Finally, the builder came by yesterday. I was beginning to think we had fallen off his radar screen. He had drawings and a contract to sign. He will be ready to start the porch sometime between now and April 2005. "Most likely before winter sets in."
I do not feel like I have a lot of bargaining clout on the timing or cost, since he has plenty of work lined-up. I am a squeeze-in project for him. If we demur, he will be busy on other jobs. The porch job will cost over $30k. Too expensive, I think, but it will easily add $50k to the selling price of the house. Besides I've already had a unsatisfactory experience with bargain priced contractors.
We still need to look at some door samples and lighting options, but it looks like the project has finally begun.
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My daughter informs me that she will be going to the hospital at 3pm today, for a scheduled sonnagram. She says she is planning a "Lie-in" and will refuse to leave the building until after the baby is born.
Stay tuned.
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