Browse Forums Paving & Concreting Re: Bitumen Costs 2May 07, 2009 2:42 pm Built 36sq Plantation "Retreat" on 4460m2 at Spring Mountain, Qld In Living and landscaping.. >>> ... http://retreatspring.blogspot.com Re: Bitumen Costs 4May 07, 2009 10:11 pm Built 36sq Plantation "Retreat" on 4460m2 at Spring Mountain, Qld In Living and landscaping.. >>> ... http://retreatspring.blogspot.com Re: Bitumen Costs 6May 08, 2009 7:26 am Built 36sq Plantation "Retreat" on 4460m2 at Spring Mountain, Qld In Living and landscaping.. >>> ... http://retreatspring.blogspot.com Re: Bitumen Costs 8May 08, 2009 8:57 pm Built 36sq Plantation "Retreat" on 4460m2 at Spring Mountain, Qld In Living and landscaping.. >>> ... http://retreatspring.blogspot.com Re: Bitumen Costs 10May 25, 2009 11:00 pm On this topic, we are also looking at asphalting our driveway (on 1/2 acre and driveway around 180sqm). We have just been stuffed around by a guy who was impossible to get hold of, had an excuse for everything and whose quote changed from $27sqm to $63sqm over the course of an annoying 4 week quoting period! The increase in just under $5K to over $11K kind of defeated the cost-effective purpose of us going down this path instead of concreting. We are in Melbourne NW outer suburbs - can anyone recommend a good and reliable asphalter for this area? Re: Bitumen Costs 11Aug 06, 2009 1:56 am Princess Bandicoot On this topic, we are also looking at asphalting our driveway (on 1/2 acre and driveway around 180sqm). We have just been stuffed around by a guy who was impossible to get hold of, had an excuse for everything and whose quote changed from $27sqm to $63sqm over the course of an annoying 4 week quoting period! The increase in just under $5K to over $11K kind of defeated the cost-effective purpose of us going down this path instead of concreting. We are in Melbourne NW outer suburbs - can anyone recommend a good and reliable asphalter for this area? How did you go Princess? Did you find anyone? I am in Doreen area (NE Melb) - can anyone recommend a good and reliable (and reasonably priced) asphalter for my area? Thanks ...and oh, hi all. Re: Bitumen Costs 12Aug 06, 2009 7:13 pm Clark Princess Bandicoot On this topic, we are also looking at asphalting our driveway (on 1/2 acre and driveway around 180sqm). We have just been stuffed around by a guy who was impossible to get hold of, had an excuse for everything and whose quote changed from $27sqm to $63sqm over the course of an annoying 4 week quoting period! The increase in just under $5K to over $11K kind of defeated the cost-effective purpose of us going down this path instead of concreting. We are in Melbourne NW outer suburbs - can anyone recommend a good and reliable asphalter for this area? How did you go Princess? Did you find anyone? I am in Doreen area (NE Melb) - can anyone recommend a good and reliable (and reasonably priced) asphalter for my area? Thanks ...and oh, hi all. Hey Clark No luck so far unfortunately. We got a quote from someone who seemed ok from Ascot Vale, but he proved to be pretty tardy at getting back to us each and every time we had contact and then his quote incredibly jumped in price from about $4K to over $10K for no logical reason he could provide. Since then have been busy with other things and a bit over tradies, so giving it a rest for the moment - would still be interested in any recommendations because I will get back to looking soon. Re: Bitumen Costs 13Aug 20, 2009 12:20 am Laying asphalt is around the $30-35/m² mark but there's also the base to install which would be on top of that, they usually use a stabilised or wet mix crushed rock for a firm base. Some contractors also have a minimum or daily fee for small jobs for the use of the machines, trucks, labour so still could be a few grand even for a smallish job Re: Bitumen Costs 14Aug 20, 2009 7:25 pm Planned LScape Laying asphalt is around the $30-35/m² mark but there's also the base to install which would be on top of that, they usually use a stabilised or wet mix crushed rock for a firm base. Some contractors also have a minimum or daily fee for small jobs for the use of the machines, trucks, labour so still could be a few grand even for a smallish job Not doubting you, but the guy who messed us around started at around that ($30-$35) when he first quoted - when we asked why it increased so much he said it just had. Nothing annoys me more than tradies who waste your time. Re: Bitumen Costs 15Aug 23, 2009 4:13 pm A few of my mates are traddies and sometimes, when they don't want the job, they over quote as a polite way saying they dont want the job. This could be because the job is too difficult, they are too busy, too messy or that they simply can't be bothered. It's hard I know as we have been through it many times and about to do it again...... Signed with Carlisle - Atlantique 36Mk2 altered & upsized Botanic Ridge Estate - Build started 22nd Oct 2010 Re: Bitumen Costs 16Aug 23, 2009 4:40 pm Marclau A few of my mates are traddies and sometimes, when they don't want the job, they over quote as a polite way saying they dont want the job. This could be because the job is too difficult, they are too busy, too messy or that they simply can't be bothered. It's hard I know as we have been through it many times and about to do it again...... Yeah I realise overquoting happens as a means of knocking back a job. Entirely disagree that it is "polite" - it is a total and utter waste of my time and I abhor it. If they don't have the time or don't want the job then I would prefer they say so straight up. If it's too difficult, I would much rather hear that it was a tough job and they don't want it or they'll do it and charge accordingly. In anycase I doubt very much it was the case with this guy - we can see a bit of a pattern with his behaviour from the start, now that we look back at it. I suspect he is not a very good 'business' person. I am always pleased when I find a good, reliable and competitive tradie - unfortunately, it seems to happen all too rarely. Re: Bitumen Costs 17Aug 24, 2009 10:53 pm I try to quote all quotes on their merits. I know that it is frequently done by tradies to overquote should they be too busy or the job is hard, but in the long run you build up a better rapport with people if they know you are quoting normally but being honest as to when you can do the job. Most times I have found, that if I come across as doing a competitive and honest quotation they will be prepared to wait for the job start. Usually we run with a lead time of 3-4 months of work ahead, but it also gives clients a chance to prepare better, choose pavers/materials, sort out finances etc and that time goes by pretty quick. That said, the cheapest quote isn't necessarily the best. There is a lot to be said about finding out about a company, their attitude, past job history and workmanship before committing to the service Re: Bitumen Costs 18Aug 24, 2009 10:58 pm Planned LScape I try to quote all quotes on their merits. I know that it is frequently done by tradies to overquote should they be too busy or the job is hard, but in the long run you build up a better rapport with people if they know you are quoting normally but being honest as to when you can do the job. Most times I have found, that if I come across as doing a competitive and honest quotation they will be prepared to wait for the job start. Usually we run with a lead time of 3-4 months of work ahead, but it also gives clients a chance to prepare better, choose pavers/materials, sort out finances etc and that time goes by pretty quick. That said, the cheapest quote isn't necessarily the best. There is a lot to be said about finding out about a company, their attitude, past job history and workmanship before committing to the service Agree with all that. Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500$ laying cost for upto 10msq. The 2 pillars come to be 16msq. So laying costs are 5000$… 0 7996 10 16050 Ha all, I am now about half way (maybe a bit more) through my build with Carlisle Homes - double-storey knockdown/rebuild project. So I am now doing my due diligence and… 0 3956 |