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Built in bunk beds?

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amg405
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Does anyone have any ideas about the cost of installing built in bunk beds? There will be two full size over full size bunk beds for 4 beds total.

We have received 3 bids - $18k, $15k, and $11k.

Thoughts?
SoulSlaveAG2005
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I have no idea on the cost of built in beds… but I built these loft beds that can have a bunk bed added for about $300.

tgivaughn
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Hope you get a good answer on this one, perhaps posting the plans or inspiration photos would help nail down some costs.
https://www.homewyse.com/services/index.html is a tool that you might use.
Perhaps somewhere between the price of shelves and base/wall cabinets might be a marker.

Only one wall of bunks was built from our designs, as I warned Owners that furniture will be less costly, perhaps more stylish and room more convertible for a) resale, b) kids that grow up or prefer to leave a bunk.

The one built was like you described with steps-to-nowhere between the pair or pair for access.
Storage was below and each had reading lights + outlets for optional/future personal "787" hung TVs.
I don't have the cabinetry bid to be able to give you a clue as to cost.

Those prices seem high compared to the furniture options, e.g.
http://rb.gy/5w95j
http://rb.gy/4msin
http://rb.gy/2hlua
but then I think $70k for a new 2022 truck is criminal, so what do I know?
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bam02
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I'd guess anywhere from 11-18K.
JP76
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Have a pic of what you are wanting ?


8 years ago I did this for a customer when I converted a formal dining area into a bunk room. All I was given was a picture from the wife off pin interest to go by. I can't remember the exact price then as the scope kept getting changed but it took a lot of hours to build and finish and inter-grate true custom into the existing room. Also materials are probably 100+ % higher on this project versus back then. I would post pics but not sure how. Without knowing more details I would venture a guess 15-17k
Furlock Bones
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Holy ***** You must be kidding with those "bids"!

You are talking a few hundred in materials. Certainly no more than a grand for some extremely elaborate scheme and a days worth of work for any competent trim carpenter.
Captain Winky
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I'll come build you some bunk beds and only charge you $5K.
FincAg
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Modify this and save a few thousand dollars.

https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/simple-bunk-bed-plans-twin-over-full

Putty, sand, stain/paint

tgivaughn
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https://nextdoor.com/for_sale_and_free/eff06761-fae3-4995-841d-ad0e8d722945/?init_source=search
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sornman
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Slight modification of this build should work:



Or this one:



I have a few of these bookmarked because I am getting ready to build either bunkbeds or loft beds for my girls and trying to get some ideas.
Apache
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Quote:

We have received 3 bids - $18k, $15k, and $11k.

Thoughts?

Buy 2 pre-fabbed bunk beds from Wal-Mart for under $1,000. Take the kids/grandkids to Disney world with the remainder of the money & make a life long memory.
maroonpivo
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My parents did this recently in Fayette county and cost roughly $6k. Queen over queen with steps in the middle instead of a ladder.
DriftwoodAg
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I made built in queen bunk beds in our house for about $2000 total. The most expensive part was buying the mattresses
MAS444
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Bumping this as we're planning to put 2 twin over full bunks beds in a home we're building. We're thinking of just buying them cheap on line - but would love to have contractor buidl them in if not TOO expensive.

Does anyone have any recent experience with costs of built in bunk beds?
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