I suppose the other side is that if they supply materials you want to know they're not over-charging you for them and/or charging you for top-spec and buying cheap crap.
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI suppose the other side is that if they supply materials you want to know they're not over-charging you for them and/or charging you for top-spec and buying cheap crap.
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The point I alluded was alluding too earlier was even VAT Inspectors have asked my old man for an "ex-VAT price"
He said the guy seemed totally serious.
Needless to say, he suggested he "Didn't operate on such a basis"
(Maybe you should do the same, if you have plenty of cash available, that's the way to save real money )The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostThat only happens with cladding on tower blocks....
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostThe point I alluded was alluding too earlier was even VAT Inspectors have asked my old man for an "ex-VAT price"
He said the guy seemed totally serious.
Needless to say, he suggested he "Didn't operate on such a basis"
(Maybe you should do the same, if you have plenty of cash available, that's the way to save real money )Comment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostHow does it work out if you have a contractual dispute post-payment? Is it pick axe handle time?
You still have to choose a really good builder in the first place.
The way you arrange the finances shouldn't change that.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostDidn't the first former Mrs BP give you building cladding for Christmas?The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostYou still have to choose a really good builder in the first place.
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If not they are not worth hiring.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostDidn't the first former Mrs BP give you building cladding for Christmas?Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostAny decent builder will be busy for the next decade and be charging £500/day.
If not they are not worth hiring.Comment
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