On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:59:45 -0500, "Steve"
wrote:

TB, Yes, the header is part of a bearing wall - 6' opening. Understand the
collateral support while the work is being done. Do you feel $2000 is a
reasonable price. Have a deadline and having difficult time getting other
contractors to respond. thanks


"reasonable price" isn't a meaningful question, if you can't get
anyone else to do it at all. Your choice appears to be limited
to (A) Pay the $2000 dollars, or (B) don't do it.
How important is this 12" of overhead space to you?