Job review
Customer recording & your commentary
So I want you to replace this deck and I also want you to quote for installing a sauna at the back here, so two meters by two meters and wiring it in obviously.
Okay, so I don't think we've ever done a sauna before, so we need to go out and do some comprehensive price checks on this, and then obviously premium quote, so add an extra 20% on top of our normal standard for materials.
Draft quote
Clarify before sending
- Confirm board material for decking; assumed treated softwood.
- Verify if customer has specified any sauna brand or preference.
Confirm before sending
- Person-days14.5
- Start date2026-07-13
- Total£12,265
Customer scope
We propose replacing your existing decking and installing a sauna (2x2m) at the rear of your garden. This includes appropriate groundwork, electrical wiring, and integration. We'll use high-quality materials to ensure both functionality and durability.
Line items
- Remove and dispose of existing deck materials£450
- Install new decking (treated softwood) approx. 20 sqm£1,400
- Supply and install sauna cabin (2x2m)£3,500
- Electrical wiring and sauna integration£800
- Crew labour (14.5 person-days)£3,770
- Skip hire (8-yard)£300
Subtotal£10,220
VAT (20%)£2,044
Total£12,265
Assumptions
- Customer to provide access for skip and materials delivery.
- Standard ground conditions assumed for deck placement.
- Welfare facilities available for crew use.
Exclusions
- Planning permission or building control sign-offs are not included.
- Watering or aftercare for the sauna wood treatment.
- Integration of sauna controls with external smart systems.
Internal · Never sent to customer
Crew: Harry, Jude, Declan
Risks:
- First sauna installation; premium pricing recommended.
- Potential electrical layout unknown; could add days if rewiring required.
- Existing deck disposal may reveal substrate issues.
Rationale: Reference to prior job lj-2026-03-ellis-hard-soft for pricing a mix of hard + soft landscaping. First sauna job, added 20% on materials for premium positioning. Crew selected for appropriate skills: Harry & Jude on hard work, Declan for skilled labour.
Anchored to: lj-2026-03-ellis-hard-soft
Questions to follow up:
- Confirm power supply location for sauna wiring.
- Clarify if sauna integration needs smart system setup.
Rationale by dimension:
- Pricing anchor: Pricing anchored to lj-2026-03-ellis-hard-soft, added 20% for premium sauna work.
- Crew: Best crew slot is the week of July 13th, with all key personnel available.
- Customer history: First-time customer, no prior history.
- Trade reference: Materials marked up by 30% due to specialist sauna installation.