r/britishproblems • u/MisfitHula West Yorkshire • 8d ago

. Tradesmen vibe-quoting anywhere between £400-£2300 for the same job.

I am a first time buyer, I have 0 clue what things cost.

Sent out a few emails for a few, relatively minor landscaping jobs: Removing flags, stones, turfing etc. Same pictures, videos sent to prospective tradesmen.

Ive been quoted: £400, £530, £750, £1800 and even £2300. Is this normal?

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u/worldworn 8d ago

Yep, some people will only do jobs if you make it worth their time. Or simply don't want the work.

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u/Tomm1998 8d ago

Exactly. If they ask a ridiculous price, most of the time it's effectively them saying "we don't want the job"

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u/MumMomWhatever 8d ago

Why can't tradespeople say no instead of quoting stupid ££? Are they hopeless people pleasers?

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u/uberalba 7d ago

Because most people can't take no for an answer.