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Bathroom Quote

Hi,

I have been given a quote to refurbish our ensuite. It's only about 4 metre squared and the work involves:

Remove shower cubicle/tray
Remove toilet
Remove sink/cabinet
Remove tiles
Remove carpet
Replace all the above with new furniture

I have been given a quote of £8000 to supply and install. The sanituary ware comes to about £3000. This includes labour and all materials and is fixed priced. We are based in London and this is the second quote we have received, the first was for about £12k from Dolphin Bathrooms!

Does this sound reasonable?

Regards,

Ray

Comments

  • Ruth1
    Ruth1 Posts: 11 Forumite
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    £5000 for labour, that sound very expensive, even in London.
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    I'd say thatw as very high even allowing for congestion charge and parking considerations if you are in the centre. Where in London?

    Is it 4 metres x 4 metres or is it 4 square metres?

    Site unseen max of £ 1,500 labour, £ 500 basic building / plumbing materials etc plus suite / tiles and disposal would seem more in the ballpark for what you have described. I might change my mind if I'd seen it though.

    Get another quote.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
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