replace windows? Is there sheetrock up against window frame on the inside?[/Q

just brick around all the window, and im sure the alum frame is screw into a stud.

[alphaman]

Originally Posted by Tex Dawg

Are they removing any bricks to replace windows? Is there sheetrock up against window frame on the inside?

Looking from inside the house. The alum. Frame is about 4in away from my inside wall.

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[fishinpox]

Yeah so you have the sheetrock return into the frame. Call window world they will be around 200/ window material and labor and they collapse the old frame and put the new one in from tge outside so there is no sheetrock repair and they come back with a small bead of silicone around tge frame to tge brick . That price they quoted u is high as giraffe tang

[soapman]

My house about as ol as yours same kind of windows my father in law is a contractor says it pita to change them something about the way they are installed

[H2OFwlKlr]

Alphaman, give Dave's Screens and Windows in Lafayette a call, I think they are on Willow. Local, family owned company.

They did my house a few years ago, removed old windows, replaced with new double pane and also installed two storm doors. They did a great job, and I know prices have gone up, but I bet they can beat that, materials and labor.

Good Luck

[bmac]

Gotta shop contractors. Seems like some of em are smoking something and just throw out a crazy number.

[Tex Dawg]

There are 2 types of windows,new install & replacement windows. New install has a nailing fin around window & is installed on a new house before brick or siding is installed, to install these, the brick will have to be removed. Replacement windows are installed from the inside & the frames are thicker than standard windows & this is where they are secured to the frame of the house, so the sheetrock around the opening has to be removed & will have to be trimmed out after installation. The price for labor sounds high, but if they are removing brick, it may be right. I did all mine from the inside, much faster install in my opinion.

[Salty]

alphaman, just do exactly as Poxy tells you. He knows the game and he would not steer you wrong.

Good Luck.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Salty

Alpha Man, just do as Poxy tells you. He knows the game and he would not steer you wrong.

Good Luck.

yep

[Dink]

Alphaman......I have been through that front window farthest from your driveway many times.......good memories!! Her name was Jeanee'. Gooooooood memories for sure!!!

[alphaman]

Originally Posted by Dink

Alphaman......I have been through that front window farthest from your driveway many times.......good memories!! Her name was Jeanee'. Gooooooood memories for sure!!!

Lmao dink memories Smh. :thumbup:

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[alphaman]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

Yeah so you have the sheetrock return into the frame. Call window world they will be around 200/ window material and labor and they collapse the old frame and put the new one in from tge outside so there is no sheetrock repair and they come back with a small bead of silicone around tge frame to tge brick . That price they quoted u is high as giraffe tang

I fig that giraffe tang was pretty high! I'll pass lol Thanks Pox ill look them up.

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[alphaman]

Originally Posted by alphaman

I fig that giraffe tang was pretty high! I'll pass lol

Thanks for the info everyone! :thumbup:

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[coby123]

If materials are included.Price is close.Just rember price does depend on how much the window's and door cost.If using contractor grade materials,I would say the window's are just a little high.

[coby123]

P.S. window world is high.Personaly I do not like their work.