[Kim39]

This is aimed specifically at the Waikato residents, and maybe those slightly further afield but not too far.

Having recently the need to erect a retaining wall we were very shocked at the price we were quoted...10k. Now that included a labour cost of 7k for no more than 4 days work. In this price he hadn't even quoted for the cut and removal of material. Needless to say we thought time to rip the Poms off, however that wasn't the case as a work colleague of mine also had a quote and that came in higher than we expected, so the deal was do it ourselves and this we did. These pic's show how the job ended up. Not bad if a do say so myself.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/Brierley1964/Retainingwall001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/Brierley1964/Retainingwall002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/Brierley1964/Retainingwall003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/Brierley1964/Retainingwall004.jpg

Now for those requiring a retaining wall within the said locations please bear us in mind if you feel that the price you have been quoted is a tad high. We will be willing to come along and quote cheaper in labour costs. Unfortunately we aren't able at this present time to bring trade costs on the materials, but we will definately undercut the labour costs. In all, our time on the job was around 20hrs, which would equate to roughly 2 weekends on the job. Please bear in mind we do have fulltime jobs to attend.

So the offer is there to be taken up, even if you just want a quote.


Kim

[leachio]

Touting for business on the internet kim! :laugh:laugh

Your new wall is very impressive however I am still waiting to see your house????? Did someone buy that plot we looked at, cant remember the number??

[pinkpiggy]

Very impressive Kim. If we ever need a wall building we'll keep you in mind and yes, where are the photos of the house?

[BaldyBeardyBloke]

Good stuff. Looks very professional.

[StevieD]

Great job Kim, you really should think about a business by the looks of it.......

[M-Squared]

Great job! :nice1 (am jealous...)

[beanbeanz]

retaining wall...
reminds me of this ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqRVqXMyzhM

[jubjub]

retaining wall...
reminds me of this ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqRVqXMyzhM

I have been itching to post that advert all day, but managed to restrain myself! ;)

Looks like you did a good job there Kim...

[Kim39]

Thanks guys for the big up's on the job, but i'm touting for business here and not the butt of your humour, but have to admit i laughed.

Come on gotta be someone out there who needs the job doing.


Kim

[StevieD]

Beat me to it, I was going to doctor a picture with this guy in ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWKhYQarJU

[Kim39]

Should have known your mind would be working Steve.


Kim

[Timbo]

Your efforts are impressive Kim, good on you for having a go yourself.
Just a thought, but when we last spoke you were still awaiting PR if I recall. If that is the case, are you sure you would be allowed to carry out this type of work?
I dont want to rain on your parade mate....just a passing thought. I wouldnt want to see you fall foul of the powers that be.
I too have been gobsmacked by the labour content on some of the quotes that I have seen from the company that I work for.

[Georgebulldog]

If only you were closer to Wellington, this is something we need doing in the near future, looks great, thanks for posting the prices has given me an idea of what to expect

[Kim39]

Your efforts are impressive Kim, good on you for having a go yourself.
Just a thought, but when we last spoke you were still awaiting PR if I recall. If that is the case, are you sure you would be allowed to carry out this type of work?



Thanks for your concern Tim, but seeing it's Elaine on the WTR i have the opportunity to do what i want away from the trucking scene. However this little business concern will only be part time, with the odd job now and then...............IF WE GET THEM!!!

Now i am bumping up the thread again. Is there anybody within this locality who may need one in the very near future? If so drop me a line after you get the quote in from the sharks out there.

Kim