$1300 to replace privacy fence on one side.

[mrsmaalox]

Best bid was $896.00

And you offered to cover 50%? I say write the check, pull out the lawn chair, pop open a cold one and enjoy the show

[Wild Cobra]

And you offered to cover 50%? I say write the check, pull out the lawn chair, pop open a cold one and enjoy the show

I'd say consider some of the higher quotes. I would worry about the lowest. Maybe a $1000 quote?

I'd jump at $500 if i didn't build it myself.

[JoeChalupa]

And you offered to cover 50%? I say write the check, pull out the lawn chair, pop open a cold one and enjoy the show

Well, I did the quote on paper and it was for cedar and included the removal, new posts and all materials and also haul away. I got him through service website so he does have a good reputation and references.

Twist....so this morning I'm working and I hear all this noise outside and some power tools going so I look out the window and he's already started tearing down the fence and next thing I know he is at my front door but I tell the kids that I am working and won't have time until lunch to talk to him but to tell him that I had found a lower quote and to be sure not to dispose of all the good boards I had already replaced.
I had not agreed to his price and so now we are going to have a problem and I had told him that I was considering doing it myself
I haven't talked to him yet but this doesn't appear to be heading towards a peaceful solution. He had told me that there is a city ordinance that says we must split the costs since the fence is along property lines.
Great...just great.

[Das Texan]

There you go, just about in line with the 15 we were talking about.

Oh and my AC went out on Sunday and I had my cousin come over yesterday to fix it. Parts were $89, but I have a question about labor. His labor cost me 2 beers, but one was a Corona that has been in the fridge for about 2 months. Do I have to tell him to claim the retail cost of that beer on his taxes, or can he depreciate the value based on its age??

dont forget that working for beer isnt sustainable to live on.

[JoeChalupa]

I'd say consider some of the higher quotes. I would worry about the lowest. Maybe a $1000 quote?

I'd jump at $500 if i didn't build it myself.

I did consider but it but the materials were the same. Labor costs is where the difference is at. The lower bid came from a father and son so that could be why.
Another neighbor had his fence done by the lower bid and he was very pleased.

[Wild Cobra]

I did consider but it but the materials were the same. Labor costs is where the difference is at. The lower bid came from a father and son so that could be why.
Another neighbor had his fence done by the lower bid and he was very pleased.

As long as you think the quality will be there. Just hope they are making decent money in the process.

[Das Texan]

As long as you think the quality will be there. Just hope they are making decent money in the process.

How is that Joe's problem?

[JoeChalupa]

As long as you think the quality will be there. Just hope they are making decent money in the process.

They must be or why make me such a quote? I don't normally worry about how much money a service provider is going to make. That is on them and not on me. From experience I've learned that good quality work doesn't always cost the same. Sometimes you are paying extra simply for who is doing the work.

[Wild Cobra]

They must be or why make me such a quote? I don't normally worry about how much money a service provider is going to make. That is on them and not on me. From experience I've learned that good quality work doesn't always cost the same. Sometimes you are paying extra simply for who is doing the work.

I agree. Looks like you have things on track.

[tlongII]

Sounds like you're on the hook for $650. Bummer!

[Wild Cobra]

Sounds like you're on the hook for $650. Bummer!

No, with the quote he found, he is only on the hook for $448, if he goes through with it.

[JoeChalupa]

Sounds like you're on the hook for $650. Bummer!

the People's court!!! I didn't agree but yeah, I don't want to be a bad neighbor....the wife on the other hand...she is NOT going to be so forthcoming. She is going to say F that!

[JoeChalupa]

No, with the quote he found, he is only on the hook for $448, if he goes through with it.

yeah, but the higher bid has already started and the fence is already down

[Wild Cobra]

yeah, but the higher bid has already started and the fence is already down

Did you agree to that?

If not, stick with half the lower bid, or tell your neighbor thanks for the new fence. If it was a unilateral decision, then the payment can be too.

[Wild Cobra]

He had told me that there is a city ordinance that says we must split the costs since the fence is along property lines.
Great...just great.

Does the city ordinance allow for a unilateral decision?

Wow...

If I was rich and wanted to screw a neighbor, I could tear down and rebuild a fence every month!