Estimate For Laying A Circular York Stone Patio, 3.5M Diameter.

[Tilly2]

Moved from Gardening to the Home and Gardens.

We have received a quote for the above of £1200. I am asking for comments. Thank you.

[Mamyalynne]

Link to the answers already given.

https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Home-and-Garden/Gardening/Question1717096.html

[Tilly2]

Thank you, Mamya. I didn't think to do that.

[Mamyalynne]

You're welcome Tilly.

[The Builder]

Alavahalf has asked a few questions on your other thread Tilly.

Anyway, my comments...
When they excavate, are they disposing of the spoil?
This would need either a hardcore or a concrete base.
Are they supplying the slabs?
A circular patio of that size could easily account for half of that quote.
Does the price include VAT (that would account for £200)
Even if not including VAT, that would seem a pretty good quote.
You have other quotes coming. I'm sure that would confirm it.

[Tilly2]

Thanks, Mr B. On the invoice, it says the following

Dig out new circular patio area
Supply subbase and sand to lay new patio
Supply and lay new circular patio ( Rotunda circular patio kit
in Yorkshire Riven Buff )
Supply and use Easy Joint to point up new patio
Leave garden clean and tidy

[The Builder]

Thanks, Tilly. I guess they are not VAT registered then. No matter. It still makes it a very sensible quote.

That looks fine. Assuming they are reputable ;o)
Do ask what they intend to do with the spoil after excavation.
Even if it's extra to get rid of it, it's still a good price.

[Tilly2]

Thank you all, for your responses and advice. I will ask all those important questions!

[AuntPollyGrey]

OH is a Stonemason Builder. From the detailed Quote its seems like a fair price.

[Tilly2]

Thank you, APG. He does come highly recommended but I'll still ask all those unasked questions. :-)

[Tilly2]

I have asked the questions.

Skip provision is in the quote.
One man working.
Not VAT registered. So no more to pay.