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Is This Quote Reasonable?
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I have just received a quote of £2,500 for painting two bedrooms, living room and hallway. It includes painting a large wooden wardrobe. He has quoted 65 litres of Dulux paint. Vat included.
I have heard nothing but good things about this guy and his standard of work.
The flat will be empty.
I have heard nothing but good things about this guy and his standard of work.
The flat will be empty.
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Others might think that figure is OK but Ckeckatrade's guideline figures suggest that it's rather high:
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As a guide I always think how many mandays '( persondays) will it take. Hallways are tricky but depending on sizes and need for any plaster repairs I'd say maybe 10-12days so maybe up to £1800 plus paint....so total getting towards yours. Also depends on whether its cash in hand or through the books
B&Q currently have an offer;
2 x 10 Litres Pure Brilliant White Emulsion £45
Thus 80L would cost £180 (Note cost of paint could double depending on your choice of colour and type. Say £400 max for paint. Bear in mind he'll have an account and probably be purchasing at a discounted trade price).
Since most of the work will be done with a paint roller. Add another (being generous) £50 for sandpaper, filler and turps. Gloss paint for skirting boards £20.
Max cost for materials should be under £500.
Therefore £2000 in Labour.
If he spends 10 days on the job that's £200 a day.
2 x 10 Litres Pure Brilliant White Emulsion £45
Thus 80L would cost £180 (Note cost of paint could double depending on your choice of colour and type. Say £400 max for paint. Bear in mind he'll have an account and probably be purchasing at a discounted trade price).
Since most of the work will be done with a paint roller. Add another (being generous) £50 for sandpaper, filler and turps. Gloss paint for skirting boards £20.
Max cost for materials should be under £500.
Therefore £2000 in Labour.
If he spends 10 days on the job that's £200 a day.
Paint is really expensive now, I was amazed at the price of it. OK there are some cheap offers but only thin white emulsion and the decorator could probably get that as trade paint even cheaper if that’s what you want.
However it’s worth negotiating you never know you might be able to knock a bit off if you plead poverty and say you’ve had a cheaper quote.
However it’s worth negotiating you never know you might be able to knock a bit off if you plead poverty and say you’ve had a cheaper quote.
Decorators are charging £200 per day (£25 per hour) in some parts of the country. I take it, at that price, your decorator is guaranteeing his work, Wolf?
One of the reasons i was kept quite busy during my time as a decorator is that, besides doing a decent job (self-taught not time-served), my hourly rates were more than affordable to most folk. I was doing jobs for around 2/3rds the price the 'yellow-page mob' had quoted - and i took less tea-breaks:-)
One of the reasons i was kept quite busy during my time as a decorator is that, besides doing a decent job (self-taught not time-served), my hourly rates were more than affordable to most folk. I was doing jobs for around 2/3rds the price the 'yellow-page mob' had quoted - and i took less tea-breaks:-)
//B&Q currently have an offer;//
I bet they do. A professional decorator will not use rubbish paint and the stuff in B&Q is not good.
It's always difficult with quotes, really its are you happy with the work done. You can get a Postman to do it in his spare time much cheaper - but what will you get?
Checkatrade. Haha, most professionals wont use that anymore, especially if they are good. And prices vary massively across the country, for instance you can probably double your labour for London areas.
I bet they do. A professional decorator will not use rubbish paint and the stuff in B&Q is not good.
It's always difficult with quotes, really its are you happy with the work done. You can get a Postman to do it in his spare time much cheaper - but what will you get?
Checkatrade. Haha, most professionals wont use that anymore, especially if they are good. And prices vary massively across the country, for instance you can probably double your labour for London areas.
Slightly off-topic here, sorry Wolf65.
Ken, did you ever to do plastering when you were working as a decorator? Strange question, I know, I just wanted to ask because I knew a few painters and decorators that were also plasterers and wanted to know if you charged per wall, for plastering (if you did any plastering that is)?
Ken, did you ever to do plastering when you were working as a decorator? Strange question, I know, I just wanted to ask because I knew a few painters and decorators that were also plasterers and wanted to know if you charged per wall, for plastering (if you did any plastering that is)?
