They're all small owner operated businesses in this area of Connecticut, no
unions. It's a case of supply and demand. Low unemployment rate, lots of
building activity.

And incidentally, I have no problem with them trying to get a high price;
wish them luck; but I think it's the consumers' duty to try to get the
lowest price. That's what makes a market. Free enterprise; the American
way!

Marty

"Muff" wrote in message
...
The difference was the quality and ability of the installers. The $.50 guy
cared what his finished job looked like , had a real sense of pride in his
work. The 4.00 guy was like a robot, placed brick, placed brick and if
they
were a little off well....so what.

Marty what part of the country are you in, sounds like you are being
quoted
union prices?
Muff


"Martin" wrote in message
et...
Thanks for the reply.

The best we've gotten so far, three quotes, is $10. One I'm not even
counting was $15. I guess we'll have to either move or wait until the
building boom in this area collapses :-).

I'd be interested in what you found the quality difference to be between
the
$4.00 and $4.50 jobs.

Marty


"Muff" wrote in message
...
Marty, I just had a 22' X 10' paver brick driveway put in. Here in
Tampa
I
called several for quotes, ranged from $4.00 Sq Ft to 7.50 Sq Ft.

I went with the $4.00(I'm cheap) but found out too late that the $4.50
guy
would have done a much better quality job. But I guess you get what
you
pay
for.

Get estimates and check out other jobs by the contractor before you
agree
.
Muff


"Martin" wrote in message
et...
We need to replace a broken up slate walk and are thinking of one
using
pavers, about 3'x55'. We would use Holland pavers, which are about
the
size and shape of ordinary bricks, about 8"x4".

Would anyone have an idea of the cost of such a walk, installed?