Negotiating on builders quotes

[Roro999]

Not sure if this query is in right forum.

If one receives a quote from a builder say for €105k is it ok to ask the builder would they do the work for €100k without compromising on the quality of work.

 

[Protocol]

Given the housing crisis, and the shortage of builders and workers, you'd be brave to ask this!!!!

 

[Roro999]

Perhaps. If I said the other two quotes were slightly in excess of €100k but that he who quoted the €105k would be preferred choice would that wash I wonder.

 

[DannyBoyD]

Ask for a breakdown (materials & labour) and a schedule.

If you are spending that much money, you need proper estimates.

 

[T McGibney]

It's perfectly ok to ask for a discount but unless the builder is a fool, they will be highly unlikely to agree if there is any possibility that doing so would compromise the quality of the finished job.

If they do agree, it's probably because they have already built a discount into the quoted price.

Before asking, just make sure beyond doubt that they're not a fool.

 

[homeowner]

Doing an extension and renovation at the moment. Best advice I can give is get a QS to price it and then compare against quotes. Our builder is going by the QS spreadsheet but factor in 10% contingency. We got only 2 tenders back from the 5 who said they would quote. Prices varied slightly from the QS but at least you have a sanity check.