Ouch, Swing. $2 lf? I could see that though if was paint grade
(caulk/putty as needed) and it was small enough to nest on the saw.

I am your neighbor in San Antonio, and I get anywhere from $3 to $5
depending on the difficulty and size of the installation of crown. I
would think this one would be on the higher end because of the size and
the fact it is prefinished hardwood. Cuts/copes/fits all have to be
just about perfect.

The last big crown job I did in Houston I was low bidder on the big
stuff and got it at $4.75 for stain grade, no caulk (or putty except
for nail holes) joints in the LinkWood Terrace area outside of
Memorial. No finish, just installation.

But you do have to bid those small jobs up... they will eat you alive.


Of course, he didn't say this, but if you are doing it for a buddy, we
all know the standard barter here in TX at this time of year is cold
beer and BBQ. Sometimes after that tab it winds up cheaper to just to
pay someone outright!

Robert