On Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:28:10 +0100, Andy Champ 
wrote:

>Petert wrote:
>> 
>> There can be no dishonesty in a quote for a job that is higher than
>> others. in fact i would go so far as to say there is more likely to be
>> dishonesty in too low a quoted price.
>
>Fascinating thread and relevant to many areas where one wishes to get 
>someone else to do a job that you cannot or do not wish to do yourself.
>
>But here is the quandary:  Suppose I have three quotes, one for £100, 
>and two for £200.
>
>Using the logic that many have applied, the guy charging £100 is likely 
>to be unskilled, uninsured, and under-equipped to do the job correctly.
>
>That's as may be.  Or he could just be desperate for the work.
>
>But how do I know whether either of the guys charging £200 are skilled, 
>insured, and equipped?  Remember, this will be for something I don't 
>understand properly...
>
>Andy.

It's a problem - I would suggest that you speak with
neighbours/friends/relatives that have had similar work done recently
- what did they pay? Who did the work? Are they happy with the work
carried out?
-- 
Cheers

Peter