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Cost to Plan Tile Layout
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Tile Layout Labor Direct labor expenses to plan tile layout. | 2.0 hours | $61.00 | $106.50 |
| Totals - Cost to Plan Tile Layout | 1 layout | $61.00 | $106.50 |
| | Average cost per layout | $61.00 | $106.50 |
Cost to Plan Tile Layout - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Plan Tile Layout averages $61.00 - $106.50 per layout in 2013. This Tile Layout cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Tile Layout project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Tile Layout - Average Cost Per Layout
Expect to pay in the high end of the $61.00 - $106.50 per layout 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 Tile Layout: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Plan Tile Layout - 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 Tile Layout, 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 Tile Layout jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Tile Layout. 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 Plan Tile Layout - References
- Calculating Labor Costs The Journal of Light Construction, May 2006, Shawn McCadden
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Stone: Designing Kitchens, Baths and Interiors with Natural Stone Stewart, Tabori and Chang, Oct 2003, Heather Adams, ISBN 1584792906
