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“It’s Only a Small Job”: How Tradespeople Can Price Work That’s Hard to Predict
Pricing & Cost

“It’s Only a Small Job”: How Tradespeople Can Price Work That’s Hard to Predict

“It should only take five minutes.” Most tradespeople have heard some version of it....

Ahmed Mahamed · 10 min read
Why Has My Quote Gone Up? 9 Reasons a Home Improvement Job Can Cost More Than Expected
Pricing & Cost

Why Has My Quote Gone Up? 9 Reasons a Home Improvement Job Can Cost More Than Expected

You accepted a quote for £4,500. Work begins. A few days later, the tradesperson...

Ahmed Mahamed · 10 min read
When Should Tradespeople Raise Their Prices? 10 Signs Your Rates May No Longer Make Sense
Pricing & Cost

When Should Tradespeople Raise Their Prices? 10 Signs Your Rates May No Longer Make Sense

Nobody particularly enjoys telling customers that prices have gone up. For tradespeople, it can...

Ahmed Mahamed · 11 min read
Why Do Tradespeople Have Minimum Charges? What You’re Really Paying for on a Small Job
Pricing & Cost

Why Do Tradespeople Have Minimum Charges? What You’re Really Paying for on a Small Job

The tradesperson arrives at 10:15. They identify the problem. Twenty minutes later, it's fixed....

Ahmed Mahamed · 8 min read
Estimate vs Quote: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Ask a Tradesperson For?
Pricing & Cost

Estimate vs Quote: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Ask a Tradesperson For?

You've described the job and the tradesperson says: “I reckon you're looking at around...

Ahmed Mahamed · 6 min read
Should You Buy Your Own Materials or Let the Tradesperson Supply Them?
Pricing & Cost

Should You Buy Your Own Materials or Let the Tradesperson Supply Them?

You've accepted a quotation for some work at home. Then you start looking online....

Ahmed Mahamed · 10 min read
Should You Repair or Replace? How to Decide When Something in Your Home Goes Wrong
Pricing & Cost

Should You Repair or Replace? How to Decide When Something in Your Home Goes Wrong

Something breaks in your home. The first question is usually: “How much will it...

Ahmed Mahamed · 8 min read
Why Do Quotes From Tradespeople Vary So Much? 8 Things That Can Affect the Price
Pricing & Cost

Why Do Quotes From Tradespeople Vary So Much? 8 Things That Can Affect the Price

You've contacted several tradespeople. You've explained the job. Perhaps they've visited the property. Then...

Ahmed Mahamed · 8 min read
Pricing & Cost

How Much Does Plastering Cost in London? A Practical Guide to Pricing, Preparation and What to Expect

If you're planning plastering work in London, one of the first questions you're likely...

London Plastering Service · 6 min read
Why Your Hourly Rate Isn't Your Real Cost of Doing Business
Pricing & Cost

Why Your Hourly Rate Isn't Your Real Cost of Doing Business

One of the simplest ways to think about pricing a job is to work...

Ahmed Mahamed · 7 min read

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