Is my quote too high?
Patrina
5 years ago
Hoping for a quick response. I have been quoted just under £1000 for repairing the Poarch area of my house. My question is am I paying too much??? Hope I’m not offending the professionals out there. I just have no experience and all the other quotes I've had did not fill me with confidence as some didn't even measure up for materials.
•Strip porch of rotten materials.
•Strip back (1) row of roof tiles.
•New cement board to front and new timber surrounds.
•New Masterboard Cloaks for tiles, reinstate tiles and cement in place.
•Remove ceiling to porch and reinstate with ply.
•Small run of guttering and downpipe to be fixed to right hand side of porch.
•Tidy site and remove all waste materials.
As always Houzzers I would be greatful for your responses/opinions -Thank You
•Strip porch of rotten materials.
•Strip back (1) row of roof tiles.
•New cement board to front and new timber surrounds.
•New Masterboard Cloaks for tiles, reinstate tiles and cement in place.
•Remove ceiling to porch and reinstate with ply.
•Small run of guttering and downpipe to be fixed to right hand side of porch.
•Tidy site and remove all waste materials.
As always Houzzers I would be greatful for your responses/opinions -Thank You
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