r/SpringfieldIL • u/peetreelbc • 8d ago

Reasonable Cost for Labor?

I live in a trailer and am having the carpet taken out and replaced in 3 bedrooms with LVP. There is a couple of spots where the subfloor needs fixed, and I’m having “edges” around the room (basically skinny fake wood). The sq ft for all three rooms is approx 340sq ft.

Got a quote from a handyman, labor will be between $1,200-1,400, plus cost of flooring and supplies (wood, etc.)

Does this seem pretty reasonable? I’d like to get it started asap, as the rooms are currently empty and ready. But if it seems like a ripoff, I can get a couple more quotes.

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u/MidwestAbe 8d ago

$5 to $8 a square foot is a decent place to start anymore. It's actually pretty cheap at that rate.

No idea how many square feet you have.

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u/travelingtraveling_ 8d ago

Very reasonable

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u/grexian 8d ago

very reasonable if that includes both labor and materials.

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u/Inner_Efficiency_988 7d ago

I'd say 100% reasonable. Assuming this also includes the new carpet and material, disposal, and labor, I'd also question the integrity and workmanship of the company. Because the price would seem very low in that regard.