How much for a lift replacement?...163k?!

[danp]

...for a block of flats. (lift goes up to the 2nd floor)

I'd imagine they are pretty bespoke, but shocked by the figure, or is this the norm?

The block is circa 30 years old and the lift needs replacing due to age and reliability apparently...

[danp]

Thanks for the replies, I only got the letter today but it doesn't go into any detail (apart from that it's due to age and reliability and to comply with current H+S). I'll be trying to find out more.

The "works will be done under an existing long-term agreement" apparently (i.e. doesn't sound like they've had any other quotes...again will ask about this).

Voicey - you are correct, it's a local authority block (a few flats are privately owned). How did you guess this out of interest? You'd have thought that it would be in the council's interest to obtain a competitive quote as they/council tax payers will be footing most of the bill.

Ironically you'd rarely use the lift for my flat as it only goes up two floors (mine is 3rd) and it's also at the other end of the block!

[danp]

Thanks for the additional posts, it's actually over 187k as the council add on a 15% "admin fee".

Will draft a letter to them later...