Walls and Ceilings - Drywall drop ceiling

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Mischievious
05-15-07, 12:08 PM
I'm trying to decide between using a contractor to install a drywall drop ceiling or trying to do it myself. A contractor quoted me a price of $3300 to frame, drywall, primer paint, etc. for just about at 6' x 6' x 6" area. That seems extreme, but I'm not sure. Does this estimate sound right?

coops28
05-15-07, 04:30 PM
In what part of the country do you live?
chandler
05-15-07, 07:47 PM
Verify your measurements. So far, you have 2 sheets of drywall, about a short roll of tape, 1 lb of dry mix, for a materials cost of less than $25. With that labor quote, I don't care where you live, I'll move there tomorrow. Something is wrong.

coops28
05-16-07, 06:40 AM
yea it sounds high to me too but there is framing and paint involved as well. If this is new york city he is getting it for a bargin. If its kansas city (were im from) then call me up and Ill do it for half.