I have had a quote to have fencing put in am i being ripped off?

I have had a quote for feather edged fencing to be put in my garden. The fencing required is 14 square metres. The landscaper wants to charge me 拢650 to supply and fit. I thought it would be about 拢400. Seems steep to me. Just wanted to know what others think before I get it done and should I be looking to pay prices like this





Also He gave a quote to have decking done for 拢1995 for a area 9x5 square metres. He said to lay a cheap slab patio would cost more than 拢2000. My garden isnt hilly theres a small patio there at moment very old but sound and the rest is grass. Im not sure to go ahead.|||always get 3 quotes from diff companys|||it sounds expensive my mam paid 拢400 to have her patio done, i would phone around for some quotes I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll get a lot cheaper than what you%26#039;ve been quoted|||that does sound a bit %26#039;%26#039;%26#039;%26#039;%26#039;steep%26#039;%26#039; - i had fencing fitted in my new build - they dont fit them nowadays in most builds - but it was 拢200 for 10 meters of fencing per side and i had 2 sides done for 拢400 - including decorative top edging - to fit decking i think its cheaper doing it yourself and roping in some people who owe favours to - its not a difficult as you may think - and deck boards cost from 拢5.50 a board - have a look at travis perkins or a local timber/builders merchant - as they will also have reliable contacts in the know should you choose to get someone to fit it for you - good luck|||You don%26#039;t need to take the first quote you get. I%26#039;d call around and get a couple of them and you will need detailed quotes to properly compare them.





Will the contractor


clean up after.


what standard of work will they provide.


Does this include removal of any items torn down.


is the slab you%26#039;re offered include the proper base


is there any guarantee (years)





It pays to compare but you have to know what you%26#039;re comparing.





Also get references from people he%26#039;s done work for and find out how satisfied they were with the work, services provided.|||Phone some more companies out of the yellow pages and get more quotes before you go ahead, it sounds a bit expensive to me.|||get more than one quote or do it your self ask some friends to help on the agreement that you do them a BBQ when the job is done.don%26#039;t forget my invite.|||cheapskate|||Can you do the job yourself?


Have you got a price for the materials?


Carriage of goods, ordering.


Tool supplied.





This is a price for all in i take it?





2 men approx 2 days for the fence.


That%26#039;s 拢400


materials say the fence is 8 metres long at a guess minimum 5 posts 拢50, 6 bags of ballast bag and half of cement 拢20 fence panels another 拢70. Bit of profit.





Sounds about right to me. The builder is not in it for love, you%26#039;ll pay a mechanic 拢50 per hour and not blink. But you%26#039;ll get what you pay for. As long as you can see previously satisfied customers i can%26#039;t see a problem.





If its too expensive, try DIY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!|||I think it would be more useful to us to know the length and height of the fence and is it slotted concrete posts and panels of feather edge. As we dont know how many posts are involved|||i always get at least 3 quotes and ask friends/family for recommendations.


you should ask for a price breakdown to show matierial and labour charge then you can check the price yourself and know if there being honest and remember most companies will give discount to other businesses so they should be able to get it cheaper than you.|||go for three quotes and pick the middle one i think 400 is more than enough|||far too expensive...go to the local timber yard..then to the shopping centre where you will find plenty of hoodies/drop outs/low lifes/divs and dorks....take a couple home with you and beat severely with a stick untill work is done.....the cost will be 40 B%26amp;H and 2 cans of Red Bull!!!