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ZephyrInfernum OP t1_iy42vqh wrote

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We're hoping to replace them altogether. However, it's all going to depend on the quotes. This is complicated because we have an HOA that is responsible for some aspects of this situation and getting them to cooperate is.... Difficult.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy49jfd wrote

this would be a good thing to mention to contractors after they are interested, since interesting HOAs would make many run screaming.

FWIW I think there will be a slowdown in a year or so, and more availability. Currently it's a pain

You'll find most serious people will charge you less for new cabinetry. Why? Because removing and storing the old ones without having to refinish them is a nightmare. Plus fitting them into the new design.

What's your ballpark budget?

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ZephyrInfernum OP t1_iy4ca6c wrote

Yea, we're not trying to salvage the current cabinetry for exactly the reasons you mention.

We would like to stay as far under 10k as possible. Demolition should be covered by HOA, and depending on how legal process goes they might even be responsible for the cabinetry.

Confirm budget yet, this has all kind of sprung up.

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justblahetoday t1_iy5w9nd wrote

$10k for the entire project?? Including cabinets, counters, appliances, rearranging electrical and plumbing, and other labor??

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ZephyrInfernum OP t1_iy5xj2l wrote

Idk.

We don't need new appliances, so that's a chunk right there.

Where we want to put the island, it should only be the plumbing that needs relocation.

Really something you'd only understand if you saw in person/knew the situation. Not trying to hash this out over Reddit.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy6cac5 wrote

moving plumbing will be around 3k for you as described, at least. By itself. You can't move plumbing on that budget.

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ZephyrInfernum OP t1_iy6d1ct wrote

You can't possibly know that without seeing the exact situation.

Thanks anyway. I used to do plumbing, I'll just do it myself if it's that bad. The plumbing isn't even the main reason I want a contractor.

I'll just call a professional.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8e4xk wrote

whelp, if you used to do plumbing you know what's involved, and what the bill would be...

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy6apdr wrote

oof. 10k is tantamount to impossible. Certainly going to be challenging.

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