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Cost to Remove Lighting Fixtures
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Lighting Fixture Labor Direct labor expenses to remove lighting fixtures. | 2.0 hours | $12.25 | $149.00 |
| Lighting Fixture Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Totals - Cost to Remove Lighting Fixtures | 1 fixture | $32.25 | $174.00 |
| | Average cost per fixture | $32.25 | $174.00 |
Cost to Remove Lighting Fixtures - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Remove Lighting Fixtures averages $32.25 - $174.00 per fixture in 2013. This Lighting Fixture Removal cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Lighting Fixture Removal 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.
Lighting Fixture Removal - Average Cost Per Fixture
Expect to pay in the high end of the $32.25 - $174.00 per fixture 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 Lighting Fixture Removal: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Remove Lighting Fixtures - 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 Lighting Fixture Removal, 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 Lighting Fixture Removal jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Lighting Fixture Removal. 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 Remove Lighting Fixtures - References
- Cost Estimating Best Practices American Institute of Architects, Nov 2008, AIA East Bay Chapter
- The Building Estimator's Reference Book , Mar 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Determining Labor Productivity Rates The Journal of Light Construction, Aug 2004, Bob Kovacs
