I have provided a couple of builders with copies of the drawings and structural engineers report and asked them for a detailed quote, ie a breakdown of costs for building works, electrical, plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms etc but all seem reluctant to provide this. They are happy to give me a total price but if I don't know exactly what is included, then the total cost could increase if they haven't accounted for everything I want. Is this normal? Should I be doing things differently? Any advice/help would be great.
2006-10-09 23:58:40 · 9 answers · asked by Gunner 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
You are the employer, TELL the builder what you want done how you want the quote to read, IE bathroom suit £250 fitting £300 etc etc. It is after all your money at the end the builder should add a % for items like extra nails glue and other bits and pieces which are hard to calculate accurately and any extras you want fitted above the quote you agree with the builder in writing before you start a good builder will let you hold a % back for 3 months just in case of problems I DID SAY A GOOD BUILDER.
2006-10-10 01:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by GLYN D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually if a contractor or builder gives you a total amount for a quote or price he is fixed by your rights that it will not cost anymore for the work carried out
IE if it does go over budget he has to pay the costs himself. Get a sighned contract advising of this then you will be secure. Also try and check your homes insurance to see if you are covered for planned extensions as if something happens on the build you are covered. Dont get it by word get it on paper.
2006-10-10 00:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by alismudge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tell you one thing, get them to give you a date by which it will be done and see if they hit that dealine.
Regardless of quote, if they don't come back to you on time, if they are full of excuses and don't keep in contact with you then get rid there and then.
My experience of builders is shocking, they didn't turn up when they said, when they did i found they had other jobs on the go even though i had insisted i was the only one, the never phoned when they said they would or even phoned back after i chased them.
It has taken me years to find someone who is reliable, trustworthy and does a good job without me standing over his shoulder but i finally have and he is brilliant.
2006-10-10 00:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sir or Madam:
Having gone through the same thing myself, I
would recommend that you insist on the following
items in any bid quotation...
1.) Set of Drawings from Bidder (indicates he has
seen plans you submitted) showing structure he
intends to build.
2.) List of Materials from Bidder (Pay attention to
plywood specs - using chip board instead of real
plywood, using particle board instead of real plywood
using 3/8 or half inch roofing instead of 5/8 inch plywood? Double pane insulated windows instead of triple pane?) Lost of opportunity for cost cutting in the
materials list. How will the project be affected by those cuts?
3.) Pay attention to specific words about clean-up during the construction period. Will the site look like a disaster during the construction phase, or will the contractor keep things fairly neat? Who provides and pays for the dipsey dumpster?
4.) Warranties? Warranty Periods?
Drafting a bid like this costs about 8 hours of work by someone and most firms do not like to do that for free.
The cost will come from somewhere and you should be prepared to pay it up front.
2006-10-10 00:20:17 · answer #4 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haggle for a fixed price contract that means they cant increase the price they wont be keen but make it clear if they want the business they may increase the price +2-3% is reasonable. You can ask for a breakdown but if you are not knowledgable in the building trade it wont help you. You can ask for a breakdown of materials/labour and ask for copy invoices you could ask to see timesheets for the employees, but they would run a mile.
2006-10-10 00:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by jojo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get the info back as detailed as possible! If one builder has included something that the other builder hasn't, then go back and query.
You are the one paying the money - you are entitled to have it written down!!
2006-10-10 00:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by Smiler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
permit him take you to the county courtroom and then put in a counter declare for the quantity that he has put in for detrimental workmanship. To show this take photographs of the artwork which you at the instant are not pleased with vs what you had asked + copies of his act of contrition email. additionally take each and every of the e-mails - this shows that he has agreed very final charge became won and additionally facilitates you to describe that throughout none of them has he suggested the extra suitable artwork that has been completed or needed to be completed to get the artwork genuine the 1st time - you have a reliable case for paying for money lower back this form. additionally refer to the buyer advise human beings (link under) - they are able to have the means to allow you understand what variety of letter your prefer and what different re-classes you have Lesson now learnt is that - continuously get each and every thing in writing interior the corporate's letterhead - in case you paid him money it may properly be that he's doing a tax play around.
2016-11-27 04:15:03 · answer #7 · answered by zito 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds dodgy mate- you are totally entitled for a breakdown- after all you want to know exactly wat ur paying for. I would suggest finding some other builder as there are a lot of cowboys out there
2006-10-10 00:06:31 · answer #8 · answered by JD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a quote
2006-10-10 00:01:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