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Charge for quote?

j14 · 2024-02-09 18:10:33

Is it normal to be charged for a quotation? We are looking to get work done and we have planning approved and architect plans. I sent our plans to a company and they got to me looking for €800 + VAT to quote it. Struggling to get builders out to have a look at the job, building a 2nd floor on a bungalow. Is this charging…

09-02-2024 6:10pm

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Is it normal to be charged for a quotation?

We are looking to get work done and we have planning approved and architect plans.

I sent our plans to a company and they got to me looking for €800 + VAT to quote it.

Struggling to get builders out to have a look at the job, building a 2nd floor on a bungalow.

Is this charging for quoted the norm now?

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#2 10-02-2024 7:49am

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Not the norm but some builders do charge (and will deduct if they get the job). Always conscious when asking builders to price work that it costs them money.

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