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Garden overhaul
crayola
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Hi everyone. I haven't had a garden to play with before now so am just trying to test the water on how much a job we're getting done should cost us.
The garden is around 30 x 20 foot and is currently overgrown. We are having all the detritus (dead and overgrown plants) removed, shrubs trimmed and pruned, the central area prepared for a lawn and turf laid on. We'll also be having a small patio fully cleaned and weeded. They'll be removing and disposing of all the waste material for us.
The quote (all of the above included) is £500. I think this sounds good but would like a second opinion as I have no experience. Thoughts?
The garden is around 30 x 20 foot and is currently overgrown. We are having all the detritus (dead and overgrown plants) removed, shrubs trimmed and pruned, the central area prepared for a lawn and turf laid on. We'll also be having a small patio fully cleaned and weeded. They'll be removing and disposing of all the waste material for us.
The quote (all of the above included) is £500. I think this sounds good but would like a second opinion as I have no experience. Thoughts?
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If it includes the cost of the turf I'd say you should probably bite his hand off.
CheersThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein0 -
Thanks Keystone, and yes it does so I am biting right now
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my mate had his medium size garden done and it cost him 1500 quid!
that did include some stone chippings and a few slabs. plus a garden ornament feature thingy.Get some gorm.0 -
Not that I really know anything but I usually base my decisions on price but mainly 'when can they do the job'? If they can come next week I start to wonder why? If they can't do it until about 6 weeks then it shows that the guy is kept busy by work. May not be always true but it has worked OK for me.DEBT FREE BY 60Starting Debt 21st August 2019 = £11,024
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That sounds a very good price. I'd happily accept that.Hi everyone. I haven't had a garden to play with before now so am just trying to test the water on how much a job we're getting done should cost us.
The garden is around 30 x 20 foot and is currently overgrown. We are having all the detritus (dead and overgrown plants) removed, shrubs trimmed and pruned, the central area prepared for a lawn and turf laid on. We'll also be having a small patio fully cleaned and weeded. They'll be removing and disposing of all the waste material for us.
The quote (all of the above included) is £500. I think this sounds good but would like a second opinion as I have no experience. Thoughts?0
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