"Lee" wrote in message
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So questions - shouldn't he have realized what type of design he'd need
when he first measured the steps and quoted on it? And should the
difference really be $300 for additional material? And most importantly,
what would a reasonable price (range) be for two sets of steps (3 steps
each) in the Baltimore area? I was happy with the $450 although a male
relative told me he thought it was too much since it would "only need $50
worth of material". I wouldn't be asking here about the original price,
but I'm confused by the $300 increase. (It's not the cost of Trex, because
the orig price specified a $30 reduction if he used unfinished lumber).

Current steps -
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v7...kwardsteps.jpg

Frankly I am a little surprised that the initial quote was so high. Please
realize that it all depends on your locality but that does not look like a
$450 job to me. For a licensed insured contractor is some areas it might be
a fair price. For sure I would not pay the $750.

I suggest you get a few more quotes from someone who needs the work. Even
in the high cost NE there has to be some one who wants to work.


Colbyt