Concrete Panels

[Ukjay]

Hi

I have been looking into buying some pre stressed both sides concrete panels for a horse muck retainer, whereby the prices are massively different - so can anyone help me understand why I would get a delivered cost variation of £1600 for 2 x 6mtr x 1mtr x .150m and 6 x 4.5mtr x 1mtr x .15m inc clamps for attaching to the i beams and lifting shackles.

I just do not want to make a mistake here, so any advice woukd be appreciated.

Kind regards

Jay

 

[RWG Contracts]

Hi

I have been looking into buying some pre stressed both sides concrete panels for a horse muck retainer, whereby the prices are massively different - so can anyone help me understand why I would get a delivered cost variation of £1600 for 2 x 6mtr x 1mtr x .150m and 6 x 4.5mtr x 1mtr x .15m inc clamps for attaching to the i beams and lifting shackles.

I just do not want to make a mistake here, so any advice woukd be appreciated.

Kind regards

Jay

Prices do vary a bit

Transports a big factor

@Unbrako precast or @DanielLGQ will both give you competitive prices

 

[Forever Fendt]

Hi

I have been looking into buying some pre stressed both sides concrete panels for a horse muck retainer, whereby the prices are massively different - so can anyone help me understand why I would get a delivered cost variation of £1600 for 2 x 6mtr x 1mtr x .150m and 6 x 4.5mtr x 1mtr x .15m inc clamps for attaching to the i beams and lifting shackles.

I just do not want to make a mistake here, so any advice woukd be appreciated.

Kind regards

Jay

who have you had prices from so far

 

[RWG Contracts]

who have you had prices from so far

If he's asked craven concrete then that's why they're so expensive

 

[Forever Fendt]

If he's asked craven concrete then that's why they're so expensive

is neil still there i wonder

 

[Unbrako precast]

We shouldn't be beaten particularly on our doorstep !

 

[Unbrako precast]

The total shouldn't be that never mind the difference . Am I misunderstanding?

 

[Forever Fendt]

The total shouldn't be that never mind the difference . Am I misunderstanding?

The total shouldn't be that never mind the difference . Am I misunderstanding?

a pleasant surprise for @Ukjay then

 

[Ukjay]

Hi Guys

I have just re-read my quotes (and I made a typo above I notice), so to correct my error, the difference between the quoted panels to my address inc vat, clutches etc is below:

8 x 6mtr x 145mm thick @ 1.2 mtr high prestressed both sides (my subsequent request to one supplier was for 2x6mtr and 6x4.5mtr @ 1mtr high so apologies for the inaccurate information).

Quote 1: £2412
Quote 2: £3108

The true difference is approximately £700. I made an error by adding vat onto the highest quote and using the subsequent 1mtr high panel price not shown here giving the £1600 difference, but still over what I have read in this thread?
I also disliked the return receipt to email correspondence of one company

So would this be considered an average price for these panels in you experience, and what would the cost be if I went 2 x 6mtr 6 x 4.5 mtr @ 1 mtr high prestressed both sides?

 

[SimonB]

Hi Guys

I have just re-read my quotes (and I made a typo above I notice), so to correct my error, the difference between the quoted panels to my address inc vat, clutches etc is below:

8 x 6mtr x 145mm thick @ 1.2 mtr high prestressed both sides (my subsequent request to one supplier was for 2x6mtr and 6x4.5mtr @ 1mtr high so apologies for the inaccurate information).

Quote 1: £2412
Quote 2: £3108

The true difference is approximately £700. I made an error by adding vat onto the highest quote and using the subsequent 1mtr high panel price not shown here giving the £1600 difference, but still over what I have read in this thread?
I also disliked the return receipt to email correspondence of one company

So would this be considered an average price for these panels in you experience, and what would the cost be if I went 2 x 6mtr 6 x 4.5 mtr @ 1 mtr high prestressed both sides?

Hi

I have been looking into buying some pre stressed both sides concrete panels for a horse muck retainer, whereby the prices are massively different - so can anyone help me understand why I would get a delivered cost variation of £1600 for 2 x 6mtr x 1mtr x .150m and 6 x 4.5mtr x 1mtr x .15m inc clamps for attaching to the i beams and lifting shackles.

I just do not want to make a mistake here, so any advice woukd be appreciated.

Kind regards

Jay

 

[SimonB]

Hi Jay,

Can you please send me your email address and I will send you a quote this morning.

Many Thanks

Kind Regards

Brett Harris

Technical Estimator


Graham Heath Construction Ltd

The Creamery, Wrenbury Industrial Estate, Station Road, Wrenbury, CW5 8EX

T: 01270 781158 (EXT 1018)

E: [email protected]

W:www.gh-construction.co.uk

 

[Unbrako precast]

It is still considerably more expensive than we would want .

 

[RWG Contracts]

Hi Guys

I have just re-read my quotes (and I made a typo above I notice), so to correct my error, the difference between the quoted panels to my address inc vat, clutches etc is below:

8 x 6mtr x 145mm thick @ 1.2 mtr high prestressed both sides (my subsequent request to one supplier was for 2x6mtr and 6x4.5mtr @ 1mtr high so apologies for the inaccurate information).

