Blimey.
I've been moaning out this before, having had quotes to retile and insulate (75mm and 50mm "celotex") a 11x7.5m bungalow coming in at 15-23k
I have just had 2 back from people how have introduced themselves to me via the MyBuilder.com webite (a kind person here suggested MyHammer.com, which lead me to MyBuilder.com which seems more popular in East Sussex).
1st quote - 9.5k but I get to supply tiles, lead and celotex so I can get the best price - 9.5k includes my expected prices for my side of materials.2nd - "estimate" (though I've been assured it is the expected amount should there be no hidden problems) - 8.8k all supplied and fitted.
The next nearest was Rod Burt (recommended here) coming in at around 15k all in.
Both were to the same written specification. Both prices fully inc.
Number 1 - nice gents, not many "reviews" on MyBuilder and they do a lot of landscaping (which do have glowing reviews), so roofing is not their full trade.
Number 2 - seemed decent. Is a plasterer by trade, runs a Ltd company employing others which states Plastering, Roofing, General Building. At least 2 reviews for full reroofing work which were good. 18 other reviews that seemed good.
Now I have to appraise these.
Number 1 is a fair price considering I would have to do a lot of supply logistics, which is a bit of a PITA.
Number 2 almost seems too cheap - materials, scaffold and skip weigh in around 5-6k by my own pricing (major materials costed with 1k for all the random stuff like battens, nails, vents, mortar etc).
But I have had my perception warped to some degree by the insane quotes previously.
What does the panel think? Any steps I can take to help make a sensible choice? Employing builders is not my favourite activity and I usually expect the worst, so I would like to get through this job relatively unscathed, so I can get back to the DIY elements :)
Cheers,
Tim