Large job!

[lcjohno]

I'm after some advice on quoting a large job.

I have been asked to go and quote for tiling a showroom floor for a company, they have informed me its over 200m2 which is by far the biggest job i have ever quoted.

I'm just wondering what sort of things i should take into account when pricing a job of this size. Do you generally lower your rate per meter for a job this size or keep it the same as a domestic job? I know i need to factor in expantion joints. How does payment normally work with contracts like this cos i would be a subby for the contractor refurbing the showroom. Any things i should take into account that might not apply on a domestic job?

Any advice much appreciated.

 

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[nybor62]

you will not get as much for subbing to another contractor as you would doing your own domestic work, the contractor will have a price in for this more than like,ly so he will want to make as well, what size tile are they , prob porcelain. how long will it take you is it just labour only,seriously if you can get 17 a m2 you will have done very well,you may need to think about extras. if the floor needs levelling

 

[lcjohno]

not sure what size tiles are, he just said there ceramic on the phone but i've heard loads of people say that before, turned up and there porcelain. Not sure if its labour only or mats aswell. He told me its a concrete floor, not sure of levels though. Have to see tomo.

 

[nybor62]

good luck with it , let us no 2morro when you have seen job ok

 

[Pebbs]

Go do your survey first, and take into account how much cutting your going to have to do. Thats your first step. Do not and I mean never ever, give them an indication of price if they ask you. You need to get back indoors and then do the calculations.
You need to clarify if the works are to be carried out within normal working hours, and I sound like a broken record but substrate substrate substrate!, take your camera you'd be surprised how much you forget when you leave site, because your mind can be whirling. Cover every aspect where you will need a trim, threshold strip, soft jointing, dont rush take your time. You need to know who will be clearing the site everyday, if they expect you to do it, that again is a price implication. They will want risk assessments and an O&M manual, all these things take time and cost you money. They will be wanting a fixed price from you more than likely, if you overlook any aspect, you cannot go back and ask for further funding. You also need to know if they are going to be holding retention and discounts. Do this first and I'll help you on the next stage. Dont panic, your be ok.
Pebbs