Tradesman - Price markup on parts
On Friday, 2 October 2020 19:24:03 UTC+1, Chris B wrote:
I have just received an estimate from a tradesman (based on photographs
to save him the time of a visit) which includes £199Â* Plus VAT for
listed parts.
The very same parts are available from suppliers listed on amazon (not
amazon itself) for £96.98 Including VAT and delivery.
I know that part of the tradesman's profit comes from the Sale of parts
but I always thought that they bought parts from suppliers at trade
prices and then billed for them at retail prices.
Is a markup on parts of well over 100% typical in the building industry
or is this a simple indication that he doesn't want the job?
So far I only have one estimate, as I don't like wasting 3 peoples time
for jobs of less than half a day, when only one is going to get the job.
I am wondering if its worth getting any more or is this typical.
It's a free market, they can quote what they like & you can say yes or no.
Re customers getting parts, that route is a recipe for trouble for the professional. I'm not surprised most won't get involved with that.
NT
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