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Conservatory quote in the south east

Gti
Gti Posts: 52 Forumite
edited 29 July 2014 at 6:25AM in Is this quote fair?
My friends mum got a quote for a new conservatory in Frinton-on-sea and I think it sounds high compared to online quotes we've looked at.

It will be Georgian style with a 600mm high dwarf wall, 35mm polycarbonate glazing, 6300mm span, and 3000mm projection. This work was quoted for £15000.

Does that sound reasonable? I've told my friend online quotes will vary and can't be completely accurate but the ones we have seen were for around £10000. His mum has asked the neighbors and their ones were done for less than 10k although built over 6 years ago.

At the end of the day it's her money but I'd rather not see a retired old girl taken advantage of. Any advice appreciated.

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  • wk0101
    wk0101 Posts: 4 Newbie
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    Changed it to dwarf wall, with special roof glazing designed to reduce heat, cost was £10k. Based in Sussex
  • Sounds about right from the North west perpective. Thats a big un at 6 mtrs wide. It depends on the groundwork needed too,
    My house is on sand so foundation for a conservatory had to be 6ft deep.
    Some companies just go down a few feet, and as planning and buildng regs have changed, they may or may not be watched by inspectors.

    As with anyting, get some more quotes.

    I guess the big boys quotes would be 20k (Everets, Anglians etc)
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