pricing up

[ScottG13]

If you went to price up a potential job that required old tiles being removed. How would you go about giving a quote not knowing what state the walls are in, hence what work needs to be carried out,

thanks in advance

Scott

[Ken Bruty]

The way I do it is quote for the work you can physically see, and then give an estimate for the prep work, but tell them you'll inform them immediately if anything crops up, and ask for their agreement before you carry out the work. That way they can't say you surprised them if the bill is significantly higher, just communicate every step of the way mate.

[mikethetile]

I price the job as I see it and then add

allow £***.** for...............

and explain that its an estimate and what its based on

its best to do this when putting the price in in case it could put them over budget

[hillhead]

Pricing is not easy at times,i finished one today which went 100% over quote.The customer was happy enough and delighted with the job.

[Scott]

If its plasterboard i always allow to reboard. You have to make an allowance for the making good, how much depends on whats involved. As mentioned communication is key! Give them as much information as you can without baffling them. I try and give them an idea for the cost if the room needs to be plastered so they have and idea.

[CDS]

I usually quote to reboard regardless and explain to customer /add a clause that reskimming will add x amount more if that becomes the better option once walls are stripped.

On the odd occaision when walls have stripped back and left reusable plaster it gets knocked off the bill and the customers extra happy!

[doug boardley]

pretty much the same as Ken for me

[Pebbs]

What I do is give them the options and 'what ifs' because that way there are no hidden nasties when you come around to do the job. The other thing I do on my side is I work out how much it would come to on price work and then on day works. The higher figure is the one you should quote then youve got that safety buffer within the quotation for your own peace of mind. You always need a buffer in that quotation, especially on smaller jobs, on large contracts I can be pricing up to 650 elements, I know that I am going to fall short on one set of works but with a buffer built in I can move it across to deal with the shortfall. On smaller jobs you have no where to run with it.



Pebbs