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The original was posted on /r/carpentry by /u/OhFuhSho on 2024-11-05 05:26:45+00:00.

Please share your craziest estimating stories.

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Washington State, USA

• 350 linear feet of baseboard/trim
• Painting included
• Caulking, wood filler, sanding, repainting included
• Not sure if demo was part of the process
• Live-in situation, so I’d need to move furniture around or work around whatever he had in his home.

As soon as I shared my estimate, he said it was insane and soon after ended the conversation.

Right before leaving, he said it shouldn’t take more than 4-5 hours and should cost him $300 or less.

I’m willing to admit that my estimate MAY have been steep, even though I don’t think so … but at his rate I’d pretty much be paying him.

What’s your craziest estimating story?