Since the downturn and builders having to get realistic i have had quotes for several different jobs tumble significantly. Quotes for an attic conversion dropping by over 50% being the best example. Ive also had the quotes on a sunroom drop by around 40%.
I still dont think its low enough to bite the bullet yet though.
I used to work in the business myself so i know whats involved in the work and that the quotes of the last few years were totally taking the mickey.
I just want to highlight here what is happening with quotes so everyone can add thiers too to see if they are getting a bargain.
Hopefully the thread wont go off topic with vested interests coming on and bigging up the scale of the job to justify high prices.
Me first. Here goes:
Attic will be Approx 200 Sq Ft usable area, with storage to sides.
Including Flooring, stairs (knocking hole in wall and ceiling), 2 Large Velux windows, Insulation, Floor, plastering, painting, electric storage heating and lighting.
Quotes a year ago were €25 - €30k. (avg €5k extra if i wanten a bathroom up there)
Quotes are now €12k - €15k. (avg €2k extra if i wanten a bathroom up there)
Several quotes were given by the same companies who gave the original quotes, who called me back, because i asked them to call if they could significantly reduce their prices.
It goes without saying that you should check the companies out too. No point having a cheap quote by a cowboy.
Anyone else had quotes for this work recently?
If so give details here.
Im thinking you can PM me the details of who quoted you and i'll gather them up and PM them to anyone who wants them if we're not allowed to post them here.
If this thread works out i'll start another on Sunroom quotes.
I should say that this is for my parents house and thats why im trying to save as much as possible for them. Might as well share anything i get.
I still dont think its low enough to bite the bullet yet though.
I used to work in the business myself so i know whats involved in the work and that the quotes of the last few years were totally taking the mickey.
I just want to highlight here what is happening with quotes so everyone can add thiers too to see if they are getting a bargain.
Hopefully the thread wont go off topic with vested interests coming on and bigging up the scale of the job to justify high prices.
Me first. Here goes:
Attic will be Approx 200 Sq Ft usable area, with storage to sides.
Including Flooring, stairs (knocking hole in wall and ceiling), 2 Large Velux windows, Insulation, Floor, plastering, painting, electric storage heating and lighting.
Quotes a year ago were €25 - €30k. (avg €5k extra if i wanten a bathroom up there)
Quotes are now €12k - €15k. (avg €2k extra if i wanten a bathroom up there)
Several quotes were given by the same companies who gave the original quotes, who called me back, because i asked them to call if they could significantly reduce their prices.
It goes without saying that you should check the companies out too. No point having a cheap quote by a cowboy.
Anyone else had quotes for this work recently?
If so give details here.
Im thinking you can PM me the details of who quoted you and i'll gather them up and PM them to anyone who wants them if we're not allowed to post them here.
If this thread works out i'll start another on Sunroom quotes.
I should say that this is for my parents house and thats why im trying to save as much as possible for them. Might as well share anything i get.