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Restoration & Refurbishment

Change of price

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.52 PM

I have just had work done on my house with a estimate given of £5600 to repair cracks, do some brick work , remove render and re-render the house. Now the work has been completed the builder has said that the price is more as more work was required than estimated as there was more to do than anticipated once the render had been removed. It's now £6850. This was never discussed with me at the time the work was done and I was only told this at the end. Can the builder do this?

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4 Answers

ADR Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Boston
As it was an estimate it was not a fixed price and as such can be subject to change, depending on all aspects associated with the job , so yes he can change the price but should really have informed you there were a few issues that would have a bearing on the. Final price. I tend to only give estimates as apposed to quotes if there are unknown factors in play i.e taking of render as until it's off you have no idea what it's hiding Good luck alex
Answered19 April 2023
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Unique Design Projects Ltd

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South Tottenham, London
Builder should agree on the new price before doing the job. And the builder should predict the worst sceneraio from the beginning and price it accordingly.
Answered19 April 2023
1

Anonymous user

Hi there Gage here from Nevard construction, there is no law saying that he cannot do this but the fact that they have done the extra work without talking to you first and agreeing on a new price but adding on over £1,000 to the initial price is extremely unprofessional and I would consider taking legal action towards it.
Answered19 April 2023
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W J. Pye

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Lancaster
Whilst I agree with the previous answer that an estimate is just an estimate the builder should have discussed any necessary extra work with you as soon as it became clear that it was required before the extra work was done. A negotiated settlement is now required which takes account of the work actually done and the failure of the builder to tell you that the extra was required. Split the difference perhaps? Should be a lesson learned for the builder.
Answered26 April 2023
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