Author Topic: Quote for works v Works carried out  (Read 20 times)

Blazer

  • One too many mornings and a thousand miles behind
Quote for works v Works carried out
« on: Today at 06:30:50 pm »
Hi,

I was quoted £325 for some works which was broken down to include "2 men...one day". I was happy with the overall price compared to other quotes so proceeded.

When it came to the works, 1 man was on site for 5 hours (inc travel time for materials because it was sub'ed to someone else who had not come with any materials).

I was happy with what they did so paid. I deal with contracts all the time at work so just want an 'easy time' at home. But the fact that it took such less 'labour' than quoted has left a bit of a sour taste.

What would the collective have done in my position?

TIA



ElyDave

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Re: Quote for works v Works carried out
« Reply #1 on: Today at 06:38:23 pm »
Definitely worth questioning that. One fewer person, I'd not quibble on 5 vs 8 hours if they have worked effectively, but saying its a two person job and doing it with one seems a bit off to me
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