ᐅ Is this landscaping contractor’s quote reasonable or way too expensive?
Created on: 15 Sep 2018 17:40
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R.Hotzenplotz
Hi!
I received a quote from a landscape contractor and I’m curious to know if you think it’s reasonable or excessively high. I knew from the start that it wouldn’t be the cheapest, but it would still be interesting to get your take on it.
It’s a bit disappointing that he initially said he could complete everything for €125,000 (around $135,000), including even a pool and lighting package, but now many things aren’t included at all—no lighting, no irrigation system, etc.
Unfortunately, in this area, there aren’t many alternative quotes available. If you don’t plan from the beginning and are ready to proceed, it’s hard to get other options offered.
I received a quote from a landscape contractor and I’m curious to know if you think it’s reasonable or excessively high. I knew from the start that it wouldn’t be the cheapest, but it would still be interesting to get your take on it.
It’s a bit disappointing that he initially said he could complete everything for €125,000 (around $135,000), including even a pool and lighting package, but now many things aren’t included at all—no lighting, no irrigation system, etc.
Unfortunately, in this area, there aren’t many alternative quotes available. If you don’t plan from the beginning and are ready to proceed, it’s hard to get other options offered.
A cubic meter of natural crushed stone 0/32 was 20 euros per ton without delivery; it would have to be 35 euros per cubic meter (approximately 27.5 pounds per cubic foot). A total of 90 euros is charged for the material, delivery, placement, and compaction. I find that reasonable.
In some cases, no small quantities are processed.
In some cases, no small quantities are processed.
R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
That’s exactly the problem. When landscape contractors hear it’s about a comparison quote, I get the feeling they completely shut down. They know they won’t win the contract with a pharmacist’s quote and are probably – if they’re good – fully booked for months anyway.
Honestly, I would be satisfied just knowing if there are items in my quote that are way overpriced. I assume the contractor will do the work, but I expect that some negotiation will be necessary… but for that, I need to know which items it makes sense to negotiate on.
In any case, I’m willing to pay good money for a good contractor. No question. I don’t want any problems there. I’m happy to pay 15-20% more than elsewhere. But if it ends up being 40-50% more, then it’s worth having a conversation and understanding which items are causing that. Those are just my thoughts. Are you asking someone to provide a comparison quote? Because you already have someone, but their quote seems too expensive? How should I understand that?
At least things like robotic lawn mowers, playground equipment, and fire bowls don’t necessarily have to be included as a complete package from the landscape gardener. It’s quite easy to find suitable options on your own. And what kind of fire bowl is that exactly? We also bought a 100cm (40 inch) forged one, but for under $200.
Snowy36 schrieb:
So I see the fire bowl listed for 0 Euro in the offer, Fuchur? Yes, it is not included in the total price mentioned, but it is listed as an optional item at 1198.48€ plus VAT.
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