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Builder charging 20% extra - normal?
Is it normal for a builder to charge 20% extra for preliminaries / time/ admin /supervision etc? It amounts to about 3600, of which 600 ish covers toilet hire and trips to the tip. He has bought and arranged delivery of most materials, but I have also done some.
All his other prices on the invoice are reasonable and accounted for in my own estimated figures. He is VAT registered so the 20% VAT is also accountable.
He is a good reputable builder but the additional 20% for admin etc seems quite steep, especially as I've done a lot of the ground work for our project. Is this normal?
4 Answers from MyBuilder Conversion Specialists
Best Answer
If it is a big building company then it's to be expected,but if its a one or two man outfit then it's abit steep.
Answered 1st Jul 2020
somebody has to pay for his time fuel, ect only a fool works for nothing.
2020年7月2日回答
You don’t pay 1 penny more than what is written on the quote
Answered 1st Jul 2020
Charging an extra % is standard. This allows for any wastage and minor hiccups on the way.
A builders final price should have already accounted for toilet hire and tip trips. If these come to more than the builder has allowed for, then unless there have been any deviations from the original quote it’s bad estimation on the builders part.
Answered 14th Jul 2020
