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[ubiquitous]

I guess there's a small chance they'd report you on the basis of a single question, but I doubt it. It also depends on how you phrase the question..

I agree. I still think there are ways of doing this without having to essentially slander oneself as suggested above.

I'm actually in this situation at the moment. Having agreed a price of X + VAT, I've been presented with an invoicve for X + VAT. Only thing is, there's no VAT number on the invoice. My next stage is as above.....

Well, if the invoice contains a VAT charge but there's no VAT number on it, then it isn't valid and shouldnt be paid

If it isn't, there's no way I'd pay a 21% premium on an agreed price.

Should this not be 13.5% if its building work?

 

[ang1170]

Should this not be 13.5% if its building work?

It would if it was, but it's not (work that one out!).

 

[lightswitch]

That is a ridiculous price. I got what you are talking about done two years ago plus a garage conversion, 40 sq meters of elevated hard wood decking, all of downstairs done in solid Oak flooring and doors for 35k. Get at least 2 more quotes as it sound to me like you should pay 12k max. LS.

 

[Jaid79]

you should pay 12k max

Lightswitch how have you come up with this figure? Have you called around and inspected the extent of the works required?

I`d agree about getting a number of quotes as you said, but to assume the first builder was over 100% more expensive is dreaming.

I deal with tens of millions of euros worth of construction projects every year. I also have a background as a small builder and have never heard of such drastic diffrences.