Loft conversion and contract?

sam1970

We are planning a large loft conversion project in the next 3 months. I got 3 quotes (2 from loft conversion specialists) and we have decided on one who seems to be very experienced and doing few conversions in our area. The quote also was the cheapest ( around £60000). I asked if we are going to have a contract and he said that they don't normally do contracts. I am concerned about the project costs going out of control and will prefer a detailed contract to cover every thing especially considering the amount of money involved.
Am I being unreasonable here? If they a agree to do a contract, what I should include in it?

Doozergirl

Are they FMB members? They produce a contract.

zoothornrollo_2

sam1970 wrote: »

We are planning a large loft conversion project in the next 3 months. I got 3 quotes (2 from loft conversion specialists) and we have decided on one who seems to be very experienced and doing few conversions in our area. The quote also was the cheapest ( around £60000). I asked if we are going to have a contract and he said that they don't normally do contracts. I am concerned about the project costs going out of control and will prefer a detailed contract to cover every thing especially considering the amount of money involved.
Am I being unreasonable here? If they a agree to do a contract, what I should include in it?

Is the quote very detailed?

sam1970

Yes...it is 4 pages although I noted few missing items which I raised with them and they confirmed that it was included

brightontraveller

“he said that they don't normally do contracts.”


A/ Rip off merchants,
B/ Cowboy,
C/ You have mug written on your forehead,
D/ absolutely clueless chancer,

All above or individually take your pick…

Its Irrelevant what organisation they maybe members,Granted not enormous works but 60k, sufficient for contract benefits both sides walk away from the cowboy....

sam1970

Doozergirl wrote: »

Are they FMB members? They produce a contract.

Yes...I checked FMB website

Doozergirl

sam1970 wrote: »

Yes...I checked FMB website

Then they should commit to the contract that the FMB provides as a free service to their members. If they bother to read it they'd see it's fair to both parties.

Doozergirl

brightontraveller wrote: »

Its Irrelevant what organisation they maybe members,Granted not enormous works but 60k, sufficient for contract benefits both sides walk away from the cowboy....

It's not irrelevant. The FMB provide a free contract that if someone in their company has the nouse to be able to use the internet then it's a simple task to do as a customer asks and print it off.

It couldn't be easier for members and they sign up committing to use the thing!

brightontraveller

Doozergirl wrote: »

It's not irrelevant. The FMB provide a free contract that if someone in their company has the nouse to be able to use the internet then it's a simple task to do as a customer asks and print it off.

It couldn't be easier for members and they sign up committing to use the thing!

Enforces my views A,B C etc[FONT=&quot],,, According to post they “ don’t normally do contracts “ was the post not were are members of FMB and can do if you require so irrelevant in respect builder is not offering contract so there few hundred pound fee of joining the prestigious FMB was obviously well thought out and they are aware of all the benefits it brings.... [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Granted being so moronic as to not understand what the organisation offers its members isn’t an exclusive indicator as to there standard of works but Id say it offers an insight into there company [/FONT]:rotfl:

Hoploz

I can't help with the contract question but interested to see your quote of £60k. I'm doing a large loft extension also, and quotes are that much as well. Helps me feel better!

Am about to appoint my builder (who is through a recommendation) Eek!

sam1970

Hoploz wrote: »

I can't help with the contract question but interested to see your quote of £60k. I'm doing a large loft extension also, and quotes are that much as well. Helps me feel better!

Am about to appoint my builder (who is through a recommendation) Eek!

I know...the quotes are eye watering. My first quote was ...wait for it...96K...and had the cheek to say that decoration and carpets were not included. For that money I will be expecting him to be cooking my dinner every night