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.
Alex85 schrieb:
I just wanted to point out that blackening out parts of a specifications list created by supplier A and passing it on to supplier B constitutes a copyright infringement. Since this is being recommended here frequently. I find that to be an interesting point to consider. However, not every intellectual work is protected; it requires a certain level of originality. This is usually not met by a simple specifications list where a contractor only lists various material items.
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R.Hotzenplotz17 Sep 2018 10:02I was also advised that warranty issues can become complicated if the landscaping work is split up. It can sometimes be even more challenging than interior construction.
I have also heard of cases in landscaping where experts, lawyers, clients, and landscapers had conflicts with each other. For this reason, I now check which reputable companies provide feedback, and if there is no difference of more than 20%, the job will be commissioned as is (a 3% discount must be included).
I have also heard of cases in landscaping where experts, lawyers, clients, and landscapers had conflicts with each other. For this reason, I now check which reputable companies provide feedback, and if there is no difference of more than 20%, the job will be commissioned as is (a 3% discount must be included).
Egberto schrieb:
I find this approach an interesting consideration. However, not every intellectual work is protected; a certain level of creativity is required. This is usually not met by a simple bill of quantities, where a tradesperson just lists various material items.This is not a consideration but a concrete practice from the experience of our architects. If the concept has been paid for, of course, that is a different matter.