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Are these tradesmen's rates fair?

Hi

I'm considering using a multi-discipline building company for some work in a property in south Herts (just outside the M25 area).

Their painter/decorators cost £15 per hour, carpenters £18 per hour and electricians £20 per hour.

Are these rates fair?

Thanks!
"That which does not kill you will hurt like hell", Friedrich Nietzche.

Comments

  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    They are on par. Don't let them quote on hourly or even daily rate though. Thats just a licence to spin the job out. Get a quote (not an estimate) for each job so its at their risk not yours.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • +1 on above
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
  • Sounds fair. The daily rate is 8hrs is about £150
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