Low retaining wall quote - bit pricey?

[fairplay]

I'm removing an existing low flower bed retaining wall and replacing it with a smaller one. It will be quadrant shaped with the existing footings used for the straight part and new footings for the curve, which is a 5m curve. Total new brickwork is 13m long and 4 courses high with 300mm block walling. I have to say I was totally impressed with the builder, very pleasant, professional, detailed and I am confident in terms of doing the job well but ......
It involves:-
Removing and disposing of the existing four courses and 0.5m cubed excess soil. The wall comes down easily he said and just one skip required.(£200) Can't see how that could take more than a couple of hours for two people. Then the new 5m of footings and build quadrant wall, 13m total length and four courses high. I'm supplying all bricks.
Cost £1500 for labour incl skip and supply of footing materials. Location, Essex.

 

[Stivino]

Get another couple of quotes then, you'll be able to make comparisons.

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

fairly detailed .
who supplies the concrete and sand cement?

 

[fairplay]

Builder supplies concrete and mortar. Would that cost much for 240 bricks and a 5m by 300mm footing. More than a £100?
It's not that I mind paying if it is reasonable but I don't want to pay a premium for a good job. Every job should be a good job, that's workmanship not cost.

 

[diytry20]

Get another couple of quotes then, you'll be able to make comparisons.

This, the only way you will know what is reasonable for your area to get at least 3 quotes. The more the better. Though don't go with the cheapest, go with who you think would do the best job.

 

[fairplay]

Gets a bit tedious. The other one hasn't got back to me. Just thought might be a bricky on here who might have a pretty good idea. Can't see one four course wall and footings of known length is going to be much different to another!

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

if your anything like the some of the jobs i price , you probably told him “i’ve already had a quote for a grand”
and he thought yeah good luck then.