Home improvements time?

SteveDallas · 10-08-2008, 11:37 AM

Is this a good time to get an extra room or two put onto our house? Has all the crap going on put any downward pressure on contractors' prices?

classicman · 10-08-2008, 11:46 AM

Sort of - give it another month or so and they'll be beggin you for the biz.

Shawnee123 · 10-08-2008, 11:47 AM

Does it cost more to build in the snow and ice?

glatt · 10-08-2008, 11:47 AM

I've read that since people are having a hard time buying new houses, they are staying in their old ones and fixing them up. So, No. Of course, ymmv. Markets vary in different regions, etc. etc.

Razzmatazz13 · 10-08-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

I've read that since people are having a hard time buying new houses, they are staying in their old ones and fixing them up. So, No. Of course, ymmv. Markets vary in different regions, etc. etc.

I read stuff to this effect in the "how to increase sales" section of the company handouts in the break room...so, I doubt prices have dropped

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Originally Posted by Cicero

I would imagine the materials that have to be trucked in have raised in price. Maybe you should go local for materials and really local for the help.

Our delivery fees went up like $20 last month, so I would guess that's also accurate.

classicman · 10-08-2008, 11:49 AM

Can't remember the last time we had any winter weather here before Jan.

Shawnee123 · 10-08-2008, 12:09 PM

Not since global warming hit, anyway.

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Seriously, are you guys warmer over there? It's always likely to blizzard in December, November, even October, though it certainly doesn't happen like the days of yore.

classicman · 10-08-2008, 12:42 PM

It seems to have shifted more than anything else.

Yeh, relatively cool summer here. Was yours hot? How are the palm trees doing?

Shawnee123 · 10-08-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

It seems to have shifted more than anything else.

Yeh, relatively cool summer here. Was yours hot? How are the palm trees doing?

Hot summer, yes...but I'm sure no worse than any of the past 43 summers I've spent in Ohio.

Palm trees...puh.

I just figured you guys over there didn't have that different a climate than I. I was being serious if inclement weather has ill effects on building projects: delays, higher costs etc. Or is it like the postal service "rain nor sleet nor dark of night..."

classicman · 10-08-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Hot summer, yes...but I'm sure no worse than any of the past 43 summers I've spent in Ohio.

Palm trees...puh.

I just figured you guys over there didn't have that different a climate than I.

I think they are comparable - this has been a very mild year - not so hot in the summer and a pretty warm winter.

Cicero · 10-08-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Is this a good time to get an extra room or two put onto our house? Has all the crap going on put any downward pressure on contractors' prices?

I would imagine the materials that have to be trucked in have raised in price. Maybe you should go local for materials and really local for the help.

The contractors I know are really looking for work this time of year and you may be in luck as far as timing is concerned. This is when they begin to struggle with job shortages. Look at a lot of bids.

skysidhe · 01-10-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cicero

I would imagine the materials that have to be trucked in have raised in price. Maybe you should go local for materials and really local for the help.

The contractors I know are really looking for work this time of year and you may be in luck as far as timing is concerned. This is when they begin to struggle with job shortages. Look at a lot of bids.

I agree. Supporting local business puts money into your city. That's a good thing all around.

SteveDallas · 01-10-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Which Easter?

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Originally Posted by Griff

Easter: Find out if your contractor is waiting for the rapture as well. Hate to get left behind with your project unfinished.

That's just the kind of encouragement and support I've come to expect from my compadres at The Cellar.

Besides, how do you know *I* won't be outta here when the rapture comes?

BTW, the architect wanted a copy of our deed with the description of the property boundary on it. As a result, I noticed for the first time that my name is misspelled on the deed.

The new construction may encroach on the power line. ("may" = there will probably be about 6" of clearance.) This isn't fabulous news (though not a disaster), because if it has to be moved, it'll have to be done by the electric company on their schedule schedule, which is sure to throw a monkey wrench into the calendar.

Griff · 01-10-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Besides, how do you know *I* won't be outta here when the rapture comes?

There was a view counter on Brianna's naughty pic.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-10-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

That's just the kind of encouragement and support I've come to expect from my compadres at The Cellar.

Not to damper you enthusiasm, just temper it with a dash of reality, Bro.
Projects that involve two people at three times as complicated and take that much longer. Three people, six times, etc. That's not even getting into areas like dishonesty or the sky falling.

However you probably have enough built in pessimism to cope, and at least you won't have to deal with the high divorce rate that comes with DIY projects.

10-08-2008, 11:37 AM	#1
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Home improvements time? Is this a good time to get an extra room or two put onto our house? Has all the crap going on put any downward pressure on contractors' prices?

10-08-2008, 11:46 AM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Sort of - give it another month or so and they'll be beggin you for the biz. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-08-2008, 11:47 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Does it cost more to build in the snow and ice? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-08-2008, 11:49 AM	#6
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Can't remember the last time we had any winter weather here before Jan. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-08-2008, 12:09 PM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Not since global warming hit, anyway. : Seriously, are you guys warmer over there? It's always likely to blizzard in December, November, even October, though it certainly doesn't happen like the days of yore. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-08-2008, 11:47 AM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I've read that since people are having a hard time buying new houses, they are staying in their old ones and fixing them up. So, No. Of course, ymmv. Markets vary in different regions, etc. etc.

10-08-2008, 12:42 PM	#8
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	It seems to have shifted more than anything else. Yeh, relatively cool summer here. Was yours hot? How are the palm trees doing? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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