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Cost to Install a Threshold Transition Strip
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Door Opening Labor Direct labor expenses to install threshold transition strip. | 2.0 hours | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Door Opening Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install threshold transition strip including: manufacturer recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives and surface sealants. | 1 opening | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Door Opening Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 10" miter saw, electric jigsaw, 3" belt sander, 3 1/4" electric planer. | $50.25 | $66.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Threshold Transition Strip | 1 opening | $181.75 | $213.25 |
| | Average cost per opening | $181.75 | $213.25 |
Cost to Install a Threshold Transition Strip - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Threshold Transition Strip averages $181.75 - $213.25 per opening in 2013. This Threshold 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 Threshold Installation project:
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2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
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Threshold Installation - Average Cost Per Opening
Expect to pay in the high end of the $181.75 - $213.25 per opening 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 Threshold Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Threshold Transition Strip - 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 Threshold 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 Threshold Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Threshold 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 a Threshold Transition Strip - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 5: Partitions, Ceilings, Floors, and Stairs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- How to Estimate the Cost of Commly Used Flooring Systems American Society of Professional Estimators, May 2011,
- Flooring Comparison World Floor Covering Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpet Installation Standard Carpet and Rug Institute, May 2011,
