Why do they do it!!!!!!!

[theyomper]

Had a similar thing last night. Rearranged my jobs so that I could tile a hallway as guy wanted it done ASAP. Phoned last night to confirm that I would be there on Friday and he said that he had managed to get 'A friend of a Friend' to do it.

Why don't they have the decency to let you know!!!

 

[Fekin]

I'd of probably gone in at around £950 all in, depending on what was involved.

 

[craig t]

Eh he is going to be paying 795 by the time vat gets added in! If he is paying vat then it must be a contractor, who I very much doubt would be charging that price. He called your bluff and you did the right thing!

 

[chris.tiling]

craig t got it right...he quoted £50 less than you so the guy was probably just trying to pull your chain.

I had a similar quote the other week...45m2 of porcelain had to start in 2 or 3 days time and finish in a week (subsequently found that tilers from London were coming to do it and didnt show). Priced it at £1500 originally...labour only as he had everything provided. Got the "what about for cash?" question so said £1400 lowest price as he had everything there and cash or cheque made no difference. Got it and did it...thank God I had a cancellation to fit the job in

 

[CJ]

And why oh why do these people always want it done yesterday...............

Always "Desperate"


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[Fred]

Tuffstuff, I've had that many a time, including clients who have claimed they have been made redundant!!! You did the right thing, now he is in trouble, hence, finding a tiler who will do it for the price he wanted.

 

[The Lowestoft Tiler]

£22 per sqm inc materials your mad quoting that price.

£25 is about the going rate around here, but i thought i would go in a bit cheaper just to start off with. I do feel a bit smug now to be honest, i am glad i turned the work down. The way i now see things is that i am bloody good at what i do so why the hell should i reduce my prices to please people who just want a cheap job:sifone:
Thanks Guys
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