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06-06-2013, 10:24 AM
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I just thought you are in London so maybe they are a bit dearer in London although the south-east where we are is expensive enough.
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06-06-2013, 05:19 PM
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Hi Moyra. Read your message this morning on my iPhone but unfortunately was unable to log in (no password). I think you've confirmed my suspicion that he HAS overcharged me somewhat. I've read handymen forums and they all seem to say a bathroom can be done in about 2 days!

So thanks very much for asking your son: that is a great help and gives me a figure and timescale to work round.
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07-06-2013, 09:28 PM
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Are you saying it is a plumber doing the tiling, if so go with a two man job, plumber to do the pipe work, and a chap who is just a tiler.
Certainly well over priced in my opinion!
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08-06-2013, 03:30 PM
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Just been to a local DIY chain to look at tiles, and found myself going through my requirements with an adviser. Upshot is, they could well be doing the whole job! Waiting to get a call to arrange an inspection. Decided to go for new shower, new flooring (vinyl tiles) and mebbe a heated towel rail.

Not yet quoted for flooring and towel rail, but price quoted was around £2400, using their 'trusted' installers.

It all looks within my budget so...fingers crossed.

Even the adviser was astounded at my tiler's guestimate of time. He reckons the whole job could take 4 days.
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08-06-2013, 03:57 PM
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Jazzi - £180 a day if we assume 8 hours working is £22.50 per hour which, for London is quite normal I would think.

The materials you could buy yourself and save about 20 - 30%

As I think you've realised the four days is the problem but to be fair he's likely had to allow for when he can't work due to the plumber being in there and so he's somewhat at the mercy of third parties.

If you can get a quote for everything from one firm then go with that because any delays or disputes with trades not getting access when they want it is down to them to sort out not you, and believe me these types of disputes occur all the time.
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08-06-2013, 04:30 PM
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Yes, your comments make sense, Losos, esp your last para! Thanks.
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11-06-2013, 01:27 PM
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Well, the chap came today and within 60 seconds I was saying 'thanks, but no thanks'. Before coming round he'd added £1,000 to the original quote,and as we talked further, it crept up to £5,000 and beyond! And he was talking of weeks, rather than days.

I apologised for waiting his time but reiterated that my budget didn't stretch that far. He said they had a prospective customer who got a particular job done for £1,500. Their quote? 8 grand!

So back to the Internet, phone book and the drawing board. I haven't ruled out the original plumber and have texted him to say I am getting more quotes from tilers.
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24-08-2013, 03:34 PM
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Well mine wasnt that price but its London prices I think.We are bathing in the shower cabinet now,much easier, just walk in instead of getting in the bath , and I was so impressed by the tiling I had the kitchen retiled and its decorated and is lovely.
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28-08-2013, 12:11 AM
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Before trusting any trader, check first with Age UK in your area. If you're over 50 they can supply trusted builders, tilers, roofers, gardeners or anything else you'd care to mention at a more reduced cost than you would pay if you went direct.

Have you never watched Rip Off Britain?

My Gordon was a master plasterer and only gave fair and honest quotes. He did our bathroom, just one full and two half walls, which worked out at around £50 for tiles and grout alone as he wasn't charging for labour. I've never counted how many tiles there are as I've had better things to do so it's not easy to say whether or not the quote was fair.

Speak to Age UK every time, and they'll give you the best advice.
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Thanks, I keep forgetting to check with them! I'll bear that in mind.
 
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