Second opinion on quote

[REDSAW]

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr1!!!!!!!!!!!!

thats expensive but it says supply all materials? how much are the brass ware?.

its for a new shower valve, new pump and new taps, how many days?

the bumf above is just part of what you do to complete the job any way, they also forgot to add test toilet works!

the sure stop is heavy too unless its hard to get at imo.

 

[TBServices]

Looks like I should be charging more.

 

[REDSAW]

i only ask around £90-120 for the sure stop, they re not hard!!

 

[tackleburger]

I'll make a few assumptions on this;

The plumber is supplying the pump.

The cylinder is through the wall therefore not far away and therefore a cold water route to the tank is established so not difficult.

The plumber is professional and took time and put thought into the quote.

The job sounds awkward in some respects.

He will be using copper pipe.

On that basis and assuming it takes 1 man two days or two men 1 day the bottom line is the job is making about a 1k in profit. I think it may well be done by one guy in a day but obviously I can't be sure.

On that basis if you think £500 for a day is expensive go somewhere else. I am sure there are equally professional plumbers out there that will give you a comparable quote. Incidentally this guy has covered everything as far as I can see so you know what your looking for.

 

[Showerman41]

Thanks for all the responses - many of you have obviously put thought and time into them, and that is much appreciated. Yes, he is supplying the pump, and the hot-water cylinder is just through a stud wall in the airing cupboard along with c/h pump and immersion heater wiring.

To me, it does look awkward (but what do I know 🙂 ), especially if we do have the pump to the shower cubicle. I'd forgotten to ask how long it would take and have been told two to three days. Taking into account, as you say, he's covered everything and that the £500 is not clear profit - he has an office, run by the family, but they still have to be paid - and it starts to come into focus. And if it does take three days his profit goes down.

However, we have arranged for a second quote. Will be interesting to see how it compares, and not just in price 🙂

 

[Barry98]

Remember pay peanuts get monkeys , cheapest is not always the best

 

[Destroyer2813]

Let us know what tje second quote comprisses of please when you get it

 

[plumber0808]

Sounds too dear to me, I no everyone is saying pay peanuts get monkeys but I wouldn't want to pay over the odds. I obviously haven't seen the job but nearly 2k for that work seems excessive.

 

[lame plumber]

May look a bit pricy but its a quote not an estimate so hes accounting for problems etc and any potential call back. If he takes his time doing the quote properly, it may be he does the same in his work!! You dont have to take it, get some others, it may be hes good, inunundated with work and upped his prices a bit as he doesnt need the work!

 

[on31ll]

I dont think thats a bad quote ! He knows what he is going to do because he has stated it in his write up ! He hasnt left any guessing ! Have you seen his previous work ? Whats it like ? Are you impressed and is it high standard ? It might only take him 2 days but he has got that standard and that speed by doing it over and over and knowing what he is doing why should he charge any less ? If i change a stopcock in 2 mins and no mess should i charge less than sombody else who take half hour then half hour tidying up ?

Your paying for quality and the service ! With any good tradesman you pay for their talent and what they know ! Review his previous work then make your judgement

 

[wigz]

just gave a quote for £1900 to supply and fit bathroom suite. how much would you want to be earning to install basic bathroom suite?.

 

[Ray Stafford]

I like this - versions of it turn up all over the internet:

The internet has allowed all of us access to information that was formerly the domain of “experts.” However, we seem to have forgotten that information does not equate to expertise. The value in a professional relationship is not only in the information, but in the expertise that puts that information to work for you.


There is an old story about a multi-million dollar power plant that had mysteriously ground to a halt. All efforts to restart it had failed and an expert was brought in. After studying the problem for a few minutes he took a hammer and hit one of the valves. With a rumble, the plant came back to life. Incredulous glances were shared, grateful cries and high-fives were exchanged. Later, the expert’s bill arrived for the amount of $10,000.00. The outraged executive in charge thought “All he did was hit a valve with a hammer, this bill is ridiculous.” he asked for an itemized breakdown and the consultant responded with a bill that read: “Hitting valve with hammer $10.00. Knowing which valve to hit: $9,990.00.”

The value of expertise.

 

[nicro3]

Have a look at Will Self on you tube, his opinions on the internet make very interesting viewing.

 

[on31ll]

As every tradesman knows but the public wont understand ! You get paid for you know !

 

[RThomas010]

I think its a bit expensive, unless i need to put my prices up

 

[Showerman41]

Quick update - We've had another man round and are waiting for his quote 🙂

 

[Dannypipe]

Ahah! Let us know what it comes in at please.