With trade quotes there are a number of factors.
The base cost. This is what the actual cost is to do the work and for the builder to make a decent profit.
Then there is what the builder thinks a potential client can afford and will actually pay. Live in a nice area with a couple of nice cars? The Porsche tax is added to the quote.
During any meeting with the potential client. If a builder thinks the client will be difficult to deal with. The w@nker tax is added to the quote.
Then there is how busy the builder is. If they are busy they will think of a number and double it. If the client accepts it. The builder will drop another job to do it.
If you happen to qualify for all of the above and the builder actually bothers to quote. You will be presented with an eye watering number.
