Herringbone floors. Why should we charge more.

[Simon Dale]

Hi all
Been a bit quiet on posting. 800x120 plank 105mts. Priced a job on the basis it would be random planks for x. It will now be Herringbone without border starting from patio doors ending up where it will. (Customers decision). Imo it is easier than random no need for clips unless bowed cos tiles are almost like landscape. Should we be charging more ? Once you have a line and stick to it you cant go wrong ? Tiles will be running into 2 rooms. Am I being daft ? If you would like this in the arms please switch it ?

 

[Bill]

charge more for any tiles cut on an angle.

 

[Simon Dale]

charge more for any tiles cut on an angle.

Skiting will hide my bad cuts lol

 

[Andy Allen]

I'd charge more, for herringbone and 45..

 

[Andy Allen]

Any pics ??

 

[Simon Dale]

Any pics ??

Have to do it yet And ill only show the good bits

 

[Andy Allen]

Have to do it yet And ill only show the good bits

Don't we all...!!

 

[Flintstone]

Measuring cuts takes longer, cutting them is more arkward, setting out is way longer. Negotiating door ways will take way longer. It's just all round more arkward Simon!

 

[Spare Tool]

It will take longer than standard random planks, so therefore should be more £'s per m..

 

[Time's Ran Out]

105 sq mts - so it all depends on what you were happy with in your original price.
Only time I’d increase my price is if I was busy.

 

[hmtiling]

I wouldn't entertain the same price Simon

 

[Andy Allen]

It will take longer than standard random plans, so therefore should be more £'s per m..

Or more day's per day rate..

 

[Flintstone]

110m floor on a day rate ?

The fact it's large means there should be a decent size open area which shouldn't be too slow. I think this thread should be in the arms

 

[Blunt Tool]

If customer wants to change from original quote then only makes sense price can be renegotiated for all the above reasons. It’s like getting a body shop to price for painting a plank of wood and turning up with a Lamborghini countach expecting it to be painted for same price!

 

[WetSaw]

Measuring cuts takes longer, cutting them is more arkward, setting out is way longer. Negotiating door ways will take way longer. It's just all round more arkward Simon!

Not as arkward as spelling awkward
Mind you, you posh types speaking with the plum in your mouth it does sound like arkward...

 

[Blunt Tool]

Not as arkward as spelling awkward
Mind you, you posh types speaking with the plumb in your mouth it does sound like arkward...

Like Marc asking Gary ‘where’s the mixer’ and Gary saying ‘ it’s his day off m’lord’ ?

 

[Flintstone]

Like Marc asking Gary ‘where’s the mixer’ and Gary saying ‘ it’s his day off m’lord’ ?

Have you heard those lads talk ? If you got in a room with Simon Garry and Marc you would need a translator! It's all apples and pears, dog and bone, ruby murray

 

[hmtiling]

If customer wants to change from original quote then only makes sense price can be renegotiated for all the above reasons. It’s like getting a body shop to price for painting a plank of wood and turning up with a Lamborghini countach expecting it to be painted for same price!

Have you heard those lads talk ? If you got in a room with Simon Garry and Marc you would need a translator! It's all apples and pears, dog and bone, ruby murray

It's not even English!

 

[Blunt Tool]

It's not even English!

 

[Blunt Tool]

We better cut it out lads, cutty sark will be along soon to grab us by our pall malls and I’m already in enough barney rubble with him!

 

[hmtiling]

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It's a jolly holiday...

 

[Dumbo]

Depending how big the space is , if you priced it right in the first place and there isn't to much fiddle you should be ok . Best get Katrina to set out though .

 

[hmtiling]

Depending how big the space is , if you priced it right in the first place and there isn't to much fiddle you should be ok . Best get Katrina to set out though .

It's effectively having the price lowered before starting. Not a chance for me

 

[LM]

Without question I’d be charging more. As already said the extra time involved in set out and cutting is gonna be way more than an hour or two and by the time your finished you’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t. Random bond planks are a dream to fit by comparison. Depending on the cutting in I’d be charging between 10-20% more.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Thread moved to Arms.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

From what I’ve read elsewhere you won’t be doing it! Yes/No?

But if you did would you lose it for an extra days money.

 

[GoneGuy]

However long you have anticipated for it to take add more to it.

 

[Simon Dale]

From what I’ve read elsewhere you won’t be doing it! Yes/No?

But if you did would you lose it for an extra days money.

Still thinking about it John. I have to speak to the Boss. I always price things on what's the minimum I want per day. If I can make that then Herringbone, basket weave doesn't make a difference.

 

[Andy Allen]

From what I’ve read elsewhere you won’t be doing it! Yes/No?

But if you did would you lose it for an extra days money.

Depends how busy you are....
If you're piled out with work, you won't miss it....

 

[Old Mod]

It would be an increase of 20% normally Simon, for herringbone work.