Estimate. Too high or too low ??

[eagleeye]

Hi guys, need your opinion on this. quoted for a job a job a few weeks ago and he came back to me to see if I could do a better price. Repriced it but only by 450 quid. Job is to convert old open vent heating and hot water system to a sealed system. Its a 4 story house in Islington. All gear currently in basement and going back there. Gear going in is a Vaillant 438, 50 ltd expansion vessel, Grundfos alpha 2 25 / 80 pump, 300 ltr unvented cylinder, Grundfos 4.5 bar home booster, scale master inhibitor, 28mm magna clean and all relevant parts. I have quoted £6650 inc all materials. Labour is about £1700. Is that about right ?? too cheap ?? too expensive ??

any comments would be great

 

[lame plumber]

I'd be looking at £8k starters in Devon and your in London ffs, he has come back as your the cheapest and he is looking to squeeze you.

 

[stevetheplumber]

to cheap if anything go no lower

 

[SimonG]

If somebody comes back to me then i tell them to jog on. The price is the price and if you want to argue over it now, then whats it going to be like getting paid.

 

[lame plumber]

anyone coming back to me always gets told that the price is what it is, most times they take it, if they dont whats to worry about, they probably couldnt afford it anyhow

 

[Ray Stafford]

Ask them what they want you to cut.

The quality of the materials? Or the quality of the workmanship? Or perhaps they would be happy with a 30 day warranty?

When they cough at all those suggestions, gently remind them that your price includes top quality materials, outstanding workmanship and a full warranty.

 

[Ermintrude]

Or just tell them that you don't negotiate with customers they won't negotiate when they need you.

 

[IDCHAPPY]

If somebody comes back to me then i tell them to jog on. The price is the price and if you want to argue over it now, then whats it going to be like getting paid.

Love it

 

[Chalked]

If they have come back to you they are interested! So don't back down, justify your cost.

 

[AWheating]

Tell them you have looked at the price again and you forgot to account for the auto bypass so it will be an increase of £25

 

[eagleeye]

£25 qiud. Thats got to add another 475 !! No seriously I thought 7 grand was a fair price and looks like i was right. Thanks for the input guys. Gonna stick to my guns next time. Just as a thought also, how much do you charge for a combi 2 combi swap ?? Labour only

 

[townfanjon]

Tell him your rates went up on the first of jan, but you have decided to let him have it at last years price

 

[wetdrip]

£25 qiud. Thats got to add another 475 !! No seriously I thought 7 grand was a fair price and looks like i was right. Thanks for the input guys. Gonna stick to my guns next time. Just as a thought also, how much do you charge for a combi 2 combi swap ?? Labour only

Best to join the Arms and ask that question, as customers perform a search on here, two years from now, looking for an estimate for " double combi swap" as an example.
And see an old price given which they mentally set in stone.

 

[AlexGas]

Tell them you have looked at the price again and you forgot to account for the auto bypass so it will be an increase of £25

+ £2.60 for Gas Safe registration!

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

Pricing discussions are best in the arms so get some more posts and we can discuss in more depth

 

[PlumbBobBob]

eagleeye send a pm to gas man or redsaw with your details and request admission to the private gas forum where prices can be discussed openly.

 

[gassafe]

Stick to the quote... You will regret it if the job starts & it's a nightmare! Sounds a fair price, if not too cheap!!!

 

[stussy]

Tell them you have looked at the price again and you forgot to account for the auto bypass so it will be an increase of £25

This!