Some local idiot down the tile shop where i sent them to get there tiles quoted 19 quid per m2 without seeing, now the client is a bit errrr unhappy with the price I gave them, my standard reply to these situations is that I'm selling a different product and having worked with most of the competition in my area, I believe I am! I have since called shop in question and tiler to tell them I don't appreciate getting my business poached from me when I send business to there shop so that will be a last and to discuss the other tilers business ethics but he was not very forthcoming with chat
It's caused me a bit of hassle to say the least bri and its all needless as the job is mine although I completely understand its a free market and all that!! I thought I was doing the guy a good deal with the price I gave him, I have already done his 35m2 kitchen in the same tile and they know my finish is very good, yet it only takes one muppet to throw a spanner in the works.... Your right bri, out of order. I actually wouldn't mind them just going with the other tiler now as I don't want anyone thinking I'm ripping them off. I'd love to see a 19ppm2 polished porcelain installation tbh.
Some folk are very odd, if you've worked for them before and given them a great job, why worth risk getting a crap job for the sake of saving a few quid? I lost a recommendation job a few months back, quoted £350 for a splashback (couple of days + mats) and they declined saying the joiner had quoted £175. I wasted my breath trying to explain what the difference in finish would be and just left it.
31 m2 en suite. 60 x 60 polished porcelain. Cement board floor. Collection and delivery of tiles too. Labour only price please, the walls are good so no prep apart from floor required.
Totally understand bri... Someone on here has a very very true saying about you soon forget about the price when the job is done to a very good standard. It's laughable though, you spend £1000 on tiles then they query your price of 750 to fit because someone said 19pm2 without even seeing the job ... I'm really trying hard not to blow trumpets but there is tiling and there is tiling FFs, there is a lot of average tilers in my area I tell ya, total minefield!
Bare in mind all, I have known the guy for a good few years, we don't go for pints or anything but I thought I'd give him a good deal, this mates rates crap is getting to complicated. I agree, I gave him a good price. I tell you what, everyone gets the same now unless they are close mates or family!!!
I could understand if it was a new customer but, an existing one! I think the price you quoted is more than competitive, this other guy must either be working for a very low wage or cutting a corner or 2 somewhere.
