What to charge per m2? - TilersForums.com

[Russell brown]

Hi I know this is a public forum but I can't join the private one yet, don't expect anyone to discuss prices on here but if you could PM me I'd appreciate it. I've been asked to tile a chimney Brest in something similar to this http://tilestapstubs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Black-Slate-Wall-Cladding-DCW012-1.jpg but not sure what to charge per m2 as its a lot more labour intensive having to wet cut all the external mitres etc.. I'd really like this job to add to my portfolio so don't want to go in to cheap and end up working for nothing and to dear and end up losing it. Hopefully got a full ensuite install to do for the same customer aswell.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

But that's the fun!
You will not win on every job (ie cover your wages) but with this type of material you just have to allow a certain length of time 1/2 days and put your rate in accordingly.
I've got 4 large panels to do around a swimming pool and they will have 50mm mitred returns - so should be Fun!

 

[Andy Allen]

Small or awkward jobs i would price on a dayrate so not to lose out.

 

[ttt tiling]

Forget m2 prices , I work out how long (worst case) and price accordingly
If you want to secure the following job , price it best case and swallow the loss!
Its all in a days work!

 

[Aston]

I agree with Andy,
day rate for small jobs
price per meter on larger areas.

find out the average price in your area by ringing a few tile shops and then aim at the higher end. who knows, you might even get it ;0) and if you don't then you can always renegotiate because its easier to come down in price, than it is to go up!

 

[Russell brown]

There's 8m2 around the Brest, I've also got to remove a stone lintel that's sticking out and replace with a concrete one that's flush plus sand the paint off the walls. I've never used a tile like this so how long would you expect it to take you to tile that sort of area mitring the external corners as I'm imagining it's quite labour intensive. I know everyone works at different speeds but there's a day for me to replace the lintel and prep the walls.

 

[Andy Allen]

I would allow at least 2 days to tile it. .

 

[aussie tiling]

lt might be worth asking if they do the fingers with this tile i.e. they lock in on external corners, much faster and looks better imo. Atleast you don't have to grout.

 

[Russell brown]

lt might be worth asking if they do the fingers with this tile i.e. they lock in on external corners, much faster and looks better imo. Atleast you don't have to grout.

Thanks for that Tip!. That must be a right time saver.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

lt might be worth asking if they do the fingers with this tile i.e. they lock in on external corners, much faster and looks better imo. Atleast you don't have to grout.

'fingers' - you'll have to enlighten me!