Renton WA - Kitchen Demo NEED CONTRACTORS

[Pete Perez]

Kitchen Plan PDF

Hello,

I have a property in Renton WA and I am starting a kitchen remodel. I am looking to hire a contractor for the kitchen demo. The attached link has a downloadable PDF that shows the demo plan. Its a complete gut job down to the studs. Demoing - cabinets, drywall, and a dividing wall. 

So far I have received a quote for $2500. I am still shopping for other quotes, but does this sound like a decent price? 

The contractor that quoted me said he could get it done in a day. Even if its a team of 4 guys working 8 hours...thats almost $80/hr. Seems high, but am I out of touch?

Thanks!

[Michael Haas]

@Pete Perez I have a good structural engineer for residential projects (feel free to DM me for his info) but structural engineering may be overkill for the size of this project. As Brian mentioned - Joists above the wall running parallel to the wall being removed = non-structural, running perpendicular = likely (but not always) structural. 

If you're removing a large number of walls you start getting into shear loads calculations and other fancy engineering math, in which case you should call in the pros (and will likely want to pull permits and provide the city with architectural drawings at that point anyway), but one small wall section is pretty easy. Good luck, Just DM me if you want that engineer's info!