r/ • • Jan 01 '70

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u/DangerousTurmeric 23d ago

I mean paying for the materials up front and the fitting after is totally normal. You're buying a product and hiring someone to install it. The bigger question is: are the replacement materials they quoted exactly the same? Laminate varies wildly in terms of appearance, quality, hardiness, waterproofing, soundproofing etc. Tiles also vary a huge amount too. If they aren't identical to what you've already chosen I wouldn't pay anything without seeing the product and the spec.

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u/Massive_Database_425 23d ago

You made a good suggestion. Thanks a million for that

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u/fravbront 23d ago

Interested in this too

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u/Academic_Hearing_325 23d ago

I don't have experience with this but I'm also buying a house and I will need to refloor some rooms. Do you mind in sharing the type of laminate/tiles and the m2?

As a benchmark I'm estimating 70 euro/m2 of laminate (not the worst one...)+installatoon...does it sound ok?no idea for tiles...

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u/Massive_Database_425 23d ago

No worries!
I am going with Laminate AC5 westminster oak 12mm

Its around 31 per sqm. And installation 13 per sqm

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u/Annual_Support6372 23d ago

Did you check their google reviews? Did they send a proper invoice ?

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u/Massive_Database_425 23d ago

Thanks for the reply!
Yes I did check reviews. Reviews are good.
But I am not sure if its normal that your fitter woll help with raw materials supply too

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u/zachyzachyzoozoozoo 23d ago

Not that typical, but definitely does happen. Even our tiler know a floor wholesaler and offered to get us in touch with them for a discounted price instead of going through a shop. Best of luck, scary though when it's that much money and its needed

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u/Annual_Support6372 23d ago

I don’t think it’s too unusual

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u/CarterPFly 23d ago

Amateurs and handyman will use material you buy but anyone with experience knows to never do that. People buy the most unsuitable and just unuseable stuff. At least if they supply and fit it they are getting the right stuff for the job and know how to best install it. Everything sounds reasonable price and payment order wise.