Milton1 wrote:
Hello
Just my suggestion:)
Interior Door handles (seems reasonable $400) ……….OK
-Upgraded trim (I am not sure if this is something potential buyers would notice/pay for, but it definitely makes the house look more premium) – ………………..Not mandatory however if you can then should
-Flat ceilings - ……………..MUST
-Add operating pane to windows – …………………..they give 1 operating that is enough
-Stair light (this seems almost impossible to do after, so we are sucking up the cost and getting it done)
-Paint – ………………………..Do it afterwards, don’t spend any amount with them, take the basic what they give
-Stairs and knee wall removal (this one has me stumped. It is soooo expensive, but seems like it would be a pain after the fact, so again, sucking it up)- ……………………This is personal choice if you need to get rid of wall do it with Mattamy it is a hassle after wards. Would suggest you remove wall it opens space
-Upgrade tiles in foyer, powder and master bath.- …………………….More than upgrade see if you can get them installed diagonally
-Hardwood in kitchen and living room (I can install hardwood so I wanted laminate in the kitchen but thats a no go. Removing tile is dirty and time consuming so again, sucking it up. That seems to be a theme) – ………………………………Tile removal is going to be messy and will cost might as well get hardwood now
-Cabinet upgrade - …………………MUST
-Change island colour and outlet – ……………………….If you have a colour scheme then do it this is going to be a challenge afterwards and $$$
-Shorten cabinet for otr microwave
-Plasma ready wall
-French door for den - ………………………….MUST
-Glass shower ensuite – ………………………Later on your own
-Increase gas line – …………………………….Not required really unless you need it I believe its 250-300 no harm in getting it done
-Pot lights (wow they're expensive) ……………………….No No No , get it done afterwards
-Relocate hose bib to front of garage- …………………..Must, big advantage not that expensive $75
Thank you for the input. Couple questions:
Paint: Seems reasonable (1500 two coats) and I have a lot of work to do after we close. The stairway seems like it would be tough, and it would be a couple days plus cost of paint to do after, so is it really a no go?
Glass shower: Definitely overpriced. My worry is that they run the plumbing towards the tub (bath oasis) if we don't do the glass shower, and it would cost more to re route the plumber and install the glass shower.
Pot lights: I know, a good friend is an electrician too. But the cost to rip out drywall, install, then replace is almost as much as having them done.
Thanks for the response