Hi

In the process of obtaining quotations for job to be done for my kitchen, I realised various contractors have different method of quoting. Which is the most equitable and fair method?

Method 1 - For doing top and bottom cabinet, they calculate by adding the total length of the top + bottom x $ pfr

eg. Top = 8 feet, Bottom = 8 feet. So, they add together = 16 feet x $100 pfr

total = $1600

method 2 - top cabinet is $90 pfr; bottom cabinet is $100 pfr.

so, 8 x $90 = $720

8 x # $100 = $800

Total = $1520

method 3 - top + bottom / 2 x higher rate pfr eg $220 pfr.

16/2 = 8 feet x $220 = $1760

So tricky.....can people here advise which method is the norm?

thanks

I think more impt is the quality of workmanship n materials…

for me the contractor used Method 1.

How about the solid surface top? You need to add to the cabinet cost, correct?

I have gone through 6 ID recently for my new house renovation and all of them are using method 1.

Even my contractor used Method 1.

Solid top was quoted seperately as below.

Measure the length of bottom cabinet (which needs to be covered by solid top) X solid top cost in pfr (per foot run)

If the contractor lumps the cabinets, Solid top together we can always ask for break-up so that we can compatre the quotes.

Although top cabinet uses slightly less material coz it's recessed as compared to the bottm, but it still equates to the same amt of work to mfg the cabinets. So norm all contractors should be using Method 1.

How about the solid surface top? You need to add to the cabinet cost, correct?

Yes, you need to add it.

Hi

In the process of obtaining quotations for job to be done for my kitchen, I realised various contractors have different method of quoting. Which is the most equitable and fair method?

Method 1 - For doing top and bottom cabinet, they calculate by adding the total length of the top + bottom x $ pfr

eg. Top = 8 feet, Bottom = 8 feet. So, they add together = 16 feet x $100 pfr

total = $1600

method 2 - top cabinet is $90 pfr; bottom cabinet is $100 pfr.

so, 8 x $90 = $720

8 x # $100 = $800

Total = $1520

method 3 - top + bottom / 2 x higher rate pfr eg $220 pfr.

16/2 = 8 feet x $220 = $1760

So tricky.....can people here advise which method is the norm?

thanks

hi hi this is interesting to note! i've got another add on question for L shape cabinet...isnt there a double counting at the right angle then?

thats alot for top and bottom cabinet!!!!!!! not forgetting the granite top costs......omg correct me if i'm wrong pls

Edited February 23, 201115 yr by sng28

Hi

In the process of obtaining quotations for job to be done for my kitchen, I realised various contractors have different method of quoting. Which is the most equitable and fair method?

Method 1 - For doing top and bottom cabinet, they calculate by adding the total length of the top + bottom x $ pfr

eg. Top = 8 feet, Bottom = 8 feet. So, they add together = 16 feet x $100 pfr

total = $1600

method 2 - top cabinet is $90 pfr; bottom cabinet is $100 pfr.

so, 8 x $90 = $720

8 x # $100 = $800

Total = $1520

method 3 - top + bottom / 2 x higher rate pfr eg $220 pfr.

16/2 = 8 feet x $220 = $1760

So tricky.....can people here advise which method is the norm?

thanks

Method 1 is common.

I agree with the saying that workmanship is important.

Beware some carpentry work uses some very bad China made, cheap quality laminate.

Some pfr can be as cheap as below $100.