How to charge stairs by linear foot?

Questions & AnswersHow to charge stairs by linear foot?
Don asked 10 years ago

We normally paint stairs by the tread and risers and hand rail and newels separately , now a new builder want a linear foot price??

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MagicDave answered.

Tell the new Builder that charging by linear foot is not practical nor recommended … instead figure the number of 1 man-days to complete the job, multiply by cost per day, add cost of materials plus say 5% overhead… Bingo!