I've been asked to quote for a fencing job, but against my views the customer has opted for a breeze block 'extension' to his present breeze block wall. The current wall is approx 5 feet high, they want it higher. I suggested a solid trellis type panel at the top, which would look alright. That got a 'no', as it wouldnt be secure enough. Ok, go for a 7 foot high wooden fence in front of the existing breeze block wall,again, a no, as it wouldnt be 'secure enough'
So, they want 2 extra rows added to the existing BB wall. How that is more secure than a wooden fence, I dont know - I'd think it was easier to grab the top of a wall to climb up it.
Probably 10 breeze blocks for each row (15' wide), so 20 blocks to be bought.Never having laid more than 1 bricks/blocks in one go, I reckon this will take me near on 4 hours to lay them. Around £8 of cement, and £15 of sand making a materials cost of roughly £50.
What would be a reasonable price to charge? My first thought was £150 - does that sound reasonable to put up 2 rows of BB on a 15' wall?
Thanks for any thoughts. Alan.