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Cost to Install Decorative Beams
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Beam Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade beam. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 27 linear feet | $162.08 | $230.16 |
| Beam Labor Direct labor expenses to install decorative beams. | 7.3 hours | $214.45 | $392.09 |
| Beam Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install decorative beams including: fasteners, connectors, surface preparation and finishing materials. | 25 linear feet | $20.51 | $25.00 |
| Beam Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 12" compound miter saw, biscuit joiner, detail sander. | $63.75 | $86.25 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Decorative Beams | 25 linear feet | $460.79 | $733.49 |
| | Average cost per linear foot | $18.43 | $29.34 |
Cost to Install Decorative Beams - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Decorative Beams averages $18.43 - $29.34 per linear foot in 2013. This Decorative Beam Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Decorative Beam Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "linear feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Decorative Beam Installation - Average Cost Per Linear Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $18.43 - $29.34 per linear foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Decorative Beam Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Decorative Beams - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Decorative Beam Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Decorative Beam Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Decorative Beam Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Decorative Beams - References
- Carpentry Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, Sep 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, Jul 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
