The cheapest quote may often cause problems in the long run if the contractor hasn't considered the whole project.

The first consideration is the survey, has a full type 3 survey been completed? Or are you relying on other information?

Our story on a Foregin Office mistake (read it here) shows how expensive this can be.

Secondly you must consider the work quoted. If for example a ceiling is to be removed, does the price cover for items above the ceiling and in the void?

Or is it possible that when contaminated insulation materials and cladding are found above the tiles that this will become an extra and increase your costs?

Thirdly have all of the paperwork and documentation costs been covered?

Will you receieve these in a timely manner and in the right format? It is vital you have the correct documentation for the HSE if they request it and they wont want to be kept waiting.

An experienced contractor should be able to give a price taking all of these factors into consideration.

Over 95% of Reddish Vale'sr projects are completed at the quoted price and that requests for extras are seldom needed.

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