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scoby1978
Joined: 15 Apr 2009
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 Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject: Why oh why is it so hard to get quotations ?!?! |
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I have been looking to get quotations for an extension and renovation project in North Cork County and its been like pulling teeth. I have sent out 17 requests for quotations (calling each builder before hand) and only 3 have come to the site and two quotations have come back (neither has called to see the work involved) We are applying for the mortgage and need a realistic picture of what it is likely to cost so that we can budget and make sure we apply for enough of a mortgage.
I can't even find someone to quote for direct labour of the various stages.
Is anyone else having this problem or am I alone?? |
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Corkonian1978
Joined: 23 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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You and me both fella. I'm trying to get quotes to a reasonably small straight forward extension to a small City Centre house in Cork, and getting quotes is a nightmare.
I thought the building trade had slowed down? Most dont seem bothered at all. |
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scoby1978
Joined: 15 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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| I get the impression that most of the "stable" builders had money saved for this rainy day and they are hoping that the storm will pass soon. It seems that there is a very small pick up in the work as well. If I encounter any good ones I will give you their details. |
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Corkonian1978
Joined: 23 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:09 am Post subject: |
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| scoby1978 wrote: | | I get the impression that most of the "stable" builders had money saved for this rainy day and they are hoping that the storm will pass soon. It seems that there is a very small pick up in the work as well. If I encounter any good ones I will give you their details. |
Yeah i'll do the same.
Managed to get 2 replys from the 11 i approached so i'll see if they are any good |
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mick1960
Joined: 27 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Have you got plans for the extension? If so the Architect should be able to recommend a builder. |
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Corkonian1978
Joined: 23 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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| mick1960 wrote: | | Have you got plans for the extension? If so the Architect should be able to recommend a builder. |
He has indeed reccomemnded one. But i want at least 3 to make a decision from. |
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scoby1978
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| Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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| We have gotten in contact with an engineer who was able to provide a couple of local contacts. The engineer was saying that things may be slow because we are waiting for planning. Is this true? |
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Corkonian1978
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| Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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| scoby1978 wrote: | | We have gotten in contact with an engineer who was able to provide a couple of local contacts. The engineer was saying that things may be slow because we are waiting for planning. Is this true? |
Well i have planning, and am ready to go, and i'm pretty slow too. Have 1 quote back from 7 builders I Contacted and its well on the high side.
Maybe i should wait untill the recession really kicks in before i spend |
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