Reducing the cost of windows / concrete in Columbus Ohio Flip
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Reducing the cost of windows / concrete in Columbus Ohio Flip
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Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 861 posts · 1k+ votes
6yOriginally posted by @Nathan May:
Hi all,
I'm working on a flip in the North Linden area in Columbus, Ohio and am trying to reduce cost on windows and a small, 3-step concrete porch connecting the back door with the ground.
My costs for reference:
1. $8500 for 13 windows ($650 per window, installed) - these are vinyl, double-paned windows with energy star rated glass
2. $4200 for the porch
I'd like to get the windows down to $500 installed and the concrete down as much as possible - obviously there is a lot of variance here based on the size of porch and type of windows, but does anyone have good benchmarks (particularly on the windows) and/or recommendations contractors they could PM me? Any help is much appreciated.
I am in North Linden too! Man it is a red hot good time to flip NL. When I started buying here I thought it was going to be a cash flow only/zero appreciation type of place. Love it!
As for windows, I "have a guy" who does all my exterior stuff, has me today around 510 per window for 9 windows, but its a couple big ones and a bunch of long skinny ones (1950 bungalow bedroom windows) .. he is almost retired but I will ask if he's looking for more window work. Otherwise try Window Nation, I have never used them but they gave me very reasonable quotes.. It may be the bigger contractors know the market is insanely hot and flips are everywhere, and are charging accordingly.
Concrete try Christoper Brown (can google to find), I have used him for a few projects and he was affordable and great to work with, and great work. He can be hard to connect with but once you get him nailed down it goes well.
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- Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 861 posts · 1k+ votes6y
Originally posted by @Nathan May:
Hi all,
I'm working on a flip in the North Linden area in Columbus, Ohio and am trying to reduce cost on windows and a small, 3-step concrete porch connecting the back door with the ground.
My costs for reference:
1. $8500 for 13 windows ($650 per window, installed) - these are vinyl, double-paned windows with energy star rated glass
2. $4200 for the porch
I'd like to get the windows down to $500 installed and the concrete down as much as possible - obviously there is a lot of variance here based on the size of porch and type of windows, but does anyone have good benchmarks (particularly on the windows) and/or recommendations contractors they could PM me? Any help is much appreciated.
I am in North Linden too! Man it is a red hot good time to flip NL. When I started buying here I thought it was going to be a cash flow only/zero appreciation type of place. Love it!
As for windows, I "have a guy" who does all my exterior stuff, has me today around 510 per window for 9 windows, but its a couple big ones and a bunch of long skinny ones (1950 bungalow bedroom windows) .. he is almost retired but I will ask if he's looking for more window work. Otherwise try Window Nation, I have never used them but they gave me very reasonable quotes.. It may be the bigger contractors know the market is insanely hot and flips are everywhere, and are charging accordingly.
Concrete try Christoper Brown (can google to find), I have used him for a few projects and he was affordable and great to work with, and great work. He can be hard to connect with but once you get him nailed down it goes well.
- Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 131 posts · 183 votes6y
Try Zen Windows, they were great to work with. I was able to get 27 windows at a cost of $483 per (that included a 5% discount due to being an Angie's List member).
- Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes6y
That's great @Nathan May! Hope the flip is going well.
- 6yRobert EllisBusiness MemberDeveloper · Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
Originally posted by @Nathan May:
Hi all,
I'm working on a flip in the North Linden area in Columbus, Ohio and am trying to reduce cost on windows and a small, 3-step concrete porch connecting the back door with the ground.
My costs for reference:
1. $8500 for 13 windows ($650 per window, installed) - these are vinyl, double-paned windows with energy star rated glass
2. $4200 for the porch
I'd like to get the windows down to $500 installed and the concrete down as much as possible - obviously there is a lot of variance here based on the size of porch and type of windows, but does anyone have good benchmarks (particularly on the windows) and/or recommendations contractors they could PM me? Any help is much appreciated.
Seems a bit high for the windows unless they're all pretty large. Who are you using?
Section 8 Launch52 Reviews - Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 861 posts · 1k+ votes6y
Originally posted by @Account Closed:
Originally posted by @Nathan May:
Hi all,
I'm working on a flip in the North Linden area in Columbus, Ohio and am trying to reduce cost on windows and a small, 3-step concrete porch connecting the back door with the ground.
My costs for reference:
1. $8500 for 13 windows ($650 per window, installed) - these are vinyl, double-paned windows with energy star rated glass
2. $4200 for the porch
I'd like to get the windows down to $500 installed and the concrete down as much as possible - obviously there is a lot of variance here based on the size of porch and type of windows, but does anyone have good benchmarks (particularly on the windows) and/or recommendations contractors they could PM me? Any help is much appreciated.
I am in North Linden too! Man it is a red hot good time to flip NL. When I started buying here I thought it was going to be a cash flow only/zero appreciation type of place. Love it!
As for windows, I "have a guy" who does all my exterior stuff, has me today around 510 per window for 9 windows, but its a couple big ones and a bunch of long skinny ones (1950 bungalow bedroom windows) .. he is almost retired but I will ask if he's looking for more window work. Otherwise try Window Nation, I have never used them but they gave me very reasonable quotes.. It may be the bigger contractors know the market is insanely hot and flips are everywhere, and are charging accordingly.
Concrete try Christoper Brown (can google to find), I have used him for a few projects and he was affordable and great to work with, and great work. He can be hard to connect with but once you get him nailed down it goes well.
Sorry I made a mistake, its "window world" that gave me a good quote. Just dawned on me out of the blue.
- Member since 2020 · 9 posts · 7 votes6y
Responding for those who come across this post in the future - the recommendations above were extremely helpful and have allowed us to save on our initial estimates.
Thanks to all who replied - very fortunate to have such a great REI community in Columbus.
- Member since 2020 · 9 posts · 7 votes6y
Originally posted by @Robert Ellis:
Originally posted by @Nathan May:
Hi all,
I'm working on a flip in the North Linden area in Columbus, Ohio and am trying to reduce cost on windows and a small, 3-step concrete porch connecting the back door with the ground.
My costs for reference:
1. $8500 for 13 windows ($650 per window, installed) - these are vinyl, double-paned windows with energy star rated glass
2. $4200 for the porch
I'd like to get the windows down to $500 installed and the concrete down as much as possible - obviously there is a lot of variance here based on the size of porch and type of windows, but does anyone have good benchmarks (particularly on the windows) and/or recommendations contractors they could PM me? Any help is much appreciated.
Seems a bit high for the windows unless they're all pretty large. Who are you using?
We were doing the big-box stores (Lowes/HD) - we decided to go with Zen. Will report back on how installation goes but thus far the experience has been positive.
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