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S P O N S
Just to let you know, the thread I have posted called SPONS is a book that used in Facilities Management, it gives u guidelines on how much things should cost, for example cost of walpapering a wall, it will give u a guideline on how much a contractor should be charging per m(square) and gives detailes of nearly all…
Floor and wall tiling
MFI are fitting my new kitchen and their contracted workperson has quoted me £35 per square metre for floor and wall tiling. Is this a reasonable amount? This does not include the tiles.
Basic steps to save money with any contractors
Hi there, Very cursorily I have three key recommendations speaking as one of a number of reputable contractors in Brighton and Hove: GET FIXED COSTS, NOT QUOTATIONS Always get a minimum of 2, ideally 3 FIXED labour estimates for the work, not variable quoatations. Any experienced and earnest contractor will be able to give…
Rendering
I need to have all the old render removed (not patched) from my semi-detached and new render applied (and painted). Current render is approx 70 years old. Current render is roughcast Area to cover (ground and 1st floor) is approx. 70 Sq M How much is this likely to cost? I live in SW Hertfordshire. Options on final finish:…
Cavity Insulation
Can anyone advise whether cavity insulation (and which type) is worth the investment or just another scam? There are so many companies offering government grant subsidies, consequently I'm very sceptical but deep down think it could just be worth the investment particularly if it's subsidised. Any assistance will be…
Low roof tiles neew repointing
Hi, I've a low roof over my garage (attached to the house), and the tiles on the two angles (corners) of the roof have a mortar face to the outside. This has been crumbling away, so I need to get these 40 tiles re-pointed. Does anyone have an estimate of what I might fairly expect to pay please? No scaffolding would be…
Additional ring circuits
I Have a two bedroom terrace house in essex (thurrock) with only one ring circuit for all the sockets , as it trips off under heavy load i want it changed to 3 rings, one upstairs, one downstairs and one kitchen (the oven & hob are on separate circuit & ok).as are the lights . I will also need a new consumer unit can…
kitchen worktops
What is a fair price for fitting about 5 m of worktop cutting a hole for a sink moving a unit and cutting an existing unit down,I have no idea and a friend is going to do it,
Cleaners
What's the going hourly rate for a cleaner?
Repointing a house - cost?
We need to repoint our house - an end of terrace in Coventry. How much do you think we would expect to pay? We've thought of doing it ourselves but by the time we've hired one of those scaffolding towers I think it may be more cost effective to get a pro in.....and of course we don't know what we're doing... :confused:
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