Is $9,100 to obtain permits and plans to clear kitchen code violation a fair price?

This quote was for a full drain, waste, vent (DWV) re-pipe of the home's plumbing system. The work involved extensive demolition and reconstruction, including opening walls to the studs and jackhammering the concrete slab to replace existing cast iron piping. The floors were subsequently re-poured. The project was undertaken during bathroom remodels. - Initial Venting Strategy: All roof vent stacks, including the main stack, were bypassed - Initial Equipment Installed: Grinder pump, multiple air admittance valves (AAVs) for the kitchen sink and two bathroom vanities - Later Venting Adjustment: Contractor tied into one of the smaller stacks - Demolition: Walls opened to studs, concrete slab jackhammered - Piping Replacement: Cast iron piping replaced - Reconstruction: Floors re-poured

Estimate for general contractor labor for an extensive kitchen remodel and first floor renovation. Includes: - Permitting: Obtain building, plumbing, and electrical permits; supply structural engineering for steel beams. - Dust protection / Demolition: Supply and install floor and dust protection; remove existing kitchen to framing, specified walls (including structural), and closet; remove/relocate pumping and heating to second floor; temporarily support second floor and remove walls between kitchen, living, and dining room. - Framing: Supply and install 8" flush steel beams, 4" x 6" PSL post, and 4" steel lolly columns in basement (with concrete footings); frame for new window; supply and install new walls. - Window: Supply and install Harvey Classic awning window at kitchen sink; supply and install exterior trim and siding. - Rough Plumbing: Remove/relocate existing plumbing; supply and install new plumbing; supply and install Oatey ice maker box connection, gas piping for range, and plumbing venting through roof. - Rough Electrical: Remove/relocate wiring; supply and install dedicated circuits (refrigerator, microwave, range, dishwasher, counter outlets); supply and install 10-5" LED recessed lights and under cabinet lighting; supply and install plugs and switches to satisfy code. - HVAC: Supply and install microwave venting to exterior. - Heating: Supply and install baseboard and toekick heater. - Insulation: Supply and install R-15 Roxul in exterior walls (with vapor barrier), R-39 fiberglass in ceiling (with vapor barrier), Roxul fires/draft stopping, and firecaulking. - Wall/Ceiling: Supply and install 1/2" gypsum blueboard and 1/8" plaster skim coat. - Finish: Install owner supplied cabinets, countertops, knobs/pulls, baseboard trim, window and door trim, and tile backsplash. - Appliance Installation: Install owner supplied sink faucet, dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator, and microwave. - Finish Electrical: Supply and install LED under cabinet lighting, standard white toggle switches/wall plates, and standard white GFCI/outlets/wall plates. - Paint (entire first floor): Sand, fill, caulk; supply and install latex primer and two top coats on walls, ceiling, and trim. - Flooring: Supply and install 2 1/4" white oak flooring patches; sand and refinish entire first floor. - Sanitation: Supply waste removal.

This quote is for renovation work including structural beam reinforcement, kitchen renovation, and two bathroom renovations, as per the contract received. - Reinforce 26ft structural beam in crawl space (2ft clearance) - Redo 85 sqft kitchen - Redo small bathroom (15 sqft) - Redo larger bathroom (40ish sqft) - Exclusions: Appliances, tile, countertops, vanitys, shower/shower doors Note: The homeowner estimates an additional $16,000 for excluded materials and $10,000 for permits (already paid), bringing the total project cost to approximately $167,000.