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    Reasonable % for contractor to add for materials etc

    The contract didnt cover the windows. Halfway throught the job, contractor offered to obtain windows for £5-6k, then presented me with a figure of £7.5k, which I was happy to pay... for windows (I assumed were) worth 10-15% less. Not for windows worth £30-40% less! Now do you...
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    Reasonable % for contractor to add for materials etc

    I know, I know....but surely there must be a figure that is reasonable for allowing for the collection/time saved, and a figure that is not. In my example, if the windows cost say only £4k, but he charged me £7k, wouldn't you agree that the additional £3k is NOT a reasonable figure to charge...
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    Reasonable % for contractor to add for materials etc

    It's not really 'at his own expense' if he would charge a disproportionate markup! That's the whole point of this post...
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    Reasonable % for contractor to add for materials etc

    Thanks everyone (esp Woody for your direct answer)
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    Reasonable % for contractor to add for materials etc

    Hi there, my first post so go easy please! Just want to know, what's a reasonable figure for a contractor to add for purchase of materials or equipment/appliances etc? Or, if my contractor got double glazing installed on my behalf, he has saved me effort, but equally it is something I...
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