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Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum so apologies if this sort of question has been already covered. I used to work in a joiners workshop but now run my own furniture business. Someone has asked me to do a few windows for them and I just want peoples opinion on roughly what price they would expect the windows to be, as I don't have much experience with pricing work or even how much to expect the price to be. I have worked out my costs but just want a guage from other people of what a fair price is.

The windows would be solid oak. One opener , one side direct glazed. 1200x1050, a price with or without glass would be fine.

I'm only after a ball park figure so Thanks in advance for your help. Any help is appreciated.

Joe

Well, you have worked out the costs to yourself, you should have a good idea of how long it's going to take you, so you need to decide how much that time is worth or how much you need to make to cover your overheads and make a sensible profit.

havent got a clue
but it will use 3 1/2 to 4 times the timber lengths so 7.5-9m off oak
stainless or brass furniture and screws
and possibly an expensive cutter set to create the moulding
construction method also effects costs as in dowels /mortice and tenons
i would look up material costs and take it from there

The "problem" with asking "even a ball park figure" is what use is it to............anyone? no really what use is it, when (On ANY forum) person A says £312 and person B says £702 The figures are so far apart they are useless.
Not to mention what if one of the figures is lower than it costs you to make said items?

What you should do is (seeing as you know the material costs) Add the material costs together, along with the time it took to make them and multiply time taken by your hourly rate and then add your % profit margin + 10% consultation fee
I would also mention that you need to give the price with glass, as there are several options for glass, is it double glazed, heat reflecting or what? And don't forget to add installation costs too.

If you are as good as you say, then what ever price you come up with, stick to it, if the customer says no, say, well if you change your mind...............you do not want to get involved with a race to the bottom.

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated