Any construction Contractors in here? [View all]

Let me ask you.

My mother in-law had water damage in her tub/shower wall.
Shortened story...(details here http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028232628)

Insurance is paid. Everything is demoed. She wants a shower kit/stall installed.
I totalled up all materials needed...some drywall, floor tiles, shower stall insert, shower valve and hardware which came to about $3,000 ($2,000 for the insert)

The contractor knows how much we are working with (see details above) which is about $8,000 and claims they can't do the job on this tiny bathroom for $5,000.

When you factor overhead, labor, and profit isn't it about a 50/50 split for these with materials? If not, as I know this is a generality, do you think they can't do it for $5,000 or they just want too much?

Looking at this small job I cannot see why $5,000, above materials, is not enough.


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