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New guttering

We live in a small semi (the same size a typical terraced) and the guttering needs replacing.
This is what we have been quoted
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]Erecting ladders for a safe working access to the side gutter levels from front stopend to rear rainwater outlet.[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]Taking down the existing guttering to the main elevations of the property.[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]Fitting new top quality maintenance free heavy duty 41/2” uPVC plastic gutter, [/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]BLACK[/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif] will be fitted unless otherwise instructed, all brackets to be screwed and not nailed.[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]Manufacturers recommend 39" (1m) spacing between brackets but we fit ours at approximately 30” (0.76m) for extra support to your guttering, fitted using string lines and spirit levels, then water testing to ensure the correct flow.[/FONT]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]Clearing away any debris accumulated whilst the work is being carried out to leave site as found.[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]Cost [/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]£ 420.00 [/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]+ vat @ 20%[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, serif]All materials to be supplied by All Roofing & Guttering unless otherwise stated.[/FONT]

Does this sound fair?

Comments

  • gardner1
    gardner1 Posts: 3,154 Forumite
    just make sure you get 2-3 quotes
  • we live in a biggish terraced and have just had our guttering at front totally replaced and guttering at back cleared. Best quote we had out of about five was £200, highest was £275. Hth We live in Kent :)
  • Sounds like London prices to me

    2-3 extra brackets at £2.76 each ????

    3mtr black gutters £16 each

    few joints, stop ends outlets £45

    About £100 in bits lest say,

    1/2 day to complete for 2 men..... £150

    London weighting @@@@@@@ £200.... 80)
  • SJshah
    SJshah Posts: 140 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Just takes two men on a ladder one day to finish, plus materials. For London, prices should be around £250-300 IMO.
    "Real knowledge is knowing the extent of one's ignorance."
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