We 'share' a (brick) shed with our neighbours (each own an 'L' shaped section from a rectangular building) and the roof needs replaced. It's not possible to replace our section separately.
To cut a long story short, they have finally got their roofer mate to come and quote for the work (after originally mentioning it months ago, mentioned again by dh a month or two ago). He came Thursday but hasn't let them know how much yet but he expected it to be about £800. Neighbour will dispose of old roof.
I had also arranged a quote. We have used this guy for work before, he is reliable, turns up when he says he will, etc. His quote included skip hire to dispose of old roof but if I take the cost of this off, his quote comes out at £795.
I guess I feel like the friend hasn't been particularly reliable and I'm a bit worried that it'll be the same with the job; he'll fit it in in his 'spare' time, sort of thing. I'd much prefer to use the guy we got a quote from, particularly if the friend isn't any/much cheaper. Unfortunately I think the neighbours are set on using their mate.
Am now stressed about it and I'm really not good at this sort of thing. Tbh I find the neighbours a bit scary 
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