Fair price? Soffit & Gutters

Sagz_2

Total newbie to sorting out this sort of thing, does this sound about right to you knowledgeable folks, 2 bed semi, front and back (no gutters on the side):

 "to remove soffits, fascia & guttering and replace with 20mm white fascia, 10mm white cladded soffit and black guttering.  Fit UPVC trays under felting, scaffold front and back. £2470.00"

Thanks for any advice you can give. 

Petriix

That sounds pretty extortionate to me. I suspect the materials would total less than £250 and it would be at most half a day's work for two people. I'd say £750 at a push.

bob99999

Would say the scaffolding is more than £750, I've had silly prices lately

Petriix

What's wrong with ladders? Scaffolding seems excessive. Or maybe a cherrypicker?

Sagz_2

Petriix said:

What's wrong with ladders? Scaffolding seems excessive. Or maybe a cherrypicker?

They need to work over a conservatory, and no access for a cherrypicker.
The scaffolding part is £400

Petriix

Ok, they're only charging you double then.

gazman100

I recently had this done on a 3 bed terraced, including ground floor bay window and kitchen extension for £860. No scaffolding though, just ladders.

thebaldwindowfitter

Petriix said:

What's wrong with ladders? Scaffolding seems excessive. Or maybe a cherrypicker?

you talk rubbish for one the health and safety executive would have a field day with the persons doing the job also the home owner there are hefty fines 

Rosa_Damascena

The quote is expensive. I paid less last year for the same work on a much bigger property, and my builder is known not to be cheap but he is very good.

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sinkorswim2018

£1250 (cash) paid for 3 bed semi. No scaffolding, used ladders.

john.h

I have replaced a fair amount of fascias over the years, no way would I do it off a set of ladders for what ever money you paid me.