Does this quote seem reasonable?

[Robbiep]

Hi All,

I got quote for some work on my first IP. This is the first time I have got involved in this type of work.

A bit about the property.. it is a 3 bedroom house. The rooms are roughly 3m x 3m each. The rooms, narrow passage way and lounge all have carpets, which need to be removed, floors sanded and polished.

The bathroom window frame needs to be fitted with a glass sheeting to prevent the water getting near it.

In a nutshell, thats all the work required.. not much.

Below is the quote i got:

Skip bin(s) $300
Purchase and Install new int doors and handles $300
Lino - Supply and install new Lino $700
Floor Boards - sand and polishing floor boards $1,900
Install glass over bathroom window to prevent timber from decay $500
Builders Labour $2,000

I am pretty happy with the costs mentioned for each item, but what I’m confused about is the $2000 labour costs? What exactly is that for? I assumed the floors, costing $1900, as well as all the other little items would include labour?

Does this quote seem reasonable? Interest to get your views before i got back to the contractor.

Also, what is lino?

Regards,
Robbie

 

[Aaron_C]

It's called 'builder's margin' and it's the fee the builder is charging for his services of organising everything for you.

 

[Pa1nter]

Hi All,

I got quote for some work on my first IP. This is the first time I have got involved in this type of work.

A bit about the property.. it is a 3 bedroom house. The rooms are roughly 3m x 3m each. The rooms, narrow passage way and lounge all have carpets, which need to be removed, floors sanded and polished.

The bathroom window frame needs to be fitted with a glass sheeting to prevent the water getting near it.

In a nutshell, thats all the work required.. not much.

Below is the quote i got:

Skip bin(s) $300
Purchase and Install new int doors and handles $300
Lino - Supply and install new Lino $700
Floor Boards - sand and polishing floor boards $1,900
Install glass over bathroom window to prevent timber from decay $500
Builders Labour $2,000

I am pretty happy with the costs mentioned for each item, but what I’m confused about is the $2000 labour costs? What exactly is that for? I assumed the floors, costing $1900, as well as all the other little items would include labour?

Does this quote seem reasonable? Interest to get your views before i got back to the contractor.

Also, what is lino?

Regards,
Robbie

Sounds like he has his wired crossed,
Lino is a floor covering just like vinyl,
Without seeing the actual quote I don't know what the 2k is for either maybe fitting the doors and locks and he made a typo?
How many doors are there?

This needs to be discussed before any type of acceptance,

I would get another quote and compare or contact each individual trade and get a quote separately.

 

[Robbiep]

Thanks Aaron.

Surely the builders margin shouldnt be so high for such a small job?

The job only comes to about $3000, so is a $2000 margin on top of that reasonable? Thats a 67% markup.

Might be worth getting a quote directly from an experienced handyman to do the work?

 

[jeff@energetik.]

Handy Man!!!!???? you must be joking!!!!

 

[DaveM]

$2000 for undisclosed "labour" is a rort.

I did a similar reno last year.

Internal doors was $500 ($50 each x 5 + $50 install x 5)
Floor sand and polish $1900
Lino for kitchen $300 installed

Didnt do the glass thing or have skips, but those prices look about right.

Just cut the builder out and get trades yourself. A small reno like that doesnt need a builder anywhere near it.

 

[Jamie M]

I am pretty happy with the costs mentioned for each item, but what I’m confused about is the $2000 labour costs? What exactly is that for?

Probably an obvious solution but why not just ask the guy what the $2k is covering?

$1900 for the floors seems reasonable. Can't comment on the others.

Cheers

Jamie

 

[Scott No Mates]

Who is doing the floor preparation, carpet removal, painting doors, general labouring etc?

Get some clarity and another quote.

 

[Robbiep]

Hey,

Thanks for the advice.

I'm still waiting to hear back form the contractor about his $2000 'fee' for a $3000 job.

Either way, I'm getting a 2nd quote.

Will let you know how it goes.

Regards,
Robbie