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Ask your QuestionWhen hiring a team to decorate my home, are hidden extras often included in the final bill or is this rarely the case?
Asked by Jenny on 25th May 2022"Hi well it depends what decorator you haved hired.
And if there is some extras they need to let you know before and not at the final bill.
Regards
ICD Painting and Decorating"
"It really is relative but I would expect any change in price due to extra work should be ran by you prior as this may happen due to discovered problems but they shouldnt start increasing the price for work that has already been quoted."
Answered on 26th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report"There should be no hidden extras of you have agreed a price before work commences"
Answered on 30th May 2022 - Member since Jan 2021 - report"It all depends on the job wether it’s day rate job price and materials"
Answered on 26th May 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report"There can not be hidden costs.
If an unknown issue is discovered during the work it should be discussed with the client To resolve any costs.
On my quotations I always state that sanding sheets, fillers, and cleaning materials, are inclusive."
"Not very often, if there is some rotten wood on an external house and you don't see it until you climb up to the level the wood would be replaced and repaired"
Answered on 9th Jun 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report"no they should be able to price a job with no extras if they know what they are doing"
Answered on 31st May 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 - report"No hidden costs. Good communication .
Best idea sign agreement before start the job."