Kitchen floor pricing help!

[johnryan]

i wouldn't go cheaper, but if you think you can get the work by matching that price then i'd say go for it. has the guy offered to give it to you if you match the price? i'd reluctantly take it if he has, but try to think on the positive side, as you may get more work form it, and it's a great feeling when you get that first job done. others here may disagree with me to accept it, but i still think under the circumstances, it'd be worth your while to do it for £13m2.

 

[Jamzyb]

What if he is just saying that he has had a quote for £200, but hasn't? Is there any way I can find out, or just take his word for it?

 

[johnryan]

you have a point there, and there's no way of knowing really. that''s something you have to judge for yourself. does he know you're just starting up? he may be taking advantage, but you have to weigh up what it's worth to you, and not just in terms of how much money you'll make if you know what i mean. it's a hard decision but good luck whatever you decide.

 

[devonmark]

:yikes: that's a really low price, but if i were you on my first job, i'd probably match the price just to get it. he could be a good reference for other work, as well as getting a job under your belt. you never know where it could lead to as well. if you do a good job, he'll be sure to get you back if he needs more tiling done, or recommend you to others.

yes he may recommend or even get you back.....but at what prices ???? but as it's a first job and you feel confident after seeing it....go for it, good luck.

 

[Jamzyb]

you have a point there, and there's no way of knowing really. that''s something you have to judge for yourself. does he know you're just starting up? he may be taking advantage, but you have to weigh up what it's worth to you, and not just in terms of how much money you'll make if you know what i mean. it's a hard decision but good luck whatever you decide.

yes he may recommend or even get you back.....but at what prices ???? but as it's a first job and you feel confident after seeing it....go for it, good luck.

Cheers guys Will let you know on saturday my decision, but im more than likely to take it.

 

[Deleted member 9966]

sorry I may have missed this bit, but did you go out to the customer's house to measure up and see the floor for yourself? If not, I wouldn't drop any price until you had. And even then, I'd offer to meet half way first.

 

[dilz000]

Don't go cheaper. Why work for nothing. If it does lead to more work, then it's all going to be at that discounted rate, plus if he recommends you to friends they Would also expect a silky price. And FGS go and look at the job!! Any one can haggle! And tbh that's what he's probably doing! If he's adamant that that's what he has been quoted that politely tell him not to expect much quality wise.

 

[dilz000]

Stupid iPhone

 

[Jamzyb]

I'm going tomorrow morning to look at the job.

 

[Martyn Leeds]

while your there ask if he's got the other quote in writing, does it include materials? it might be £200 + say 80 odd maybe

I wouldn't price match. I'd explain everything that I do, full process from start to finish. You've got to sell yourself, so that he chooses you for you (and price after that).

For me it'd be a minimum of £20 p/m2 = £300, then either plus or including materials depending on the job

 

[Jamzyb]

He's getting the materials... Price is just labour only. We'll see how it goes in the morning...

 

[White Room]

Check to see what materials he's getting, it could be some dire rubbish from a shed.

 

[Jamzyb]

Check to see what materials he's getting, it could be some dire rubbish from a shed.

Haha! He aint got the grout or addy yet, so I will get him 'discount' if I take the job.

 

[johnryan]

good luck today. hope it all goes well for you.

 

[Jamzyb]

good luck today. hope it all goes well for you.

Thanks. Got the job! Is only at £200 for labour though, but should only take 2 days, and seems pretty simple really. Will be good for feedback, reference, & portfolio, so I guess it benefits me in more ways than one - money!

I know this is going slightly off topic, but how far will a bag of 20kg Mapei go? 8m2??