Please comment on the quote - too high

[Riley]

Ask him what radiators he’s supplying. Way cheaper doesn’t mean you’re getting the same deal. You need an explanation of the labour involved. If he’s being cagey then get more quotes. Not much else we can say though really. You aren’t entitled to a full breakdown as the plumbers costs are his own

 

[Stu-B]

I think there’s a trust issue here, if you don’t get a good vibe from your man then walk away and get another guy in to quote.

 

[leelister6]

Very old radiators usually means very old pipework which usually means pipework alterations which means floors up, wall chasing/making good etc. It all depends on the amount of work involved. As said before, get another couple of quotes and see where they come in and try to get someone who has been recommended

 

[Best]

Radiators online could be cheap nasty Chinese rubbish.
Don’t be fooled by the company name and British or EU location.
Personally I think the quote for radiators install sounds high to me, but I suggest you get other quotes.
How about trying different plumbers to quote for solely one job - like the rads install? That should give you a better idea of price variations.
I am not surprised the plumber won’t break his quote down any further.
Time is money and he knows all you will do is get other quotes for each job and go cheaper.
You also wouldn’t like if he asked you exactly what your wage was

 

[Murdoch]

Where in the UK are you based? Location matters a lot

 

[Last Plumber]

If this £9000 is inc VAT, then it is £7500 plus VAT. That leaves around £5500 going off your figures which 'could' represent any amount of time dependent on his rate. The only person who can answer that is himself.
I cannot see him having any issue telling you his day rate/hourly rates. I would agree with the above though, I personally would not break down my estimate too much for all sorts of reasons.

We are in business to provide a way of life and earn a living. We have all manner of overheads to take into account. Having said that, I can't remember any customer asking me to break down an estimate. They normally take it or leave it.

As far as rads go, he probably has his preferences as we all do. There are many different levels in quality and the internet is no use to compare unless it is like for like, a rad is not just a rad, if you get my meaning.

If the trust is not there at this stage, then my advice is to move on.

 

[WC1]

If you are not confident in your contractor, (and it sounds like you are not) then that is all you need to know.

 

[gmartine]

I think any tradesman who suggests you go or look elsewhere probably doesn't really want the job and has priced it accordingly. In other words he may think the job is more trouble than it's actually really worth so he highballed the quote...maybe.

As others have said get at least another two quotes then you'll truely get a better idea, it's just not possible to say with any accuracy without eyes on the job and accessing what's involved.

 

[townfanjon]

You also wouldn’t like if he asked you exactly what your wage was

Well, simply brilliant that !!

 

[Rob Foster]

Dont waste each others time, go get some more quotes for an identical
proper specification then you can compare...then if you are still unhappy ask us all again
Rob Foster aka centralheatking