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    Builder did good job but overcharged for materials, advice?

    £30 for the handle and latch. It looks like the £8 budget one from homebase. I'm not sure, I went to work and left him to it. It was only a little sink and there was no existing door to remove so probably not very long. Any advice for next time?
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    Builder did good job but overcharged for materials, advice?

    Cheers guys. Its really good to get some reassurance. He is definitely better than the electrician, who snapped my oven door off!
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    Builder did good job but overcharged for materials, advice?

    No, he quoted for the labour but I didn't ask for a quote for materials. He did buy the door the same day as fitting it yes. The door drags on the carpet in one corner which he could have done better but otherwise fine. I'll put it down to a life lesson that I should have got a proper...
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    Builder did good job but overcharged for materials, advice?

    I've never used a builder before so no idea what to expect. I don't want to be a nightmare! Should I just keep my mouth shut then?
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    Builder did good job but overcharged for materials, advice?

    Hi I just had a builder in to fit a sink (provided by me) and internal fire proof door (provided by him). He charged a day rate of £150 to do this which I think is very reasonable. However, he has charged about £70 for the door. I have the internet and a tape measure and it looks...
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