Retail Mark Up

[Time's Ran Out]

I charge a small fortune for a kitchen Splashback...

No you don't! It was just over £200 and that was for 20 linear metres at 500mm high all materials inc.

 

[magga]

I itemise everything, even in full bathroom and kitchen refits! Might seem a bit OTT, but it makes sure you're not paying for bits here and there out of your own pocket. It's like someone mentioned screws for hardie, you gotta charge for things like that!

As for markup, it depends what it is really. I will generally mark up trade prices by 20%, but often it depends on the time and fuel I've used picking stuff up.

I think you've gotta be careful marking stuff up too much, it only takes a quick google for the customer to see how much it actually costs.

 

[MTiler]

My prices for materials are the same whoever the customer. I don't charge for consumables, I think that's a bit Ott. I charge £25 per bag of adhesive or leveller. £20 per bag of grout. £5 silicone. That's about it, I don't charge for primer or anything. Trims, £5 plastic, £15 metal.

Thats similar to me, but I do also charge for primer and screws etc when needed.

 

[widler]

It all depends on how i find the customer, if they are nice they get it at cost if they are posstotts they get some on top

 

[Flintstone]

I itemise everything, even in full bathroom and kitchen refits! Might seem a bit OTT, but it makes sure you're not paying for bits here and there out of your own pocket. It's like someone mentioned screws for hardie, you gotta charge for things like that!

As for markup, it depends what it is really. I will generally mark up trade prices by 20%, but often it depends on the time and fuel I've used picking stuff up.

I think you've gotta be careful marking stuff up too much, it only takes a quick google for the customer to see how much it actually costs.

A customer recently moaned at me saying he had been on Google and found the same adhesive for £15. I explained I don't buy it online and I buy it from a local shop and have to pick it up etc. Only person that's ever said anything but we were disputing prices anyway.

 

[smokie899]

Put consumables in the price with small mark up, but don't let on.
Then boss (wife) leaves the room and husband acts the boss looking a few quid off.
Then explain that he already has ie primer, self level clips, spacers, screws and silicone.
I'm happy as I've covered the costs with small profit and they are happy as they think they saved a few quid lol

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

I always list all mats but never by name then they can't Google, except grout as they will pick from the samples I show. I Always have a line in the quote for misc consumables for things like spacers, primer etc. If they ask ill explain but none as yet have.

 

[White Room]

A customer recently moaned at me saying he had been on Google and found the same adhesive for £15. I explained I don't buy it online and I buy it from a local shop and have to pick it up etc. Only person that's ever said anything but we were disputing prices anyway.[/QUOTE

Get them to order it then, I'm sure the delivery would make them change there mind.