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What would you consider a 'basic/standard' install?

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Hi all


I'm after some advice to settle a dispute with a client.


I was asked to provide a provisional sum for a standard installation in a single story extension for a living room so I put in about £1800 to cover four double sockets and a central light given that there was no spec from the client and that's what I would class as being a basic/standard install in a new room.


The client has now said that they want a 15 spotlight lighting array and 10 double sockets which is more than what I'd allocated for in the original provisional sum but they're saying that they want it all done for £1800 as I had 'quoted' for.


They are arguing that they consider a 'basic/standard' install to be 15 spotlights and 10 double sockets for a living room??? I've tried to explain that a provisional sum is just an estimate...


I can't walk away as they still owe me for the kitchen install and I get the feeling that they won't pay for that unless I do the extra work for £1800


Am I being unreasonable?

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    NinjaSpark:

    I just wondered what others thought of as being a 'basic/standard' installation to quote for in a new build extension? Is four sockets and a central light not sufficient as a basic?




    It's all in the contract!


    Definition of a contract: an agreement which may be upheld by a court.


    I doubt that "basic" or "standard" would be sufficiently well defined to form the basis of a contract. However, OSG suggests 8 sockets for a large "living room" (Table H7). I'd suggest at least 4 for a desk.


    Unless specified, it isn't unreasonable for a customer to pay on completion; and from the sound of it, you haven't completed the work.


    Why new circuits and not extensions from the extended room?


    How much extra time for 6 sockets in a new build? And materials? Let's be generous and say 2 hours and £25.


    Is this potential dispute really worth the bother? Now? ?

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    NinjaSpark:

    I just wondered what others thought of as being a 'basic/standard' installation to quote for in a new build extension? Is four sockets and a central light not sufficient as a basic?




    It's all in the contract!


    Definition of a contract: an agreement which may be upheld by a court.


    I doubt that "basic" or "standard" would be sufficiently well defined to form the basis of a contract. However, OSG suggests 8 sockets for a large "living room" (Table H7). I'd suggest at least 4 for a desk.


    Unless specified, it isn't unreasonable for a customer to pay on completion; and from the sound of it, you haven't completed the work.


    Why new circuits and not extensions from the extended room?


    How much extra time for 6 sockets in a new build? And materials? Let's be generous and say 2 hours and £25.


    Is this potential dispute really worth the bother? Now? ?

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