Tile Estimate Checklist

[Slowly Learning]

Hi all,

Doubt this will be of any help to the experienced tilers but for the new starters like me thought this might help a bit.

Im always coming away from estimates thinking Bugger I didnt check that or didnt ask that, so I knocked up a very basic checklist that I take with me and fill in as I go so when it comes to writting up the estimate all the info is there and not scribbled on a bit of scrap. Its done on OpenOffice which is free to download so dont know how itll play on microsoft word.



If the more experienced tilers spot something else that I should be checking for please let me know.

[nybor62]

lengths of trim required, type of trim

[doug boardley]

good post SL

[Slowly Learning]

Nice one Nybor,

New I would miss something!

[brendanbreeze]

Living in London I have to factor in parking fees too...Can be quite expensive. Also waste removal and I discuss what type of grout they might want.

[david campbell]

does the reboarding and plastering cover the use of extra adhesive for bumpy walls or extra addy needed for large formats?

[Slowly Learning]

BrenadanBreeze, I usually use hippo bags for waste so usually remember to give them a choice of Hippo or they can take it to the tip themselves for free. Parking is a good one for London have to put that in.

David Campbell, No I havent taken that into account. If Im removing old tiles once there off Id get the customer onsite and agree how to proceed and discuss any issues as untill the old tiles are off I wont know the state of the walls, I do explain that on the estimate so as everyone knows where they stand. I would normally estimate for the correct addy for the tile size though.

[mz30]

As a new tiler slowly learning i would only concentrate on what your advertising TILING ,From experience getting involved in other areas slows you down and cost's you money i,e removing old tiles and checking the substrate underneath before you tile,why get involved let the client sort out the problems before you start,let them get a plasterer/boarder whatever they need so you can go straight in an tile it will then reflect on what you charge them.

I know a lot of guys do bathroom/kitchen rip outs from start to finish,but as you are just starting out you should concentrate more on the tiling side and let others worry about the prep side.

Even now years into the tiling game i dont get involved in anything but the tiling(learnt the hard way).

Hope that helps

[Burnsy]

As a new tiler slowly learning i would only concentrate on what your advertising TILING ,From experience getting involved in other areas slows you down and cost's you money i,e removing old tiles and checking the substrate underneath before you tile,why get involved let the client sort out the problems before you start,let them get a plasterer/boarder whatever they need so you can go straight in an tile it will then reflect on what you charge them.

I know a lot of guys do bathroom/kitchen rip outs from start to finish,but as you are just starting out you should concentrate more on the tiling side and let others worry about the prep side.

Even now years into the tiling game i dont get involved in anything but the tiling(learnt the hard way).

Hope that helps

Surely you need to check ther substrate, so you know what addy to use.

It a good list for a newbie, I used to do them, but got lazy after a while! Should really take one to every job, just to remind you of things

[mz30]

Surely you need to check ther substrate, so you know what addy to use.

Sorry phrased that wrong,what i was trying to say as a new tiler,he should be worrying about tiling not what sort of substrate he (may)have to tile on,i always let the client sort out the walls/floor and then give a price, at the end of the day we are tilers not plasterers/boarders/screeders etc.

When i price a job i price a job i price for tiling only,if they need any sanitary moving ,walls straightining etc then thats down to the client they have phoned you to tile not make good .

I have been hit so many times for taking more on than what i do ,i have learned my lesson .

bye the way you have a good checklist if you are starting a room from scratch,but as a new tiler i would advise against

[Dan]

I like the post SL. Well done.