Quote 1: £2412
Quote 2: £3108

The true difference is approximately £700. I made an error by adding vat onto the highest quote and using the subsequent 1mtr high panel price not shown here giving the £1600 difference, but still over what I have read in this thread?
I also disliked the return receipt to email correspondence of one company

So would this be considered an average price for these panels in you experience, and what would the cost be if I went 2 x 6mtr 6 x 4.5 mtr @ 1 mtr high prestressed both sides?

Hi Jay,

Can you please send me your email address and I will send you a quote this morning.

Many Thanks

Kind Regards

Brett Harris

Technical Estimator


Graham Heath Construction Ltd

The Creamery, Wrenbury Industrial Estate, Station Road, Wrenbury, CW5 8EX

T: 01270 781158 (EXT 1018)

E: [email protected]

W:www.gh-construction.co.uk

Why do you think there's a difference in the quotes like this?

 

[Forever Fendt]

Hi Guys

I have just re-read my quotes (and I made a typo above I notice), so to correct my error, the difference between the quoted panels to my address inc vat, clutches etc is below:

8 x 6mtr x 145mm thick @ 1.2 mtr high prestressed both sides (my subsequent request to one supplier was for 2x6mtr and 6x4.5mtr @ 1mtr high so apologies for the inaccurate information).

Quote 1: £2412
Quote 2: £3108

The true difference is approximately £700. I made an error by adding vat onto the highest quote and using the subsequent 1mtr high panel price not shown here giving the £1600 difference, but still over what I have read in this thread?
I also disliked the return receipt to email correspondence of one company

So would this be considered an average price for these panels in you experience, and what would the cost be if I went 2 x 6mtr 6 x 4.5 mtr @ 1 mtr high prestressed both sides?

Why do you think there's a difference in the quotes like this?

because he used the word horse maybe and he did not ring the most competitive local company who are on here i won't say who it is but its the one who offers advice and don't keep pushing quotes

 

[Ukjay]

because he used the word horse maybe and he did not ring the most competitive local company who are on here i won't say who it is but its the one who offers advice and don't keep pushing quotes

I am starting to think that by mentioning horse - companies do think immediately that we are made of money and ramp the price up.
Unfortunately for me - I do not drive a big flashy Oakley Horsebox, or have a New RR Vougue on the drive, and have to do most things myself!

 

[Ukjay]

It is still considerably more expensive than we would want .

What would you feel is a fair price for both business and customer, as I am consious that they need to survive and earn something to be able to invest, but the differential makes me question how they come to the end price?

 

[David.]

It may just be that they have heard the scandalous allegations about some horse people, and their legendary reticence with the cheque book; and price high enough so's not to get the job.

 

[Ukjay]

It may just be that they have heard the scandalous allegations about some horse people, and their legendary reticence with the cheque book; and price high enough so's not to get the job.

Must be great to be in a position to cast potential custom away like that in this economy. I don't mind paying for things, but I am on a steep learning curve here when it comes to agricultural matters and supplies.

 

[Unbrako precast]

What would you feel is a fair price for both business and customer, as I am consious that they need to survive and earn something to be able to invest, but the differential makes me question how they come to the end price?

A fair price in my opinion is around £32 per m2 so around £200.00 for a 6mx1mx145/150mm panel .
On big jobs that price may be eroded slightly
Delivery is subjective to distance of course a very minimum up to say 20miles is £150 /180 per load due to loading and unloading time etc , then v roughly speaking plus £2.60 per mile on top of that . Very long distances can be negotiable due to backload availability , location etc.
I suspect they took the wrong attitude of thinking that you would not shop around , did not have industry knowledge through not being a farmer and would accept whatever price (within reason )they suggested.
They also could have thought if we get it at this price it's a good steal and if we miss it it doesn't matter .
The above attitudes are not in my opinion a fair or sustainable way of building a. business .
As it is you are now amongst the very best informed customers out there , the forum has done well !
P.s
But as advised don't mention the "Horse" next time you buy anything .

 

[Ukjay]

A fair price in my opinion is around £32 per m2 so around £200.00 for a 6mx1mx145/150mm panel .
On big jobs that price may be eroded slightly
Delivery is subjective to distance of course a very minimum up to say 20miles is £150 /180 per load due to loading and unloading time etc , then v roughly speaking plus £2.60 per mile on top of that . Very long distances can be negotiable due to backload availability , location etc.
I suspect they took the wrong attitude of thinking that you would not shop around , did not have industry knowledge through not being a farmer and would accept whatever price (within reason )they suggested.
They also could have thought if we get it at this price it's a good steal and if we miss it it doesn't matter .
The above attitudes are not in my opinion a fair or sustainable way of building a. business .
As it is you are now amongst the very best informed customers out there , the forum has done well !
P.s
But as advised don't mention the "Horse" next time you buy anything .

Many thanks for giving me such a well balanced reply, it is really appreciated. Would that m2 cost be similarly applicable for 4.5m long panels, as I am not sure I need 6m long sides now?