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Bathroom quotes

We need to replace our bathroom suite and shower and would like the whole room tiled (including floor) - the room is approx.1.5m x 1.5m

We're not moving the bath or toilet positions etc , so there's no extra work there.

So far we have received two quotes just for labour of £3,100.00 and £2,495.00 (and this guy said it would take at least 8 days !)

To me , this seems extortionate...but am I under-estimating the work involved ? (we're in Southend area - Essex)

Comments

  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Hi

    There is not enough detail to give even a rough price for your work.It would suggest from your two quotes that they both think that's what the job is worth.
    Perhaps a more detailed list of works and the type of sanitaryware you are having would generate more responses.

    Corgi Guy.
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • EvilMonkey
    EvilMonkey Posts: 680 Forumite
    My bathroom is around 2 x 3, less tiling, but more moving of bits and I'm getting quotes of around £4000....
  • Hmm..ok.....thanks....looks like I'll have to start saving !
  • Iiyama
    Iiyama Posts: 91 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    I had my bathroom done recently. The old suite was removed, one wall of tiles removed and retiled and the new suite with vanity unit fitted. We did not have a shower fitted.
    We paid for all materials and a labour charge of £480. The next cheapest quote we got was double that!
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