Hi all, just had a quote in from a building firm for a kitchen extension and also a conservatory I'm planning. Kitchen will be 5m by 5m approx and the conservatory will be 3m by 3m.
Just wanted a few opinions on the prices as shown itemised for each part of the job below, if you think its reasonable? As its the first quote I've had.
I'm looking to save as much money as possible but without cutting corners and quality. I'm a confident DIY'er and I'm happy to try and take any of the lesser-skilled labouring jobs out of the quote if possible. I know its difficult to comment without seeing the plans and the site but mostly just after a few opinions. Thanks
the reads as follows.
strip site, reduced level dig, excavate foundations by hand £985
compact bottom of excavations, concrete to founds by hand, mesh reinforce, drill into existing foundation £841
substructure £1518
hardcore to fill ground floor by hand, sand blasting and visqueen £1054
assume mesh reinforcement to ground floor, 75cm ground floor insulation 75cm screed £989
superstructure, cavity wall construction consisting:block work, cavity 100/100, full insulation, face brickwork. scaffolding, window profiles £5664
demolition and alterations, remove existing window and make good, 7mm dust screen, break through form new door way and make good £689
extra skips £700
conservatory onto existing base £5500
total £18'020.00 prices include VAT and a 10 year insurance.
this price doesn't include the flat roof or internal stud wall finishes.
any opinions are appreciated.
cheers
Just wanted a few opinions on the prices as shown itemised for each part of the job below, if you think its reasonable? As its the first quote I've had.
I'm looking to save as much money as possible but without cutting corners and quality. I'm a confident DIY'er and I'm happy to try and take any of the lesser-skilled labouring jobs out of the quote if possible. I know its difficult to comment without seeing the plans and the site but mostly just after a few opinions. Thanks
the reads as follows.
strip site, reduced level dig, excavate foundations by hand £985
compact bottom of excavations, concrete to founds by hand, mesh reinforce, drill into existing foundation £841
substructure £1518
hardcore to fill ground floor by hand, sand blasting and visqueen £1054
assume mesh reinforcement to ground floor, 75cm ground floor insulation 75cm screed £989
superstructure, cavity wall construction consisting:block work, cavity 100/100, full insulation, face brickwork. scaffolding, window profiles £5664
demolition and alterations, remove existing window and make good, 7mm dust screen, break through form new door way and make good £689
extra skips £700
conservatory onto existing base £5500
total £18'020.00 prices include VAT and a 10 year insurance.
this price doesn't include the flat roof or internal stud wall finishes.
any opinions are appreciated.
cheers