Job measurement / estimation

[TryHard]

When I'm measuring up total area to give a price estimate based on m² on a house job (multifinish skim) — is the most common way to use simple wall widths & heights and not make any subtractions for windows (and doors) when calculating?
Any opinions much appreciated guys.

 

[Dansouthcoast84]

i dont take out windows or doors.
if bifolds etc i deduct half

 

[ChrispyUK]

When I'm measuring up total area to give a price estimate based on m² on a house job (multifinish skim) — is the most common way to use simple wall widths & heights and not make any subtractions for windows (and doors) when calculating?
Any opinions much appreciated guys.

It’s quicker if a window is not there.

 

[smoother09]

Double it and add 30 always works for me

 

[Vincey]

Agree it’s about time any new folks coming into the trade starting a trend to earn more and not put yourselves down for less
We aren’t scum we are skilled tradesmen that are in high demand
Don’t take them out

 

[tapit]

When I'm measuring up total area to give a price estimate based on m² on a house job (multifinish skim) — is the most common way to use simple wall widths & heights and not make any subtractions for windows (and doors) when calculating?
Any opinions much appreciated guys.

Add on for doors/ windows. Beading and shitty reveals.

 

[tapit]

It’s quicker if a window is not there.

not always.

 

[ChrispyUK]

not always.

I once quoted for a greenhouse.

 

[tapit]

Agree it’s about time any new folks coming into the trade starting a trend to earn more and not put yourselves down for less
We aren’t scum we are skilled tradesmen that are in high demand
Don’t take them out

A few scum as well mate.

 

[Cockney]

When I'm measuring up total area to give a price estimate based on m² on a house job (multifinish skim) — is the most common way to use simple wall widths & heights and not make any subtractions for windows (and doors) when calculating?
Any opinions much appreciated guys.

Measure & price for straight through.

 

[tapit]

not always.

No window in the stair cupboard @Cockney1 , now get in there you big fat b*****d.

 

[TryHard]

Thanks guys. Had a laugh at a few posts too.

 

[Cockney]

No window in the stair cupboard @Cockney1 , now get in there you big fat b*****d.

Less of the fat Dickhead!
Cupboards are better suited for badgers like yourself.

 

[tapit]

Measure & price for straight through.

Load of bollox, third generation spread and you know fuckall.
what about chimney breasts, mutliple windows, curved nooks etc.

 

[smoother09]

I once quoted for a greenhouse.

What repotting daffodils!

 

[smoother09]

Load of bollox, third generation spread and you know fuckall.
what about chimney breasts, mutliple windows, curved nooks etc.

U had me at chimney breasts

 

[Cockney]

Load of bollox, third generation spread and you know fuckall.
what about chimney breasts, mutliple windows, curved nooks etc.

My family’s got more years served in the Plastering trade than you’ve been on this planet lol.
I’ve forgot more than you’d ever know bumder.
You ain’t even a spread you fraud!

FYI Chimney breasts are extra.

 

[Stewie03]

I never take them out either f**k that can't be asked with more calculations i struggle after i run out of fingers and toes

 

[ChrispyUK]

I never take them out either f**k that can't be asked with more calculations i struggle after i run out of fingers and toes

Understand mate

 

[ChrispyUK]

What repotting daffodils!

@bof

 

[tapit]

My family’s got more years served in the Plastering trade than you’ve been on this planet lol.
I’ve forgot more than you’d ever know bumder.
You ain’t even a spread you fraud!

 

[ChrispyUK]

Ah, changing your tune now? good man, your learning.

it’s ‘you’re’. You’re learning.

 

[tapit]

it’s ‘you’re’. You’re learning.

Thanks, deleted before any one noticed.

 

[Cockney]

vreemdeling

 

[tapit]

vreemdeling

You're a vreemdealer.

 

[Cockney]

You're a vreemdealer.

buigsaam

 

[paulf]

I once quoted for a greenhouse.

 

[mark hoare]

when ever i measure up a house or extension i always get the same question where bi-folds or window walls are , i hope your not going measure that whole wall up,i always reply no i do not measure window or door walls up as whole i measure them up as a liner metre for reveals and heads, shuts them up..give me solid walls all day long.

 

[Kinkyboy]

i dont take out windows or doors.
if bifolds etc i deduct half

Why deduct half!? Straight through measure,youve usually got a full length steel to sort out and get bang on so that time in getting that 8meter head bang on is surely worth a straight through measure!?

 

[tapit]

Why deduct half!? Straight through measure,youve usually got a full length steel to sort out and get bang on so that time in getting that 8meter head bang on is surely worth a straight through measure!?

What's difficult about an 8 mtr head?

 

[Kinkyboy]

What's difficult about an 8 mtr head?

Thats not the point,it takes longer to dot a 8 meter head than it does to board a bi fold opening.think about it? Have you ever done a extension with bi folds etc?

 

[Richard1970]

He's right you have to charge for it, boarding heads and reveals are the most crucial part of the wall, if they're not bang on your wall is out, and then you have to skim them. We all prefer skimming walls without windows in.

 

[Kinkyboy]

He's right you have to charge for it, boarding heads and reveals are the most crucial part of the wall, if they're not bang on your wall is out, and then you have to skim them. We all prefer skimming walls without windows in.

Dont listen to half lads on here,I wonder sometimes why I bother replying

 

[Cockney]

Dont listen to half lads on here,I wonder sometimes why I bother replying

Most of them are f**k**g plumbers mate. Hahaha!!!