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Redecorate landing and hallway removing woodchip
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velaine
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Hi there
Quote is to remove woodchip wallpaper in hall, up stairs and along landing, prepare and paint all surfaces and ceilings incl 4 internal doors and woodwork banisters
Total cost for labour (not removing waste) £1575. They want 50% of the deposit upfront
I live in SE London, zone 3 and live in split level flat so struggle to get trades people to quote. Only 2 visited and one said they couldn't do it
Thanks in advance
Quote is to remove woodchip wallpaper in hall, up stairs and along landing, prepare and paint all surfaces and ceilings incl 4 internal doors and woodwork banisters
Total cost for labour (not removing waste) £1575. They want 50% of the deposit upfront
I live in SE London, zone 3 and live in split level flat so struggle to get trades people to quote. Only 2 visited and one said they couldn't do it
Thanks in advance
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Sounds reasonable as it is a labour intensive job. You could save money by removing yourself, but the stairs may be a pain, and woodchip is horrendous to remove anyway. As it is mostly labour cost, 50% up front sounds a bit excessive, but maybe that's how they work. Have you had any info on how long it will take - maybe offer over 3 payments depending on length of time planned. Otherwise, sounds like you have limited options.0
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Thanks
It's 4 weeks in total depending on how bad the walls are underneath
Given the height and awkwardness of the stairs it seems worth it0 -
I'm surprised they have given you a fixed price on wallpaper stripping, especially woodchip, which normally needs a steamer to remove it, which in turn can blow the plaster.Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.0
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