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Roughly how much should this bathroom job cost
d4gl15h
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hi there, i have bought a house with a downstairs bathroom and it is tiny.
so me and my girlfriend have decided to move it directly upstairs into the smallest bedroom.
the job in all basicly consists of fitting the rosalind suite from b and q.
in the bathrrom to be but with a combi shower.
the tiles are going to be simmilar colours but with a matching dark strip going from floor to ceiling, i am having this tile design the same in the downstairs toilet as i am keeping it a small washroom but i am basicly shortening the current bathroom and building a partition so like a said i am left with a small washroom downstairs and then the hallway become bigger with some were sutible to store our coats and our buggy as we have a lil nipper on the way
the downstairs bathroom will be:
2 meter square floor space
14 meter wall space
and the upstairs bathroom to be is:
7 meter square floor space
and 28.6 meter wall space
my initial quotes from the job lot quote companies were variied ranging from 11k to the best offer at 6.5k which consisited of knocking the original bathroom wall down building the partition wall hanging the original door fit a downstairs toilet and sink and fitting a full bathroom suite upstairs tiling both floors but only tiling half way up the wall.
this price was based on a mid range bathroom suite and tiles.
then my mates dad came round and said he will do it for 3.7 k which is fully fit both suites fully tile floors and walls replace soil stack lower ceiling for the pvc cladding basicly do the full shibang bar fitting the extractor fan and spotlights as i have another mate who is an electricion and has just re-wired my house for £350 ex materials.
but i got to thinking and thought to my self well if i pay him 3.7k the bathroom is a good 1.5k including shower and taps and the tiles are going to be but end of 1k so that pretty much takes it to nearly 6.5k.
i have no worries about him doing thre job as i know he will do a good job but just thinking is it really worth it but either way it needs done.
so what do you guys think ??
so me and my girlfriend have decided to move it directly upstairs into the smallest bedroom.
the job in all basicly consists of fitting the rosalind suite from b and q.
in the bathrrom to be but with a combi shower.
the tiles are going to be simmilar colours but with a matching dark strip going from floor to ceiling, i am having this tile design the same in the downstairs toilet as i am keeping it a small washroom but i am basicly shortening the current bathroom and building a partition so like a said i am left with a small washroom downstairs and then the hallway become bigger with some were sutible to store our coats and our buggy as we have a lil nipper on the way
the downstairs bathroom will be:
2 meter square floor space
14 meter wall space
and the upstairs bathroom to be is:
7 meter square floor space
and 28.6 meter wall space
my initial quotes from the job lot quote companies were variied ranging from 11k to the best offer at 6.5k which consisited of knocking the original bathroom wall down building the partition wall hanging the original door fit a downstairs toilet and sink and fitting a full bathroom suite upstairs tiling both floors but only tiling half way up the wall.
this price was based on a mid range bathroom suite and tiles.
then my mates dad came round and said he will do it for 3.7 k which is fully fit both suites fully tile floors and walls replace soil stack lower ceiling for the pvc cladding basicly do the full shibang bar fitting the extractor fan and spotlights as i have another mate who is an electricion and has just re-wired my house for £350 ex materials.
but i got to thinking and thought to my self well if i pay him 3.7k the bathroom is a good 1.5k including shower and taps and the tiles are going to be but end of 1k so that pretty much takes it to nearly 6.5k.
i have no worries about him doing thre job as i know he will do a good job but just thinking is it really worth it but either way it needs done.
so what do you guys think ??
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Depends where you live as to what a reasonable quote is. 6.5k sounds about right up here in the NW, but in the South I would be thinking closer to 9k. Having said that if your mates dad doesn't do it for a living, then he isn't much cheaper than the pros. Depend if you trust him.
Good luck which ever you choose and with your impending arrival.0 -
Why dont you get a couple of quotes from companies in your area and compare them to your present quote.
Remember a proper plumber will probably do the job faster
What does your mates dad do for a living.
Remember also that if things go wrong will you be able to get him to recrify it, would be be insured, could he damage other things, could be flood your house.
To be honest, when its a big job like this you really would be better going with the professionals who have the insurance for such things in place.make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
Can see this being a recipe for diaster
Never employ friends or family
Go with a independant firm reccomended to you a source you trust, Price is not everything , if something goes wrong down the line can you afford to pay twice!!Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure0 -
hes an electrician by trade and one of these handy at everything he is semiretired doing bathrooms and kitchens as his way of income in all honesty i am a bit of a jessy when it comes to things a would rather pay a bit more to do the job correctly n have that bit guarantee like i am laying solid oak throughout and my mate a joiner says al do it for nout mate as a moving in present but ad rather pay the £400 for the companys joiner who is doing it day in and day out simply because of the amount of it he is laying.
and i have seen me mates dads work and i know it is good quality and i would trust him 100% as i know he would do it corectly but its simply the price what is bugging me0 -
hes an electrician by trade and one of these handy at everything he is semiretired doing bathrooms and kitchens as his way of income in all honesty i am a bit of a jessy when it comes to things a would rather pay a bit more to do the job correctly n have that bit guarantee like i am laying solid oak throughout and my mate a joiner says al do it for nout mate as a moving in present but ad rather pay the £400 for the companys joiner who is doing it day in and day out simply because of the amount of it he is laying.
and i have seen me mates dads work and i know it is good quality and i would trust him 100% as i know he would do it corectly but its simply the price what is bugging me
Peace of mind is priceless mate.............
Does your mates dad have any sort of insurance. If he is doing this sort of thing for a living then he should have if he is self employed.make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
No decent plumber will fit B&Q rubbish either...
its a cook and lewis bathroom suite costing nearly 2k wouldnt put that down as rubbish0 -
No decent plumber will fit B&Q rubbish either...
its a cook and lewis bathroom suite costing nearly 2k wouldnt put that down as rubbish
Cooke and Lewis, B&Q
All made by either the PGH Group or GSI
Last GSI i was given by a customer was badly cast where the cistern would not align to the pan without taking a grinder to it!
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