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Reactfast plumbing service
Last December we had a blocked toilet, we called Reactfast for an emergency plumber. The problem was fixed and we paid £152.75. The next day we had floods of water through our bathroom floor to our kitchen, after five hours of waiting the plumber returned and attached the toilet properly. By then we had a fair bit of…
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Counterfeit Stamps-Advice Required
Hi, I got home today to find a card from Royal Mail stating that they could not deliver a letter as the full postage had not been paid. I took up the option to go down to my local depot to pay the £1.21 in exchange for the letter. It states on the letter that the stamp is counterfeit and therfore my £1.21 was broken down…
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Invoice 38% in excess of quote!!!
The architect we engaged to oversee the build of our new house has just sent an "invoice" for discussion". This is supplementatary to his quote and means an increase of 38%!! :eek: He quoted £6750 ex VAT which included: Design (I did most of that - he adapted it a little). Drawings for planning application and building…
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How much to have 4 drains put in?
The four corners of my bungalow have never had drains, (luckily no damage has occured so far), so the water runs from the drainpipes into the garden, now I want to have a drain fitted under each drainpipe. The existing drainage is for the kitchen and bathroom and is situated at the front of the bungalow.. How much could I…
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Crystal Windows vs House Proud
hope someone can help..:) Just been quoted by 2 companies for upvc windows. For 13 windows, front and back door: House proud: The guy came in, and said if i put an advertising board outside my house (i know i laughed as well) he can do us a super deal. He quoted...(wait for it) £35,000 but can do it for £9881. I told him i…
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Everest replacement doors - comments ?
Hi We are looking to replace: - Front door - Backdoor and window - Double "French door" - Patio door With discount (35%) they have quoted £10.7K I am looking for solid frames/doors - we used Anglian last time and when the front door closed the frame flexed quite a lot. However quote does seem on the high side to me. I am…
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Garage door
Anyone know anything about garage doors??? I need a new garage door and had a guy out today, he has quoted me £440 + VAT for a Henderson Merlin canopy (cheapest one) approx 7ft x 6ft 3" and this also includes a new frame fitted. I have never had to buy a garage door, so i don't know if this is good or not. Also this is the…
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Digging up garden?!
Hi, I currently have a 1 bed flat but want to convert my basement in to living space, I have had a quote for £12,000 to put a membrane in to keep the damp out but have been told that I need to have 2 fire exit's because we are going to be using the rooms as bedrooms. The basement is (obviously!) under ground, so to put…
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Just the one replacement window Essex
Hi - I'm new but have lurked so be kind. I have one average sized bedroom window (aluminium casing and wood frame) that I want removed and replaced with UPVC and an MDF sill. I've only had one quote in excess of £400 :eek: and other companies just aren't interested as it's only one window. What sort of price should I be…
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fitting laminate flooring
We have been quoted £1000.00 supply and fit for Quick step 9.5 m laminate flooring ( V groove plank style)- for 3 rooms, approx 33 m square. Lounge, hallway and porch. Price includes all trims, underlay and 6 door bars. I thought that was a good price - any one out there had it fitted recently could comment on it????…
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Walls too thin
My friend has just moved into a new house, she checked the sound with the house on one side and had no problems she has enjoyed 3 months and the people moved into the house on the other side and you can actually hear them talking in normal voices, phone ringing and alarms next door are as if they are in her house. What is…
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New Gas Central heating Installation
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Bathrooms and electrics don't mix!
We had some work done to swap a utility room for and ensuite and change a bathroom to a utility room. B & Q did the job, charged nearly £4000 and that did not include tiling or making good any of the numerous messes they made! After two weeks of work we are now left because on the final day the electrician arrived to do…
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New Boiler
Hi My boiler is 20 years old and when I recently had the pump replaced the plumber said it's life span would not be many more weeks. Just wondering what I should be looking at paying to replace it. I live in a 4 bed detatched bugalow with 5 large double rads and 4 large single ones and 2 towel rails. He has quoted £2800 to…
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New ceiling quote?
We've just had a quote for £1100 to replace the kitchen ceiling & fix new inset lights. It involves: removing old ceiling, fitting new plasterboard ceiling and skimming over in kitchen. fitting approx 6 new inset downlights with all the necessary wiring to kitchen & approx 6 inset lights & wiring to dining area. To fit the…
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Need advice please-Leather coat pocket being mended
HAS ANY ONE GOT ANY :idea: PLEASE Hiya, im not sure if this is in the right place, so my apoligies if it is. :confused: 25/08 I took my leather jacket to have a pocket sewn (hole in pocket) and got a couple of the stictched small square patches sewn up a bit neater. I took it to a local leather little shop, (Lucci Leather)…
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Roughly how much?
Any plummers out there??? I have just bought a new bathroom suite, roughly any ideas on how to take out the old suite and install a new one. Small bathoom, standard size bath, toilet & sink Any ideas just so i can get an idea on looking for a plummer. Oh i live in the south east if thats any help if prices vary! Sue
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Boiler Quote
Please will any plumbers out there give me the benefit of their advice. I have just received this quote to replace my existing boiler. The cost is supposed to incled a 'hefty discount' cos the guy owes me a favour. Do the figures look reasonable? I'm completly clueless:confused: Thanks Drain down and disconnect old boiler…
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Damp Proof Course on house to purchase
Damp proof course I need to get an estimate for damp proof course repairs, following recommendations of a homebuyer report on a house (1 bedroom flat) I intend to purchase. This is the section in the report: Dampness, rot & infestation: Repair category: 3 Dampness is affecting lower wall areas throughout the flat. I…
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Installation of central heating
My house doesn't have central heating. It's a 3 bed semi. Does anyone have any idea how much it is likely to cost to have it installed? I live on the borders of Kent and South East London. Also, how long does it take them to do?
