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Archives for August 2005

Bathroom and Ensuite Installation Quote.
I have just had 2 quotes by 2 different companies for both my ensuite and bathroom to be redone. Including all work tiling and supply of medium range equipment. Ideal standard etc. Have been quoted £4000 for each room by both companies. This means that if the fittings cost approx £2000 per room that it is costing £2000 for…
Help - advice needed re builders bill
In August last year I asked a builder to quote me for some painting work on a porch on a BTL property. He was doing some bits and pieces for me on other properties around the same time. I accepted the quote and then phoned him frequently to ask when he could do it, I was constantly put off because of the weather. I don't…
Bathroom quote
I am trying to price up how much doing my bathroom would cost. I have been quoted £1999 for: the bathroom is in two parts - 1.5mX2.11m and where the WC lives is 1mx1m: removing tiles fitting new suite (bath, shower tower, 3 units of fitted furniture, 2 halogen spots, worktops and worktop mounted basin, taps etc) I am…
Urgent Boiler Quote Question!
Hi Got 2 weeks to sort out a replacement boiler before my plasterer comes to skim everywhere, so here goes Just get my quote through, £2150 to supply and fit Worchester Greenstar 28i condensing combi boiler and re-position it above the kitchen in the bathroom, and move the supply pipes to a rad (not a big job as the…
POWERFLUSHING central heating system
number of radiators 8 any idea of cost involved? boiler only 3years old but system wasnt flushed when new boiler fitted according to bosch guy.
Is this a fair price??
Supply and fit a Worcester 24i junior to existing system plus prog stat for £1370 + VAT????
How much to fit a boiler?
We have been quoted £500.00 and £400.00 and we already have a boiler and have bought the new one so ont take long to fit it :mad: :mad: Sarah x
How much to do this kitchen work?
Hi, I'm in South West Wales and about to do up the kitchen. Can anyone give me an idea how much these separate jobs could cost? 1) Remove existing terracotta tiles from 3 x 4m floor (cinder base) and level with concrete. 2) Fitting Laminate / Wood flooring to above. 3) Strip wallpaper then Skim / Repair 2.5m walls - 2 x 3m…
Decorating
How much would you expect it to cost to get someone to redecorate a 4 bedroom house? or can you give a rough guide to how much is normally charged for a room/area of decorating? We're looking at ceilings, walls and woodwork in 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, landing, stairs, hallway, kitchen, cloakroom and 30ft…
Plasterers
We've been trying to find a plasterer to make good the walls of our 4 bed following a complete rewire. Of the two who have quoted so far we've had: £300 - two men believe they'd be able to do the work in one day (this is an estimate so if it took longer it would be £300 a day) £750 - one man saying at least 4 days and he'd…
New boiler prices Q
Where are the cheapest boilers? Or fairly cheap? We have only had ours 6 years and its conked out so we cant even bath the kids :mad: :mad: I dont need the costs with fitting as hubby will do that bit! Thanx Sarah x
condensing boiler
were gonna get our loft converted hense needing to get rid of water tank and imersion heater from loft. we have a small boiler situ in the under stairs cupboard which we would like replaced and resituated in the kitchen. anyway we have been quoted £1400.00 for installing new boiler, removal of old, disconnecting of…

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