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Supply and fit 9 fence posts and gravel boards
I got a quote to supply and fit 9 concrete fence posts (I think 8ft or 10ft, as will be using 6ft panels - plus 1ft gravel boards). Currenlty an old wooden fence there and all the wooden posts are borken or falling over. I was quote £1000 to supply and fit 9 x concrete posts, and supply the gravel boards. No fence panels…
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Megaflo installation
Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade my system from a traditional vented system to an unvented, the main reason being we're having a loft conversion done and the current setup is inadequate, plus the tanks need to go from the existing loft space. I've had a quote from a company recommended by the loft company and wondering if it…
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Price for drawing plans for an extension?
Hello me again! Just wondering what price I should be paying for plans to be drawn for my extension. It is single storey ~ 24ft x 10ft. Quotes so far:* £350 * £450 * £540 * £750 All of these exclude (a) costs of planning permission (b) building regs (c) site inspections. So I can't see why they are wildly different? Is it…
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Quote for doubing glazing using veka
We are changing to Upvc double glazing in our home, we have a large house with 16 Windows over three floors. I've received a couple of quotes and the one below seems ok - but wanted to get some advice from this forum to ensure what we are being quoted appears fair! Details of quote: 16 Windows, using Veka Sculptured with…
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Decorating hall, stairs and landing
Quote for: -Taking up (and disposing of) carpets - Stripping wallpaper - Filling walls as necessary (will need some filler under the stairs) - Putting lining paper up - Painting walls and ceilings with 2 coats emulsion - Painting woodwork with gloss (banister/spindles and 6 door frames) = £856 We live in the West Midlands.…
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Strip vinyl wallpaper and then paint walls
Bathroom, toilet, kitchen, labour only, 500 pounds?
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Type of front door??
Posted in sub forum by mistake Sorry
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Replacement DG bay window
Been quoted £2300 to replace bay window in bungalow. 2100mm wide 1400mm high made up of 6 panels, each panel has a bottom larger panel with fan light above. Bottom part has simple leadlight pattern, and fanlights have a 'diamond prism effect' in. Two fanlights and two bottom panels will be opening, the other four fixed.…
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Orangery Quote- Reasonable or not?
Being in need of extra living space after our family increased in size we have taken the decision to have an Orangery extension added onto our property. First quote (another two expected next week) came in at £44,000, inclusive of VAT, local authority fee and complete project management of the project from start to finish.…
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Garden wall and turf
Hi folks - have decided to tackle our garden from the back to the front.....its a split level and the top level does not have a retaining wall that collapsed through ground heave with an old tree prior to us getting the house. Therefore we need a new 9m retaining wall and also a set of steps to the top level. This will be…
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Replacing boundary fence
Hi, The gales have finally brought down my boundary fence and I have just had a quote. Please let me know if you think it is fair? The existing fence panels and posts along the left side of the garden are to be removed and cut up into small pieces and stored in a safe place within the rear garden and are to be disposed of…
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Boiler - Repair or Replace?
I got a new boiler fitted in my flat almost 5 years ago to the day. It's a Ferroli F28, which I know are pretty much the cheapest on the market. Last week I came home and water was coming out of the overflow pipe full blast. Heating engineer came out and did a temp fix but informed me the heat exchanger and insulation…
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New bannisters
Hi We contacted a local tradesman who gave us a quote for a new set of bannisters and repairing a creaky staircase "To supply and fit white primed newel posts, spindles , hand and base rail to landing. Handrail on existing brackets on stair primed white. Carry out repairs to eliminate creaks and looseness in existing…
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Floor screeding and wall/ceiling plastering
Hi everyone I need help ... Ive absolutely no idea as to whether a quote ive had is fair or not. We've just had a large outbuilding constructed in our garden, and the floor space is 30 sq m. The quote we've had is £2100.00 inc VAT and the work to be carried out is the laying of 50mm kingspan on the 30 sq m of floor, to be…
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French door replacement cost
Hi, Looking to know if the following is two high. I am looking to get new french doors fitted in the lounge. Standard size - 1850 x 2150 mm. Got a quote from Anglian who quoted £2100, which I think was excessive. Got a quote from a local supplier, who has come back with £1340. The quote is for an A-rated product. I was…
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Malbern windows
I have just had a quote for £9,995 from Malbern windows for a new conservatory. This includes laying the base, brickwork, moving a drain, plastering, electrics and installing a heater. Do you think this is a fair price and has anyone had any experience with this company? thanks Pete
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Remove plaster, install membrane, and replaster.
Hi, In the process of purchasing a house, and we've had a section of replastering in the porch recommended due to condensation. Fair enough, I suspected this may need doing, however the quote for the work seems crazy to me: MEMBRANE/REPLASTERING To hack off defective wall plaster to the areas of wall indicated on the…
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remove old and fit new bath
had a crack in my bath and so bought a new one. phoned a few people and the numbers are vastly different. one company suggested 320 quid just to remove old bath and fit the new one. So id be paying for labour and a bit of sealant. He suggested a 4 hour job. ive since removed the bath today myself and thinking about fitting…
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Replacing drainage pipe from house to street
Hi, my dad has just had an inspection of the pipe (which is over 60 years old) draining waste and sewage from his house, and has been told that it is in poor condition with signs of breakage and roots growing. He has been advised that the whole lot should be replaced and was given a rough quote of between £7000 to £8000.…
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2 double glazed windows??
got a quote for 2 double glazed windows, sizes are: 180cm (W) x 110cm (H). 3 opening, 1 each side and small middle top 155cm (W) x 96xm (H). 2 opening, 1 large side, 1 long along the top Quoted £1000 to supply and fit in South East, how does that sound please?