I have a question for you guys or gals who are ICF installers. I am a ICF installer myself and work in different parts of the country installing ICF.  The thing that I wanted to ask is what are yall normaly charging a sq ft? ( Say a residential home 2 story with maybe 6000 sq ft with 10 ft high walls 40 openings nothing difficult just pretty normal job.) I seem to be running into other installers who are bidding the jobs stupid low. Just some input would be helpful.  


Shannon  

I'm working out of NE Pa, $14 a sq.ft works for me, on a basic build. Base price will increase with 7' or higher back fill height, more than 8 corners, windows/door openings, 30-43 degree corners, radius walls, type of ledger anchors, brick ledges .....

During these economic times ICF installers like a lot of the other trades are looking for jobs.  Some are willing to bid much lower than they normally would during good times.  Lately I have had bids all over the spectrum.  I believe that some ICF block manufacturers are more willing to be reasonable now.  I fully expect this to change when the economy improves.

Shannon, for legal reasons, you have to be very careful asking other ICF installers what price they are bidding.  This can come back to haunt you.  When a potential home owner asks this question, that is a different matter.  A homeowner is not in a position to set the price. 

Are prices in MN are 2-3 dollars less than what you get in PA

Thanks guys.  

Shannon,

I sent you a private message since I do not have your e-mail address.

Maybe shelling out a $100 per yard, pumpers have a minimum of $1,000, has something to do with it.

in vt & nh, 14 - 15 sq ft is pretty standard for 6", depending on degree of difficulty, things like brick ledge or curved walls. 3,500 psi concrete is over $100 per yard in this area. Quantity of re-bar in walls also affects pricing, also whether a floor will be balloon framed using simpson strong ties or simply anchor bolts through the top of the wall.

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