derikraven

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sensible advice please
« on: September 08, 2014, 04:26:16 pm »
I've been asked to quote for an open plan office complex, 1500 sq mtrs of carpet tiles. There will be two operators and two portables available for the job. How much should I quote. Bear in mind we are in the highlands of Scotland and not a big city in England.
Thanks in advance,
                                    Derik :)

John Kelly

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2014, 05:04:08 pm »
Best way to quote these Derek is to estimate how long it will take. You can then work out the price by the amount of man hours expended.

Mike Halliday

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2014, 05:16:42 pm »
Why does the highland location effect the price? Let's throw a £1/m2  price into the answer so £1500.

If using portables I'd have a bucket guy to back up the 2 operators
Mike Halliday.  www.henryhalliday.co.uk

davep

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B Bailey

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2014, 09:20:17 pm »
Do you pay less for your machinery and materials because you're in the highlands?

John Kelly

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2014, 10:32:34 pm »
They will pay a little more because of increased delivery costs, depending on postcode.

B Bailey

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2014, 10:38:30 pm »
That's what I was getting at John, so why should reduce his prices, because his in the highlands.

jim mca

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2014, 05:41:24 pm »
Ask Jaime to spend money and then x10 for a highlander   ;D

benny d

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2014, 05:51:47 pm »
If they vote Yes to leave the Union. I guess we will not be allowed to answer any questions from the Jocks?  ;D
Just a thought...
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derikraven

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2014, 06:13:20 pm »
Jocks?????? a shade derogatory methinks :P

benny d

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2014, 08:28:08 pm »
Jocks?????? a shade derogatory methinks :P

Said in jest, Lighten up man.
I have a Shetland Sheepdog & he saw the funny side of it!
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jim mca

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2014, 09:21:26 pm »
Nothing worse than a sweaty sock with no sense of humour thought that just belonged to the Morris dancers

david@zap-clean

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2014, 01:23:18 pm »
Day rate: 3 man days, perhaps?
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Jamie Pearson

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Re: sensible advice please
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2014, 01:36:09 pm »
Is the area furnished?

How many people work in the office?

How old is it?

When was it last cleaned? If yes, who by?

What vacuum cleaners do they use?

Does it all need to be extracted?

What window do you have to carry out the work?

Is it air conditioned?

Will they require extensive paperwork RAMS, COSHH etc?

How long will they take to pay you?

Would they benefit from planned maintenance?