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Dropping a kerb quote
Welsh_Totster
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Want / need to have the kerb dropped on the pavement in front of our drive, got in touch with the Council who have a list of contractors I can use. The Council charged £66 for inspection on top of whatever the contractor charges for the work.
Had one of the contractors quote me last night at £700-750 for the job. Now Ive got another 4 contractors to quote me yet so will wait and see what they come up with, but is £750 fair game? Im in SE Wales and thought maybe £400 would be closer the mark (although I have nothing to base my guess on!)
Had one of the contractors quote me last night at £700-750 for the job. Now Ive got another 4 contractors to quote me yet so will wait and see what they come up with, but is £750 fair game? Im in SE Wales and thought maybe £400 would be closer the mark (although I have nothing to base my guess on!)
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i think thats the going rate for most councils. i take it you dont need planning permission, as that would increase the costs even further
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No planning permission needed, the council have agreed i can do it just need to pick a contractor and give the council 7 days notice. Its got to be done so looks like Im gonna be coughing up the dosh soon!0
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Someone I know paid £800 ten years ago .. in London so I guess that figure will be more by now.. sounds like its a reasonable quote to me.. just glad I already have one ..#6 of the SKI-ers Club :j
"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke0 -
Ive' got to have 2 done at my new house, havnt got price yet
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So it seems that £750 is a decent quote then! And there was me thinking I was going to be ripped off. Thanks folks, much appreciated0
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