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Is $53,200 to extensive masonry repair to rowhouse stoop stairs and landings a fair price?

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I rarely hire contractors and usually do everything myself, especially interiors. This project is beyond my capabilities, and I lack pricing context. I've received other much lower quotes, but I believe they didn't fully account for the difficulties. I also have a contractor I've used before who is good at job analysis, but I don't trust his crew's execution. I'm evaluating if this $53k price is reasonable for a NYC area job. I'm also considering the cost of bluestone versus sandstone, though it seems to be a small fraction of the total price.

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The project involves extensive masonry repair to the rowhouse stoop stairs and landings, including correcting out-of-code treads and risers, and addressing the lower door replacement. - Demolition: - Install wood frame under all landings to hold debris and ensure safe tenant entrance. - Demolish all 11 concrete steps and 2 landings. - Remove and save all existing railings. - Scrape all loose paint on columns and nearby areas prior to demolition. - Remove the existing door. - Construction: - Install 2-inch metal deck on the main landing with #4 rebar at 12-inch on center in every direction for reinforcement. - Wood frame and concrete pour all 11 steps with #4 rebar for reinforcement. - Install bluestone over new step treads and around the main landing. - Install a new metal door. - Rebuild any brick around the new door and lintel. - Apply base coat, mesh, and color finish stucco over all brick columns and all around the door entrance and up the stairs. - Purchase, paint, and install new railings.

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$53,200

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July 1, 2025

Location

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