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Id say 1500 would be a suitable figure years ago but Id say closer to 2k is more likely the case now.
Extension Quote
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Id say 1500 would be a suitable figure years ago but Id say closer to 2k is more likely the case now.
£50 doors on a £96k extension quote... That's just bizarre...
At that price, size etc - I would be asking for copies/viewing of all his relevant business insurance, PI cover etc etc - Agree - the no VAT thing seem very very odd. Is he Ltd company? Sole Trader?
Are all the works completed by his company or does he sub contract etc? This is important for me as I want, and would be willing, to pay more for a single company doing the work rather than loads of different individuals doing bits of a job. If something goes wrong with it then you end up chasing random individuals for stuff.
Is he on rated people or any of those other sites - Whilst online reviews aren't to be totally believed some times - it's worth checking out also.
You need more quotes for sure - Sounds like a big job so I would be getting 3 or 4 quotes where possible. Also make sure you pick out things like doors/bathroom stuff etc - Otherwise you'll end up with the cheapest stuff possible after spending 100k....
At that price, size etc - I would be asking for copies/viewing of all his relevant business insurance, PI cover etc etc - Agree - the no VAT thing seem very very odd. Is he Ltd company? Sole Trader?
Are all the works completed by his company or does he sub contract etc? This is important for me as I want, and would be willing, to pay more for a single company doing the work rather than loads of different individuals doing bits of a job. If something goes wrong with it then you end up chasing random individuals for stuff.
Is he on rated people or any of those other sites - Whilst online reviews aren't to be totally believed some times - it's worth checking out also.
You need more quotes for sure - Sounds like a big job so I would be getting 3 or 4 quotes where possible. Also make sure you pick out things like doors/bathroom stuff etc - Otherwise you'll end up with the cheapest stuff possible after spending 100k....
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On the face of it i'd say that quote is very expensive (£5k for Rockwool?), but a 6 steel job isn't a typical run of the mill extension that's easier to price so he may have just tried to work it in & not given you a proper breakdown.
If your planning a loft extension i'd definitely get it built as a warm roof now - their quote specifically says not a warm roof.
If your planning a loft extension i'd definitely get it built as a warm roof now - their quote specifically says not a warm roof.
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4 x pvc windows @£1500 + 2 x Velux @£600each does not equal £3000.
Did anyone mention the lack of VAT
Did anyone mention the lack of VAT
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https://www.estimators-online.com/
Never used them myself, but I have seen others recommend in the past. Should give you an indication of price.
Never used them myself, but I have seen others recommend in the past. Should give you an indication of price.
Soldato
Lol, I was going to say the same thing in my reply above, but on closer reading the £3k is for "finish floor' (the section below). Windows / Doors is £2.7k (£1500 + 2@£600) - just badly / confusingly worded and laid out
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not to self dont read forums at 1 in the morning when you are tired
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Lol I read it exactly the same at first 