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Bed bug treatment - how much?
Probably three bedrooms... No idea how much it costs. Just don't want to get ripped off.... Anyone got any idea?
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Remove Kitchen and Prep for New Kitchen Fitting
Hi everyone, I was given some great advice about buying a kitchen here recently, so I wondered if anyone can also advise on the building prep work needed before the kitchen can be fitted. Here is a quote I have been given. I wasn't expecting it to be so expensive as this. Does it seem like a fair price? I'm in South Wales.…
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Plumber. boiler leak
I rang what I thought was a local plumber who advertised no call out charge. Plumber came and saw obvious problem as soon as he took the boiler cover off. He didn't fix it as he had no parts, so just replaced the cover. I rang the office, which although was a local number, was not local, and to whom I had already given…
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Install extra radiator cost?
Have been given the following quote to add additional radiators where they're missing in the house, just wanted opinions on if it's reasonable? SUPPLY AND INSTALL RADIATORS AND PIPE WORK Altering pipe work to suit supply and install the following: DESCRIPTION Living Room Radiator 1 x 600x1200 Double. Bathroom Radiator 1 x…
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Planning Drawings for House Holder Application
Hi there, I am planning to get a house extension done. It involves a single storey rear extension, side double storey, part double rear and loft extension. I have received the following quote from the architect. Can someone comment if this is a fair quote? Thank you! £2,450 for: * Concept Design – Carry out a measured…
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Quote for Repair to Boiler or Replace
VOKERA 35 HE Hi there, i am hoping that this is the right place to post, if not apologies. About 10 years ago I had a Vokera 35 he boiler fitted. It was fantastic and never broke down. My husband sadly passed away 8 years ago and i never got round to servicing it. Slowly and surely I am taking control of my life again and…
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Ensuite bathroom refit - installation quote
Hi, We are having our en-suite bathroom replaced. We've bought the bathroom through Wickes using one of their design consultants and have had the following quote for installation. It's a little more expensive than we were expecting. Would be grateful to hear any thoughts. We live in Sussex. Thanks :) INSTALLATION PRICE…
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Bonding pipe replacement, Boiler service, Cooker Install
Hello, I've only just joined so I apologise if I'm doing something wrong! I'm just looking for opinions on whether this quote seems okay. When I had an engineer to install my smart meters, he couldn't change the gas meter due to the main bonding pipe needing to be replaced - he couldn't do it due to the position of the…
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Convert utility to shower room with w.c.
Hello folks Instinct tells me that following quote is a bit steep but as it's a few years since I last had building work done thought it best to check with those in the know. Conversion of utility to bathroom. Extraction of existing utility room. Take down and creating of waste to take new facilities (fixing into existing…
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Quote for capping off my water feed from two tanks in loft
Hi, been quoted by a plumber who lives in the local area for capping off water from the two tanks in my loft. Having just recently moved in and been told that now it has a combi boiler these tanks are no longer needed upstairs. The ball !!!! if not upright lets water still in the tank and it needs capping off (i think?) .…
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Fair quote for a fuse board?
We have recently had a quote of £480 for a new fuse board. Also, £85 to replace lights in the kitchen and lounge and £240 to isolate a kitchen appliance. Do these seem fair prices? We live in a 2 bed flat (if that's relevant) in London. Many thanks.
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How to compare quotes for windows?
We need to replace the windows in our lounge (2 tall narrow windows, about 2m tall and 70 mm wide) and in our bedroom (bay, so three windows. Low ceiling, so not huge, about 1.8m high). Quote 1: 5 upvc windows, reinforced, internally beaded, 28mm double glazed sealed units with Pilkington K glass which retains the heat,…
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Connecting bathroom sink quote
Hi all, In my bathroom I removed the sink and vanity and replaced it with a custom vanity and new sink and separate tap. However, I’ve had to reconfigure where the tap and sink go so now the waste and tap supply pipes don’t quite line up. I’ve been told that the tap pipes will need cutting down and longer flexible pipes…
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Fair quote for plastering?
Hi I have a box room that has two outside walls which need insulating internally. I've been quoted £450 to have insulated plaster board put on the two walls and have them skimmed over twice. This price includes the skirting boards being taken off and put back on and all the materials. He said it's a day's work and he'll…
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Kitchen floor porcelain tiles - labour cost
Hi we have had a quote of £900 for labour only to lay our kitchen floor tiles(well also he is supplying the clips and wedges) and also fit our electric underfloor heating. So the tiles are 1 metre x 1 metre porcelain tiles and the floor area is 27sqm The floor is level so he said it does not need leveller Its is a…
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Quote for flat refurbishment
Hi everyone, I just wanted some opinions if a quote for a complete refurbishment of a first floor, two bedroom flat was fair. The flat is in the south east, nearish to Gatwick, for reference. New Fuseboard and Full Re-wire To Supply and Install a 10-way dual RCD consumer unit with MCB's To Chase walls and Run new wiring…
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Loft insulation quote
Got this quote for loft insulation for a 3 bed bungalow, wondering if anyone has any thoughts on if it's reasonable? 114m sq x 300mm New jacket for water tank Water pipes insulating. Covers for 4 spotlights (for shower room below) £1250 Thanks in advance.
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Fair quote for worktop?
I've just had a quote for fitting laminate worktop (not supplying) and sink and taps. It includes 2 mitred joints and about 2.5 metres of worktop. Also fitting a new extractor fan and some plinths around edge of existing units. The quote is for labour only apart from some waste pipe under sink. £850-900. 2 Days work. Does…
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Hole in double glazed patio door for cat flap.
Been quoted £90 by a glazier. Is this about right?
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Countertop dishwashers
hi there thinking of buying one of these for my daughter for Christmas to put in her rented flat. Does anyone have any personal experience of them please? Are they more trouble than they are worth? She enjoys cooking from scratch so uses pots and pans, not just a plate for microwave meals. Many thanks