Hello everyone,
quick question:
What do you think is a reasonable price per square meter for tile installation (labor including materials) excluding the tiles?
Our general contractor charges
for floor tiles in living areas (30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches)) 80 € / sqm (about 72 sqm (775 sq ft)),
for utility room/garage 50 € / sqm (about 65 sqm (700 sq ft)), and
for bathrooms 90 € / sqm (floor and wall area about 65 sqm (700 sq ft)). Without tiles!
Honestly, I find that quite steep. What’s your opinion?
quick question:
What do you think is a reasonable price per square meter for tile installation (labor including materials) excluding the tiles?
Our general contractor charges
for floor tiles in living areas (30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches)) 80 € / sqm (about 72 sqm (775 sq ft)),
for utility room/garage 50 € / sqm (about 65 sqm (700 sq ft)), and
for bathrooms 90 € / sqm (floor and wall area about 65 sqm (700 sq ft)). Without tiles!
Honestly, I find that quite steep. What’s your opinion?
Bathroom and
I can tell you why we went that route: because the GC did not allow any other trades to work on-site before final inspection. Removing the tiling work entirely would have meant no fine installation, only waterproofing and rough installation would have been included. Warranty for these two potentially damage-prone areas (water damage) would have been lost. Getting a contractor appointment right after final inspection? Uncertain. Even if possible, it still takes some time. Delays in scheduling, canceling the old apartment too early would have been risky, resulting in double rent payments. Plus, we would have had to manage construction coordination ourselves, meaning handling the interfaces between drywall installers, electricians, and plumbers. All that during a critical phase of construction... no, thanks!
ypg schrieb:
Ok, 2 bathrooms... I assumed there was only one.
However, the more interesting question is why you chose the general contractor (GC).
I can tell you why we went that route: because the GC did not allow any other trades to work on-site before final inspection. Removing the tiling work entirely would have meant no fine installation, only waterproofing and rough installation would have been included. Warranty for these two potentially damage-prone areas (water damage) would have been lost. Getting a contractor appointment right after final inspection? Uncertain. Even if possible, it still takes some time. Delays in scheduling, canceling the old apartment too early would have been risky, resulting in double rent payments. Plus, we would have had to manage construction coordination ourselves, meaning handling the interfaces between drywall installers, electricians, and plumbers. All that during a critical phase of construction... no, thanks!
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CrazyChris3 Jul 2019 09:42Did I say I would take it? I’m keeping my options open.
Our GC doesn’t see it as strictly. They don’t mind if I assign the trade elsewhere. But of course, you’re right. From a warranty perspective, your approach is better. However, if I can save $5,000, I’m willing to accept the risk...
Scout schrieb:
Bathroom and
I can tell you why this happened to us: because the general contractor (GC) simply didn’t allow any other tradesmen before the final inspection. Completely removing the tile work would have meant no fine installation—only waterproofing and rough installation would have been included. That would have voided the warranty in these two potentially damage-prone areas (water damage). Getting a tradesman appointment immediately after the final inspection? Questionable. Even if possible, it also takes a certain amount of time, causing schedule delays and making it risky to terminate the old rental—double rent payments. Plus, we would have had to manage the construction ourselves, coordinating between drywall installers, electricians, and plumbers. All this during a critical construction phase... no thanks!
Our GC doesn’t see it as strictly. They don’t mind if I assign the trade elsewhere. But of course, you’re right. From a warranty perspective, your approach is better. However, if I can save $5,000, I’m willing to accept the risk...
K
konstantin5810 Jul 2019 13:21I found an article in fliesen24’s magazine quite helpful.