Is this quote expensive?

[Cat007077]

Hi, I need a periscope airbrick putting in due to a patio previously blocking airbrick and causing damp.
I’ve lifted the floor boards in the room to make the fitting easier for the builder. He has quoted me £230 for labour and materials… does this sound right?

 

[jj4091]

Suppose it depends where you live. I would think he will spend the best part of the day on it so probably charging a days labour plus materials at about £20.

 

[Cat007077]

In Liverpool

 

[Ken Cooper]

Fair play to you for lifting the floorboards—that’s exactly why the quote is so reasonable. If he had to do the floor prep and reinstatement himself, you’d easily be looking at £350+. At £230 including materials, it’s a very fair deal for structural damp work

 

[Cat007077]

Thanks for your fast reply

 

[aveatry]

You are part of the way there already - can you do it all yourself.

 

[ree]

OP,
Air bricks provide ventilation in the crawl space - air bricks are required about every 1.5m - 2m at the front & the rear elevation.
If your patio has been raised then its far more likely to have caused damp than a blocked air brick.
Pics showing the inside & the outside of the area in question would help?