Hello all!
I'm getting round to replacing some shoddy pvc windows in my flat (Victorian conversion) with softwood timber sash. I'm using a company that manufactures in Poland (it seems to be well-regarded from the research I've been able to do).
In any event, the cost of the 5 windows is fine, installation costs likewise. They initially quoted assuming no need for external and internal quadrant/trim (before the site visit, because I suspect they assumed a straight like-for-like replacement rather than top-hung to sash).
Now that they have come back, I am COMPLETELY baffled. They are quoting £15+VAT per linear metre of 20mmx20mm trim!! Which means that with 70+ metres (inside and outside) the cost of trim comes to >45% of the cost of the windows, which is obviously completely crazy. I bought solid oak beading last year for about £2.50/metre.
Keen to hear if I'm being thick and missing something. I thought they maybe meant £1.50/metre and the decimal was in the wrong place.....
I'm getting round to replacing some shoddy pvc windows in my flat (Victorian conversion) with softwood timber sash. I'm using a company that manufactures in Poland (it seems to be well-regarded from the research I've been able to do).
In any event, the cost of the 5 windows is fine, installation costs likewise. They initially quoted assuming no need for external and internal quadrant/trim (before the site visit, because I suspect they assumed a straight like-for-like replacement rather than top-hung to sash).
Now that they have come back, I am COMPLETELY baffled. They are quoting £15+VAT per linear metre of 20mmx20mm trim!! Which means that with 70+ metres (inside and outside) the cost of trim comes to >45% of the cost of the windows, which is obviously completely crazy. I bought solid oak beading last year for about £2.50/metre.
Keen to hear if I'm being thick and missing something. I thought they maybe meant £1.50/metre and the decimal was in the wrong place.....