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joetyler · 08-02-2008

hi i am taking on my 1st job next wk very nervous i think i have overpriced what do you guys think?the job as follows
1 = quarry tile onto concrete floor with 6"x6" ruabon reds total 12 sqmts
2 =tile kitchen walls brick effect 4"x8" ceramic bevelled in brick wall pattern 5sqmts
3 = tile bathroom over texixting tiles 4"x8" ceramic bevelled in brick wall pattern 10sq mts the priceoes not include the tiles but i have included adhesive etc
get ready total price quoted =830 pounds any feedback much appreciated cheers joe

**Fekin** · 08-02-2008

I don't think it's over the top at all really.

What will the mats set you back out of that.

It only works out £30.74 per sq meter including materials, so I wouldn't say that was mind blowingly expensive or anything.

**grumpygrouter** · 08-02-2008

I actually think it is a bit underpriced in all honesty. Heavilly bevelled tiles in brick bond will take some time and needs to be done with a bit of care. Quarries are also not straight forward as the sizes can vary a bit and they are also small tiles for a floor.

Just my opinion and others may disagree. I think you will be working very hard for your money.

Grumpy

tilinga2z · 08-02-2008

I actually had a figure of 900 in my head....so sounds good, none of the tiling you are doing is base level so you should charge for the work you are doing. Quarrys, brickbond, bevelled tiles, tile over tile. A good first job to get your teeth in to. Take your time and measure everything two or three times and if you get stuck the guys on here will help.
Good luck mate!

big dom · 08-02-2008

i think you got your pricing spot on there mate.i would of charged £850.

LM Ceramics · 08-02-2008

id say that was a fair price dont sell your self short good luck with your job

**Dave** · 08-02-2008

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Originally Posted by joetyler

hi i am taking on my 1st job next wk very nervous i think i have overpriced what do you guys think?the job as follows
1 = quarry tile onto concrete floor with 6"x6" ruabon reds total 12 sqmts
2 =tile kitchen walls brick effect 4"x8" ceramic bevelled in brick wall pattern 5sqmts
3 = tile bathroom over texixting tiles 4"x8" ceramic bevelled in brick wall pattern 10sq mts the priceoes not include the tiles but i have included adhesive etc
get ready total price quoted =830 pounds any feedback much appreciated cheers joe

Sounds ok to me joe...let us know how the job goes and maybe post us some pics in the gallery.....

**Raja** · 08-02-2008

hello and good luck definately not over chaging if anything bit cheap good luck with new job and get us some pics if u can mate

**pjc** · 08-02-2008

Your spot on for a newb well done :Pete

bigdaz · 08-02-2008

If you're doing the job then they must have accepted the price

joetyler · 08-02-2008

a big thank you to you all still a bit nervous but feel much better now thanks again i will let you all know how it goes will post pics if they dont all fall off!!!!

**IvegotsTILE** · 08-02-2008

I'm doing a full bathroom in those brick tiles,its taking me ages.I,ve definately under priced the job,just gave a normal ceramic sqm rate and forgot that I'm actually laying over a thousand tiles on crappy walls.I now have to work saturday and sunday to get the job finished and it almost feels like I'm working them for free

She is very happy with the job though so theres alot more work from this customer in the future,pricing will be different next time.