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Originally posted by kingcook View Post£122.22 per day, per person
Does that include VAT?Comment
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostNo mention of VAT on the quote. I think £122 is reasonable, I'm guessing 18 man days though is not.
It really does depend on size of room though. Also if furniture is in the way and needs moving and/or covering up, or if skirting/architrave needs masking. Probably other things i'm not aware of.
It took me almost 1 day to paint our bathroom a short while ago (2 coats).
On the surface, 18 man days does sound a lot, but as others have said it's hard to tell without actually seeing the job.
Only thing I can think of is that you left one of your invoices lying around and the painter saw it and muttered "Hoooowwwwww muuuuccchhh?!?!?" - and thought he'd take you for a rideContracting: more of the money, less of the sh1tComment
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It does seem high - but the sanding/re doing of the woodwork could be a complete pita
How many doors have you got to do? As it will take half a man day to sand a door properly?
How many feet of skirting board do you have?
What is currently on the skirting board? if it is gloss that may need to be burnt off to get back to the wood.
I would imagine slapping the paint on the walls is only about 4 days of the quote...
But tell us how it works out!Comment
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Originally posted by original PM View PostIt does seem high - but the sanding/re doing of the woodwork could be a complete pita
How many doors have you got to do? As it will take half a man day to sand a door properly?
How many feet of skirting board do you have?
What is currently on the skirting board? if it is gloss that may need to be burnt off to get back to the wood.
I would imagine slapping the paint on the walls is only about 4 days of the quote...
But tell us how it works out!
Anyway, knocked them down to £1900. Still seems high but they come with a good recommendation from someone I trust so going ahead with it.
Thanks for the advice everyone!Comment
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I see nobody has given the standard answer yet.
" You're a contractor FFS. Just give him 4k and get back to your computer. "Comment
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Originally posted by unixman View PostI see nobody has given the standard answer yet.
" You're a contractor FFS. Just give him 4k and get back to your computer. "Comment
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostThere are two of them and both women. Sexist pig.
It was a joooooooooke. Calm down!!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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