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Plastering quote - Edinburgh

I was quoted £400 today for filling and skimming three walls and the area around the bay window in my living room. It's quite a large room (42 square meters of plastering), but I have already stripped the walls and will sand them before they start work.

It's a cash job, and the guys thought that it would take them most of a weekend to do.

I'm supplying the materials on top of this price (they estimated 100kg of multifinish??).

I have no idea if this is a good deal or not - would appreciate any guidance.

Cheers

Comments

  • TroysMum
    TroysMum Posts: 130 Forumite
    We had our whole stairs walls and ceilings done for £150 excellent job and he supplied the materials.

    I think thats quite steep, get another couple of quotes before accepting that one.

    Life's way too short!
    :beer:
  • Lorne
    Lorne Posts: 770 Forumite
    I also think that is quite steep, I got 3 rooms in my flat plastered for £380 last year, all large rooms, took a weekend and they supplied the plaster.
    Thanks for the advice Martin! :money:
    Member no. 920 - Proud to be dealing with our debts
  • nelly_2
    nelly_2 Posts: 17,863 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yeah that is a bit heavy.

    and posts 2 and 3 are ridiculously cheap
  • jason_s_2
    jason_s_2 Posts: 395 Forumite
    I agree with nelly, 3 walls even with bonding, 1 day, £250.
    As for the other 2 posts, well they must of been desperate for the work, thats all i can say.

    And nelly how early you posting lol, late night was it lol
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