prices going up!!

**turktown taper** · 24-07-2011, 09:27 PM

we & other local firms have got work coming out of our ears now ,
SO is it time for prices to go up!!!
the screw could be turning our way again after 3 yrs!! (bring it on!!

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anyone else the same??

**DMC** · 25-07-2011, 02:56 PM

Pretty busy now myself, not before time. Lets hope its sustained over a period of time.

**amestaper** · 25-07-2011, 03:56 PM

Thats good news TT, and nice to see you back after your long lockout. Like David says, hopefully a bit of momentum will return to the building trade and blow this direction. So many good tradesmen have had a right good kicking over the last 3 years.

Originally Posted by turktown taper

SO is it time for prices to go up!!!

Rates are still kack but prices will go back up when demand outstrips supply.

Originally Posted by turktown taper

anyone else the same??

Doing some work but still seeing false promises and carrying out too many pricing excercises.

**crack filler** · 25-07-2011, 05:19 PM

Work "for me anyway" seems to be a lot better an having to turn a few houses down, got £3.00 supply on a housing site at the moment when the average seems to be £2.00 supply, but have'nt been paid yet so may as well be £20.00pm we will see.

**Captain perfect** · 25-07-2011, 08:23 PM

We have been busy all year,

Had the first job of the year unaccepted on price last week, Asking on the better side of £4

The main contarctor has a history of slow payment so was priced with this in mind.

**turktown taper** · 25-07-2011, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by amestaper

Thats good news TT, and nice to see you back after your long lockout.

was i locked out then??

**amestaper** · 26-07-2011, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by turktown taper

was i locked out then??

Sorry mate I make many mistakes.

I've got muddled up with another member who lives near you. He was locked out cos he forgot his password....

**wallpaul** · 26-09-2011, 08:04 PM

got offered £2.00m2 supply today...i'm still laughing

**E.K Taper** · 26-09-2011, 11:44 PM

The sad part of that Wallpaul, is that some tube WILL accept and do it for £2 a metre.

**steven gorton** · 27-09-2011, 06:59 AM

Seems to be picking up now i feel but i feel more firms are deciding to get jobs skimmed more and more.

**wallpaul** · 27-09-2011, 03:53 PM

too true e.k . the thing is if more people laughed em off the rates might stay at a half decent level.

Originally Posted by E.K Taper

The sad part of that Wallpaul, is that some tube WILL accept and do it for £2 a metre.

**Davie@ATT** · 24-01-2012, 03:47 AM

The problem is guys got to work and the big wigs know this..I have been working for crap money lately and on the sites the standard has to be really good as only being sent in whenits sold. Tend to be doing more comercial work now shops and offices. West of Scotland just doesn't seem to be picking up much

**d&g taping** · 24-02-2016, 08:51 PM

Work is definitely picking up. Got £3 pm labour only without sanding for 250 meters of walls and ceilings plus 150m style trim @ 1.50 pm. Job on next week for 3.50 supply.just building contacts and starting out on our own so not a bad start. Can only wish this continues. 👍