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James R Bell
Citizen
Username: Jrbell
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 10:07 pm: |     |
We are 1st time kitchen remodelers looking for a reality check. We're looking at about 50 linear feet of counter tops and want to enlarge some doorways to open up the kitchen/butler’s pantry. We'll end up moving the stove and the sinks and will need to install a new breaker box (we have one of those old Federal models).
We're getting a quote from a kitchen guy of around $60k, and that doesn't include appliances or a new floor.
Is this in the right ballpark? He mentioned that the cost of cabinets (semi-custom/custom) would be around $30k... that's more than $600 per linear foot...
Looking for some reassurance. If these costs are expensive, can anyone make a recommendation?
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SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 91
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 10:27 pm: | |
My daughter just re-modled her kitchen. They got a quote from Expo for $30K for their cabinets. They paid $3,000 to join a home club and got the same cabinets for $11K. |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3212
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 11:05 pm: | |
That seems a lot on the high end to me. We did ours 3 years ago. We did most of it ourselves, but we bid it out to 4 firms first.
You seem high.
Funny, 4 bids and when we picked one, he would not come out and start the work. So we ended up doing it ourselves.
Good luck. |
NRL
Citizen
Username: Nrl
Post Number: 250
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 11:51 pm: | |
James,
That sounds high to me also, but without seeing the job it would be hard to tell. In either event, it all depends on what you want to spend. Granite counters vs. Other surfaces, custom cabinets vs. factory, Sub zero and Viking appliances vs. Kenmore, Maytag etc.
The electrical panel replacement should cost anywhere from $1,500 - $2,000 not withstanding any other elctrical issues that may come up when re-doing the panel.
Do a search around MOL for recommended contractors and get a few more estimates on the kitchen remodel.
Hope this helps |
Dave Ross
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 5465
Registered: 4-1998
| | Posted on Monday, October 20, 2003 - 12:28 am: | |
$30,000 for cabinets? What kind of mileage do they get on highways? |
bobk
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 3630
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, October 20, 2003 - 4:49 am: | |
I think the keys here are that this is a very large kitchen with 50 running feet of cabinets. Even stock HD type cabinets (Thomasville) are going to run around $300 per foot installed, assuming you go easy on the options. Also there is probably 100 Square feet of counter. Granite is going to run around $100 per square foot minimum, although you might be able to get this down to the $75 range if you shop around and compromise on the pattern and color.
Also removing walls, relocating plumbing, etc. runs into significant dollars and you might want to rethink your design.
I would suggest getting at least one other quote and possibly compromising on the cabinets and design issues (wall removal, relocating plumbing, etc.).
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Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 65
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 20, 2003 - 6:07 am: | |
Who's the cabinet mfg? Fieldstone? I would be happy to come by and provide an estimate.
Best of luck.... Mike
Michael K. Mc Kell
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1-2many
Citizen
Username: Wbg69
Post Number: 449
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 20, 2003 - 10:01 am: | |
go to Jaeger for a cabinet quote. though $600/lf is NOT out of the ballpark, w/options. |
shoshannah
Citizen
Username: Shoshannah
Post Number: 277
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 20, 2003 - 10:34 am: | |
SoOrLady: What's a home club? |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 92
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 20, 2003 - 1:44 pm: | |
When she joined, the place was called UCC Total Home, it just changed the name to Direct Buy. The place she uses is in Eatontown, but there are showrooms in other areas. They offer everything for the home at greatly reduced prices. On-line ordering is an option. The only drawback is that only members can get into the store and onto the web site, no guests. |
1-2many
Citizen
Username: Wbg69
Post Number: 455
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 20, 2003 - 2:03 pm: | |
there are other drawbacks. you have to beware of these home clubs - you cannot actually see any of the products or prices you might buy through them before you agree to pay the membership fee of several thousand dollars. there is no guarantee to you that you will actually save any money. sounds like SoOrLady's daughter had a great experience, but if you do some research on the internet, you will find the suggestion that this is the exception; there are a LOT of complaints, lawsuits, resulting name changes, etc. |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 93
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 20, 2003 - 2:47 pm: | |
It's true that they were not allowed into the showroom without paying the membership fee, but their friends had a good experience so they were not concerned. My daughter did some major renovation, purchased bathroom fixtures, lighting - high hats, sconces, chandelers; etc. One toilet arrived broken and it was quickly replaced with no question. So, yes they've had a great experience and saved thousands of dollars. |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 2105
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 1:47 pm: | |
48 ft of granite, custom built bead board cabinets with unique hardware, maple flooring, new appliances, reformat and construct new bathroom to back of kitchen with new fixtures, skylight, new doors: under $40,000.
Bob DaRonde Construction, 908-347-0993 |
bobk
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 3652
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 1:54 pm: | |
Mem - Square feet or running feet?
The devil is in the details.  |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 703
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 2:03 pm: | |
Mem, did you design the layout or did he? |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 2111
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 12:24 pm: | |
Bobk - Square ft! However, one stretch of counter top is 18 ft long.
Shhh - The layout was a combination idea from me, my sister (she just completed an addition/new kitchen) and my contractor, Bob the Builder. It really looks good, only now the rest of the house doesn't look as good, and I have been painting and updating other rooms now as well. |
1-2many
Citizen
Username: Wbg69
Post Number: 472
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 9:58 pm: | |
mem - where did you get your granite? |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 2116
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2003 - 8:58 am: | |
1-2,
Bob the Builder ordered it for me from a supply place on 1&9 North towards Jersey City. He and his dad have been using them for years, so he got a really good price. |
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