Builders Quotes – Reasons for Price Differences
Mike Beacham
Founder and Director Architect
The cost of building labour in the UK does not vary drastically. So why can tender returns vary so much?
Here we break down the two main reasons why you may see significant price differences in the quotes you get back.
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