🔒 How much can I save on window replacement labor cost by DIYing?
🪟 Project Scope
To decide whether to do the work yourself or hire it out, start with the size and cost of the materials. As What The Flip notes, whenever you're renovating a house to flip and sell you're always toeing the line between budget and schedule.
They chose black windows, and at $400 apiece, the materials alone cost $12,000. The more windows you have, the bigger the time commitment becomes if you choose to DIY.
⏱️ Labor & Time
Installing a window takes time. As What The Flip puts it, 30 minutes for the install not including the wrap and the trim could take a lot longer if you run into issues like what frame damage. Expect an hour per window.
Weigh the monetary value of your time against contractor quotes. Always read the fine print to avoid mandatory fees. One quote included free installation but came with a mandatory $6,000 wrap fee!
🔗 See Also
Based on content by What The Flip on YouTube.
Original: Installing Black Windows in a White Brick House (Should you do the work Yourself)
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