01-29-2023, 06:27 PM
Are you doing it yourself or do you plan on using a builder? The reason I ask is that usually builders can get better prices, due to the fact that they give the contractors more than just "one off" type work.
In any case, I would say ask around, get at least 3 estimates, and know EXACTLY what you are asking them to do. In fact, I would write it up as a proposal that specifies as many of the requirements of the job as you can. Use the drawings from your plans and specify things like epoxy rebar or plain metal, type of finish for the concrete. Electrical: What is included? Breaker box, trenching, origin and terminus of the work, fixtures, etc. Again, a lot of this stuff will already be on your plans and dictated by code, but there are still a lot of variables that can affect the cost. Having a written proposal insures that everyone is bidding on the same work using the same materials. It actually makes it easier for the contractor as well. Then there is less chance for misunderstandings later.
Cost will vary by a LOT. When I built my place, the highest bid was about 3X the lowest bid. The builder I hired was somewhere in the middle. Recently, I had some trees cut down. One place wanted $3000, another wanted $2400. The guy I went with charged $1200. He did such a good job, I gave him $1400 and had him do more work for me. I got his name from a trusted neighbor who has lived here a while.
In any case, I would say ask around, get at least 3 estimates, and know EXACTLY what you are asking them to do. In fact, I would write it up as a proposal that specifies as many of the requirements of the job as you can. Use the drawings from your plans and specify things like epoxy rebar or plain metal, type of finish for the concrete. Electrical: What is included? Breaker box, trenching, origin and terminus of the work, fixtures, etc. Again, a lot of this stuff will already be on your plans and dictated by code, but there are still a lot of variables that can affect the cost. Having a written proposal insures that everyone is bidding on the same work using the same materials. It actually makes it easier for the contractor as well. Then there is less chance for misunderstandings later.
Cost will vary by a LOT. When I built my place, the highest bid was about 3X the lowest bid. The builder I hired was somewhere in the middle. Recently, I had some trees cut down. One place wanted $3000, another wanted $2400. The guy I went with charged $1200. He did such a good job, I gave him $1400 and had him do more work for me. I got his name from a trusted neighbor who has lived here a while.