Investor · FL · Member since 2018 · 17 posts · 4 votes
New-ish investor and happily plugging along with three props in JAX. Just had someone quote me $400 plus materials to replace a sluggish ceiling fan and nonoperational garbage disposal. Seemed a bit high to me. What is a reasonable rate for (if I buy the 1/2 HP GD and ceiling fan and bring them to the unit) the work? Just ballpark... not gospel. I was thinking $200-250. Please let me know your thoughts, I appreciate all feedback!
Gainesville, FL · Member since 2019 · 73 posts · 50 votes
7y
Also, whats wrong with the G/D? wont turn on?
Before you scrap it, double check that the breaker switch that's on it gets toggled. I replaced my own as a new homeowner, and didn't learn until the end of installation that a breaker was included on this piece of hardware - replaced the dang thing for no reason!!!
As far as my previous post for the labor stuff - have you considered DIY'ing these? I've found that the instruction manuals included with each fan is fairly straightforward - Just a thought.
Gainesville, FL · Member since 2019 · 73 posts · 50 votes
7y
Also, whats wrong with the G/D? wont turn on?
Before you scrap it, double check that the breaker switch that's on it gets toggled. I replaced my own as a new homeowner, and didn't learn until the end of installation that a breaker was included on this piece of hardware - replaced the dang thing for no reason!!!
As far as my previous post for the labor stuff - have you considered DIY'ing these? I've found that the instruction manuals included with each fan is fairly straightforward - Just a thought.
Flipper/Rehabber · Orange Park, FL · Member since 2014 · 180 posts · 83 votes
7y
That's a bit high. They are probably pricing them self out of it because they really don't want to do it. That seems to be the theme of things around here. There is so much work around.
Rental Property Investor · Glendale, CA · Member since 2013 · 685 posts · 334 votes
7y
It seems a little high, but it depends on whether they are replacing both the ceiling fan and garbage disposal as well since that can run about 100.00 - 150.00 in itself.
Maybe consider just getting quotes for labor and you can buy items second hand from online if need be.
I will say that in hot markets with a lot of OOS investors I am hearing a lot of markups because of the demand.
Rental Property Investor · Ankeny, IA · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
7y
Wait. Is that just for the labor?! First, get rid of the garbage disposal altogether. Don't replace it. Second, unless you're out of state you can install a ceiling fan in maybe 45 minutes, for free. A pro can easily do both in 90 minutes. So what's the $400 for?
Rental Property Investor · NC · Member since 2018 · 776 posts · 776 votes
7y
Quality ceiling fans run between $75-100 and are three wires to connect. Should take about 10 mins. Garbage disposal is also around $100. I would be willing to pay somewhere around $50-$100 for labor. Those are minor repairs.
Rental Property Investor · Delray Beach, FL · Member since 2014 · 224 posts · 169 votes
7y
A new garbage disposal and a cheap fan should run maybe ~$250. So $400 with materials would sound fairly reasonable. However without materials is nuts.
Property Manager · CT · Member since 2014 · 687 posts · 329 votes
7y
If that is just for labor that is very high, I would recommend trying to find another quote using websites like Thumbtack and homeadvisor. Thumbtack is a great tool to be accustomed to as a new investor since you can find pretty much any job that you need there as well as get multiple quotes without having to commit.