Just out of curiosity, if I were to find a pool table for sale locally, within a 10 mile radius for example, what would be the average total cost for a pro to pick it up, deliver it, and set the table up for me?
I understand that this question depends on the type of table, and other factors too, so this question might be hard to answer.
Maybe I should ask this question a different way.
How much did it cost you to have your table picked up, delivered, and set up for you, and what type of table was it?
Thanks for your replies.
The biggest factors on the price is going to be the size of the table - the bigger the more expensive. Also how easy it is going to be to get out of the current location and set up in the newer location? Are there flight of stairs involved at either or both locations, etc.? Another factor - how far are the two locations from the installer? If they have to drive 1+ hour to get to you, that will add to the price. Also obviously, are you re-using the same cloth or are you replacing it with new cloth?
If it's a local installer, relatively easy access at both locations, an 8-foot table, and cloth is to be re-used, you could get a price quote in the neighborhood of +\- $400, as a 2-man experienced crew should be able to complete the entire job in roughly 1/2 a day, and you'll be paying roughly $100 / hr for the 2 man crew.
However, if you are using new cloth (a good quality cloth like Championship but certainly not Simonis), if it's a 9-foot table, if there are a flight of steps involved in one or both locations, the price could easily be +\- $800 and still be a reasonable price, in my opinion. If Simonis, add another $150-$200. Most installers will prefer to provide the cloth themselves, even if they have to order it, as opposed to the client purchasing their own cloth as an attempt to save a few $.