Wall/fence repair for neighbour, no idea what to charge! (lots of photos)

[Scally-Ho]

Bear in mind that if you're in London the £600 figure will easily double.

Not only in London. The same high prices will be found all along the south coast.

 

[Notch7]

Thanks, I'm going simply let him know what a trade would likely charge and let him come up with a price he'd like to pay,

this in my opinion is the wisest thing to do, the only thing is your neighbour might then be then worrying that: “if I don’t pay what a tradesman would charge, I’m not appreciating his time”



In regards to doing jobs for others whether in the trade or mates / neighbours: It doesn’t matter what people say or how friendly the situation, there is only one sure way of knowing what somebodies expectation is and that is by agreeing a price up front.

I used to get customers saying: “ oh just do it and add it to the final bill” I learnt from that early on.

I bet the biggest cause of friction with builders and customers is uncosted extras.

 

[Notch7]

Not only in London. The same high prices will be found all along the south coast.

Or the Sussex / Surrey border where I am.

 

[johnny2007]

Thanks, I'm going simply let him know what a trade would likely charge and let him come up with a price he'd like to pay, money really isn't an issue for him but simply finding someone he can trust to do the work reliably was his priority.

I had a minimum £500 trade quote in my head as a wild guess before £600 was mentioned, wouldn't expect a trade to do this for less and I'm guessing quotes could be considerably higher but as mentioned I have no experience here.

Can check back in when we've agreed a price in case anyone is curious.

I wouldn't do this.
He might think you want a figure close to trade.
Just ask what you're comfortable with and, as it will be a lot less than trade, he'll appreciate it.

 

[Old Salt]

£250, with materials included and he’s still a friendly neighbour.