DaveRR
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I'm looking to pour a concrete floor in my basement, and just got my second cost estimate. I've never had any concrete work done before, so I thought maybe some of you could tell me how reasonable this estimate is.
The basement area is 430 sq ft. Part of the floor is already concrete (170 sq ft), and the rest is very coarse sand (native soil). I have already removed enough dirt to (more or less) level the unfinished floor a few inches lower than the finished floor. The foundation walls are dry stacked stone, and entrance to the basement is such that the concrete truck can back right up to the basement stairs. I'm not looking for anything fancy; just a concrete floor with a sump in the corner. Concrete prices here are $90-100 per yard.
The first estimate was $2,200, and the contractor planned on keying the new floor into the old floor. His price is based on 3 full days labor, which doesn't sound right to me. In any case, this is much more than I'm willing to spend.
The second estimate was $1,200, and the contractor plans on pouring a completely new floor, 4" thick with wire mesh. He thinks it will turn out best if the old concrete is removed first. Removal of the old floor is not included in the estimate, because I would do the work myself. I can afford this, but it's still a bit more than I expected.
What do you guys think of this second estimate? Is it reasonable?
Thanks for your help!
The basement area is 430 sq ft. Part of the floor is already concrete (170 sq ft), and the rest is very coarse sand (native soil). I have already removed enough dirt to (more or less) level the unfinished floor a few inches lower than the finished floor. The foundation walls are dry stacked stone, and entrance to the basement is such that the concrete truck can back right up to the basement stairs. I'm not looking for anything fancy; just a concrete floor with a sump in the corner. Concrete prices here are $90-100 per yard.
The first estimate was $2,200, and the contractor planned on keying the new floor into the old floor. His price is based on 3 full days labor, which doesn't sound right to me. In any case, this is much more than I'm willing to spend.
The second estimate was $1,200, and the contractor plans on pouring a completely new floor, 4" thick with wire mesh. He thinks it will turn out best if the old concrete is removed first. Removal of the old floor is not included in the estimate, because I would do the work myself. I can afford this, but it's still a bit more than I expected.
What do you guys think of this second estimate? Is it reasonable?
Thanks for your help!