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Hi, Have just finished tiling my first full bathroom and am really pleased but need a bit of info on what to charge for labour ,i was thinking £500? But dont want undersell myself and defo DONT WANT TO ASK FOR TOO MUCH

Think the customer is looking for a m2 price but am Unsure of rates in scotland, fife area??

A bit of info on the job,

18m2 600x330 wall tiles
Lay UFH mat
2m2 600x600 floor
grout all and silicone

1 window and a small box tiled at bottom of bath.
Took 5 days

some pics are included of room

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Job looks a good'n davie............

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Looks good. Did you actually start working with out agreeing a price? Very dangerous thing to do. What are you going to do if he isn't happy with your charge?

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Just what I was thinking Grumpy
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Nah its ok i have known him for years and used to labour for him, hes happy to pay what ever i ask for, thats y im looking for a fair price.

Defo see what u guys are saying tho!! and if i didnt know him so well id never of done it.

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Nah its ok i have known him for years and used to labour for him, hes happy to pay what ever i ask for, thats y im looking for a fair price.

Defo see what u guys are saying tho!! and if i didnt know him so well id never of done it.

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Hi, Have just finished tiling my first full bathroom and am really pleased but need a bit of info on what to charge for labour ,i was thinking £500? But dont want undersell myself and defo DONT WANT TO ASK FOR TOO MUCH

Think the customer is looking for a m2 price but am Unsure of rates in scotland, fife area??

A bit of info on the job,

18m2 600x330 wall tiles
Lay UFH mat
2m2 600x600 floor
grout all and silicone

1 window and a small box tiled at bottom of bath.
Took 5 days

some pics are included of room
I would have been asking for a bit more, personally. At least £120 a day to start.

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So Grumpy u recon about 600 for that job? £500 for a mate seem fair price for me and him then , in ur experience whats a m2 price up your way??
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Send me a PM Davie.

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Ok grumpy its away, i think
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Nice work Davie, charge what you think is fair...well done....Gaz

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Thanks guys its good to know your thought

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