We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

quote for building work

i have had a quote for some work and hoping people could let me know if its fair cos i really dont have a clue
remove damaged plasterboard on stairway, install new and skim finish £875
remove pointing around flashing on dormer window, re point ans seal £180
decorate entrance hall, stairs and landing (3 storey house) including ceilings and gloss £585
I think it sounds ok but i am a nurse and have no understanding of prices for building and decorating! (althoughi am sure some nurses are very good at that stuff)
i would be grateful for any advice:)

Comments

  • stebiz
    stebiz Posts: 6,590 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    moggitymog wrote: »
    i have had a quote for some work and hoping people could let me know if its fair cos i really dont have a clue
    remove damaged plasterboard on stairway, install new and skim finish £875
    remove pointing around flashing on dormer window, re point ans seal £180
    decorate entrance hall, stairs and landing (3 storey house) including ceilings and gloss £585
    I think it sounds ok but i am a nurse and have no understanding of prices for building and decorating! (althoughi am sure some nurses are very good at that stuff)
    i would be grateful for any advice:)

    The only expensive one appears to be the plaster. Is it quite large or high?
    Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies
  • moggitymog
    moggitymog Posts: 532 Forumite
    The plasterboard is 8ft x ?6ft i think
  • stebiz
    stebiz Posts: 6,590 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    That is very expensive. The materials would cost no more than £20 and it wouldn't be more than a few hours work - assuming that it is not high and needs internal scaffold or anything.

    I have been having all my ceilings replaced in my house. The plastering gang is charging 2 men a day at £200 total plus materials. It's taking a day to take down and reboard ceiling and a day to plaster = £400 and that is a full ceiling about 13ft x 12 ft.

    Also ensure that they are taking rubbish away. I personally provide skips but that's because I have a major job on.
    Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies
  • moggitymog
    moggitymog Posts: 532 Forumite
    Thanks for that. I wonder why that part of the quote is so high when the rest is reasonable
  • stebiz
    stebiz Posts: 6,590 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 17 April 2014 at 9:10PM
    moggitymog wrote: »
    Thanks for that. I wonder why that part of the quote is so high when the rest is reasonable

    Is it a new house with plasterboard or lathe plaster (old house) and does it have a decorative finish or anything. Just wondering why it's so dear??

    http://local.which.co.uk/advice/cost-price-information-plasterer-plastering
    Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies
  • moggitymog
    moggitymog Posts: 532 Forumite
    Its a new house. 8 years old. The plasterboard as you go up the stairs has bowed and popped out leaving a ridge all the way along
  • stebiz
    stebiz Posts: 6,590 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    moggitymog wrote: »
    Its a new house. 8 years old. The plasterboard as you go up the stairs has bowed and popped out leaving a ridge all the way along

    Wow, he's pulling your leg. A good plasterer would do that for £200 or less.Not even a full days work.
    Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies
  • moggitymog
    moggitymog Posts: 532 Forumite
    Thanks for that. I will def get another quote and compare
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 346.6K Banking & Borrowing
  • 251.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 451.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 238.8K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 614.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 174.8K Life & Family
  • 252K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.