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Is anyone familiar with time frame to complete various construction procedures in homes? For example the standard time for re-plumbing a home is 8 hrs ???? not sure if there are books that show production rate. Thank You

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1. My husband used to build residential houses for a living. I could ask him any questions you have. I do believe it depends on how big the house is. how many square feet, 1 story or 2 etc. I don't know if an entire house could be re-plumed in only 8 hrs. I suppose if it was a small house...
2. Since every house is different, there is no real way of knowing how long it will take, just how much a plumber charges per hour.
3. Every trade has bidding or estimating programs available with the units broken down by footage ie: running a 4" sewer line would cost $$$$ per foot. These programs consider time and materials. When you say "re pluming" there are a lot more variables than new construction that does not have obstacles in the way - like sheet rock and electrical. A general contractor who is familiar with scheduling remodel jobs in your area (this does make a difference - I've watched an electrician who was the only game in town drag a job out). I personally would not hard bid a remodel because of the unknown or bid it high to cover my butt.