Hi all! This old wood pavilion is in need of extensive repair. Water and infestation has caused the damage. Got a quote today for complete repair of 25000b. Any ideas is this a fair price? I see you can buy new for around 30000b. In chanthaburi East Thailand anyone know how to find joiners?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user seeks opinions on whether a repair quote of 25,000 baht for an old wood pavilion in Chanthaburi is reasonable, given that new ones cost around 30,000 baht. Several commenters suggest that the quote seems high, with opinions varying from recommending a maximum payment of 10,000 baht to suggesting hiring a carpenter on a daily wage and sourcing materials personally to lower costs. There's a discussion about assessing the necessary repairs and the local market for carpentry work.