ok, lets see how this actually works out, K? £ 3 men at an average cost of £70 (remember, its a big company) 210 ladder hire 55 malelials needed 4the job 50 admin 50 transport 50 consumables 57 total £472 + VAT @ 20% 472 x 1.20= £566.40 so pray, tell me, who got a guud deal, the OP or the 'tradesmen'?
wake up balchy, this is the best discussion we've had on here for ages, its plumbers v punters, and the plumbers are winning,
sorry tom, being new to this malarky i thought i would try to get a feel for how this thing works. read back as far as page 94, game on
Lets say the builder had dropped his tape measure out of his belt loop while he was on the first rung of the ladder, before he bends down to pick it up he needs to do a risk assesment, corden off the area around the tape measure, put on safety boots and a high vis jacket and with the help of his employee's (one to help him lift it and one to hold the relevent paperwork) he can then bend down and safley pick the tape measure up. Then only after a visit from the HSE can he finish the job.
I may be wrong - but don't think I am - but I reckon that joint in the downpipe is on the first floor - an easy reach with probably one section - or possibly a slightly-extended twoer - of ladder. Hands up all those on here who would be happy with a £266 bill for this? Hmmm, I thought not. End of thread. (Which means it will run and run...)
When did anyone North o' the Border ever pay any bill without whinging? Unless the English are paying it for them of course
this is the best discussion we've had on here for ages, its plumbers v punters, and the plumbers are winning, The OP gave up 3 days ago I think you'll find it is just plumbers talking amongst themselves
well pinkies not a plumber, and palavacloakroomattendant is only a semi plumber, so 2222 you are not right,
spot on thomas. with your help, i'll eventually progress from cloakroom attendant to plumber. so i aint quiting yet. as PP says, this one will run 4ever.
Cloakroom attendant? Is that one of those guys who hangs around posh lavs and offers to wipe your white botty for a quid?