When an hourly arrangement can help
Hourly pricing may suit small jobs or tasks whose exact scope is difficult to establish beforehand. Agree how time is recorded, whether materials and travel are included, and when additional hours require approval. An estimated number of hours should be clearly distinguished from a guaranteed total budget.
What a square-metre price covers
A room’s floor area is not the same as its wall area. Clarify which surfaces are measured, how openings are treated, and whether preparation, primer, finishing coats and materials are included. The same area may take different amounts of time because of its condition, height, number of corners or accessibility.
When a fixed project price is practical
A total price is useful when the surfaces, preparation, materials and expected result are well defined. The proposal should explain what is included and what needs separate agreement. If hidden defects emerge during the work, changes in scope and cost should be discussed before the additional tasks are carried out.
Prepare enquiries that can be compared
Send photographs, the location, approximate dimensions, existing condition and preferred dates. For properties in Drammen, Oslo and Asker, also mention the floor level and access. Ask about materials, preparation, protection, cleaning and invoicing. We can discuss hourly, per-square-metre or whole-project pricing according to the work you need.
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