Struggling to get quotations for an extension for some reason despite initial enthusiasm and then either not getting back to us or needing to be chased and then saying they have too much work on. Would like word of mouth recommendations. Not a huge job but in the tens of thousands.
Decent builders in Hertfordshire
- Thread starter Rodrat
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Quite possibly the norm - reluctant to quote etc. I was amazed to learn that all building materials, especially cement and plaster at least, were, if not still, in very short supply. Even if the materials are available again, builders and the like will be way behind and snowed-under with work.
hifinutt
hifinutt
yes , up here in the midlands there is huge demand , met with a door fitter business chap yesterday and he was telling me how business has exploded after lockdown . folks not spending ££££££ on holidays so lets do some home improvements
and yes plaster is still short i think and prices risen hugely , got 2 double glazing projects on the go and prices have risen a fair bit
and yes plaster is still short i think and prices risen hugely , got 2 double glazing projects on the go and prices have risen a fair bit
Darth Vader
From the Dark Side
Have you engaged with an architect and have drawings? Without that the builder won't know what is required. The architect will also have a list of builders that have been used in the past. and understand and lead you through the processes that you have to go through.
Assuming that you want a finished extension and not just a shell then work on 2 to 3K per sqm. That'll at least give you a ball park. Oh and you'll pay VAT on top!
Cheers,
DV
Assuming that you want a finished extension and not just a shell then work on 2 to 3K per sqm. That'll at least give you a ball park. Oh and you'll pay VAT on top!
Cheers,
DV
JensenHealey
pfm Member
I am in a similar situation. Several 'builders' of various repute have been to look at my job(s). No they are not the brown and smelly ones.
But clearly they are not jobs that they want and none have come back with a quote. At dinner table conversations with guests - all reckon that builders are super busy at present and can be super picky about the work they take on. One other carpenter posted on local Facebook that he is fully booked up through January.
But clearly they are not jobs that they want and none have come back with a quote. At dinner table conversations with guests - all reckon that builders are super busy at present and can be super picky about the work they take on. One other carpenter posted on local Facebook that he is fully booked up through January.
gintonic
50 shades of grey pussy cats
Where in herts? We really struggled to get trades out of their very small catchment in herts. We had a great plumber/bathroom guy, but we struggle to get him to come 12 miles south to us.