bmj1 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 OK, so: I've sourced the windows we like, and negotiated trade pricing with the window manufacturer (which I've had confirmed is the same as any fitter will get). ~35 PVC sash windows in total. We're in North London Am I crazy to think we can organise measure & fitting of these, and ask our main contractor to order the windows for us supply-only (to save us fronting the VAT) ? When I've tried to source these supply+fit the mark-ups have been really crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Do not scrimp on fitting. Yes it can be done cheaper, quicker etc. but we’ll fitted windows will save you a lot of pain in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmj1 Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, markc said: Do not scrimp on fitting. Yes it can be done cheaper, quicker etc. but we’ll fitted windows will save you a lot of pain in the future Understood. But paying tens of thousands feels ludicrous to me for pvc sash windows.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Your main contractor won't put them through his books for nothing. You're expecting him swallow loss of interest on the money, the extra risk and paperwork. He might if you ask him to quote for fitting and pay him for the windows up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmj1 Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 36 minutes ago, Temp said: Your main contractor won't put them through his books for nothing. You're expecting him swallow loss of interest on the money, the extra risk and paperwork. He might if you ask him to quote for fitting and pay him for the windows up front. That's totally fine. 10% + a fitting charge is totally reasonable. And I'll handle the cashflow. I'm just wondering if this is crazy talk in principle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, bmj1 said: That's totally fine. 10% + a fitting charge is totally reasonable. And I'll handle the cashflow. I'm just wondering if this is crazy talk in principle? It essentially what we did but our main contractor knew from the outset he was fitting the windows. Remember the builder will have to pay the VAT on the windows and reclaim it/deduct it from any VAT he charges on other jobs. Edited June 18, 2023 by Temp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Window fitters are probably the least skilled that you will come across Plenty of foam and plenty of excuses When your measuring Do it twice Then cut a staff for each window Starting with the largest and working your way down As you say the fitting prices are crazy My wife and myself fitted 30 sash windows on our previous build in under two days and recently fitted three sets of sliders in an morning The heavy glass was the biggest challenge 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Nice high ceilings, even on the flat parts @nod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Big Jimbo said: Nice high ceilings, even on the flat parts @nod Yes 2700 once the floor is in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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