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Sample QuoteCheck report

Gardening & landscaping · New porcelain patio, 30m² · Sample postcode LS1

Overall verdict

HIGH

Confidence 78 / 100

Quoted price

£2,200

Including VAT

Estimated reasonable range

£1,700–£2,000

Potential saving £200–£500

Item-by-item breakdown

  • Labour — 3 days, 2 fitters£1,080.00Within range
  • Porcelain paving, 30m²£690.00Slightly high
  • Sub-base, sand and cement£190.00Within range
  • Waste removal£140.00Within range
  • Access / call-out charge£100.00Query this

Labour assessment

Based on the information provided, three days for two fitters is consistent with a 30m² patio including base preparation. The day rate appears in line with typical ranges for this type of work.

Materials assessment

The paving allowance works out at roughly £23/m². That appears higher than the estimated typical range for mid-spec porcelain, unless a premium range has been specified. Worth asking which product is included.

Potential concerns

  • • The access / call-out charge is not itemised or explained.
  • • No make or range is given for the paving.
  • • Waste volume is not stated, so disposal cost cannot be verified.

Questions to ask the trader

  • • Which paving product and range is included at this price?
  • • What does the £100 access charge cover?
  • • Is the sub-base depth and edging included in the labour figure?

Suggested target price

£1,850

Suggested maximum price

£2,000

Ready-to-send negotiation message

Hi, Thanks for the quote for the patio — I'm keen to go ahead, but I'd like to check a couple of the figures first. Could you confirm which paving range is included, and what the £100 access charge covers? Based on comparable prices I've seen, I was expecting the job to come in closer to £1,850 all in. If you can work to that, I'm happy to confirm the booking this week. Many thanks

What your £9.99 report includes

  • Overall price verdict
  • Estimated reasonable price range
  • Potential saving
  • Item-by-item cost breakdown
  • Labour assessment
  • Materials / parts assessment
  • Potential concerns
  • Questions to ask the trader
  • Suggested target price
  • Suggested maximum price
  • Negotiation strategy
  • Ready-to-send negotiation message
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