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Fencing, Landscaping quote for 2250-2500 gbp. Is this quote fair?

AC20
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edited 1 November at 3:28PM in Is this quote fair?
  1. Fencing 2x7.5m + 1x 5.4m wall closeboard pressure treated with concrete posts and gravelboard

  2. Patio slab approx 8sqm porcelain slab

  3. Seeding, tidying, pruning garden area approx 7.7x5.4m

  4. Skip rental, debris removal

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  • On-the-coast
    On-the-coast Posts: 702 Forumite
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    Sounds like a bargain to me. 
    How high is the fence?
    where in the county are you located?
  • LightFlare
    LightFlare Posts: 1,576 Forumite
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    I would check that it’s a full quote and also do some research into the company/people.

    Sounds much too cheap to me
  • singhini
    singhini Posts: 1,117 Forumite
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    edited 1 November at 5:26PM
    I had a mate do mine 5 years ago and i paid for the skip and he supplied and fitted the fence:
    60ft fence (think its called Featheredged with Arris Rails and Gravel Board fence) £950 + vat = £1,140
    6 yard skip cost me £250 + vat - £300    (i think the 10 yard was £350 + vat = £420)

    i would be going to a garden supply place and pricing up all the materials (both the fencing job and the slabs). Then find out cost of Skip hire and add that. Then be realistic on how long will it take to do the job without rushing it (perhaps 3 or 4 days). Lets say there's 2 workers, so allow £200 per person per day (£1,200 to £1,600).

    So: £1,200 for labour + skip £300 + materials £1,300 = £2,800 ------> the quote looks cheap to me
    I have a tendency to mute most posts so if your expecting me to respond you might be waiting along time!
  • Grumpy_chap
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    AC20 said:
    1. Fencing 2x7.5m + 1x 5.4m wall closeboard pressure treated with concrete posts and gravelboard

    2. Patio slab approx 8sqm porcelain slab

    3. Seeding, tidying, pruning garden area approx 7.7x5.4m

    4. Skip rental, debris removal

    What does the "Fencing Landscaping quote for £2250 - £2500 gbp" actually cover?
    Is it labour only?
    Porcelain slabs are expensive
    Skip rental will be £300 or more
    Why is the price a quote with a £250 range?  Why isn't there simply a fixed price?
  • AC20
    AC20 Posts: 68 Forumite
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    Sounds like a bargain to me. 
    How high is the fence?
    where in the county are you located?
    4ft high, surrey
  • AC20
    AC20 Posts: 68 Forumite
    Fifth Anniversary 10 Posts
    AC20 said:
    1. Fencing 2x7.5m + 1x 5.4m wall closeboard pressure treated with concrete posts and gravelboard

    2. Patio slab approx 8sqm porcelain slab

    3. Seeding, tidying, pruning garden area approx 7.7x5.4m

    4. Skip rental, debris removal

    What does the "Fencing Landscaping quote for £2250 - £2500 gbp" actually cover?
    Is it labour only?
    Porcelain slabs are expensive
    Skip rental will be £300 or more
    Why is the price a quote with a £250 range?  Why isn't there simply a fixed price?
    includes material, labour, porcelain are higher price compared to buff stone but not crazy expensive. 2500 includes skip otherwise around 2250.
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