Exeter homeowners warned of significant bathroom quote discrepancies

Homeowners in Exeter may be making poor decisions when selecting bathroom installers due to inconsistent quotation specifications. According to Luxury Bathrooms Exeter, price discrepancies of up to £6,500 can occur between quotes for what appears to be the same project.

An investigation into these discrepancies revealed that differences often stem from varying scopes of work rather than unfair pricing. For example, one quote might allocate £400 for taps and valves while another allocates £1,640. Additionally, some firms may include floor preparation in their estimates while others omit it entirely.

Industry experts warn that the cheapest quote is frequently the least complete. Contractors may use low ‘prime cost sums’ for unselected items to appear competitive, only for costs to rise once specific materials are chosen. Furthermore, essential work involving floor decking or joists—which often cannot be assessed until old tiles are removed—may be listed as provisional sums in some documents or ignored in others. This issue is particularly relevant in Exeter, where many Victorian and Edwardian homes feature suspended timber floors that require on-site inspection to price accurately.