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Archives for January 2006

freeview box not working
:mad: i recently bought a freeview box which i thought would be a cheap alternative to all these other sky packages, but it does not give me half the channels, turns out that i also need an aerial upgrade to a digital 1, any idea how much, in EDINBURGH, :mad: :eek:
Kitchen Spot Lights
I have been quoted £30 per spot to supply and fit chrome Halogen Low voltage lights in my Kitchen by an electrician. £180 for 6 lights. I have been told that these are all "fire rated" and quote from electrician "not like the cheap stuff on screwfix". Does this sound about right?
British Gas Central Heating Quote
Hello all, It seems that the general consensus is that BG quotes are the highest out there. However I have just received a quote of £3600 to install my central heating. I'm guessing the cheapest I could get the work done would be £2500-3000 so the BG quote doesn't seem too bad to me. This includes... Ideal Isar HE 30…
Damp proofing
Apparently the house we are buying has rising damp. We've had an inspection and the quote below is from a local firm (hayes, middx) offering a 20year guarantee. Chemical damp proofing £442 +VAT Completion work £260 +VAT From the report about 50 feet of wall needs damp-proofing and 20ft needs the plaster removed and…
New front door
Yet another quote - we have been quoted £150 to install our front door, all door furniture including locks, make a transom above which means a new frame. The guy says it will take a day - what does everyone think? we are supplying the materials and are in London thanks
combi
my SIME Friendly Format combi boiler has had it - so the plumber says. i have a large 3 bed end terrace house with 8 radiators installed. i am obvisiously without propper heating at the moment. there are so many boiler makes and types - can anbody tell me the best make and type please. many thanks in advance :confused:
Kitchen electrics and new door and window
Hi, We are currently in the process of getting our Kitchen done and we have been quoted the following:- New Back Door and 1200mm window - upvc and fitted with cat flap supplied and fitted £700 and New consumer unit, electric oven socket and about 8 double sockets supplied and installed for £500 (Kitchen currently only has…
RCD fuse board cost
Just got a quote from guy to: • Upgrade earths £50.00 • Replace fuse board with split load RCD type and test. £500.00 inc What do the sparkies think of this? Seems a bit much. WE are in the south east. TIA
Bathroom Problems
I bought a complete bathroom suite from a large DIY chain & used there interest free buy now pay later offer. My own plumber fitted it, this was in May. The past few months I've been having problems with it. The toilet seat came off, my fitter put it back on. It came off again, contacted the shop, unknown to me they…
new kitchen wanted
I am posting this for a friend She is thinking of buying a new kitchen with all utilities included, ie; oven,hob,dishwasher, frige, freezer, walls tiled etc,,,,,,,,, I do not know the actual size or number of units required, but has just had a quote from kitchens direct for £7,000 all in. Does anyone know if this is a good…
Gardener's rates
Need to have my garden cleared and a panel in the fence replaced. Had a guy round the other day, haven't got the quote yet but he said it would take 2 guys 2/3rds of a day to do the job. How much do gardeners charge for a day - any ideas - we are in london
New quote for a boiler
Just got a quote for a new combi condensing boiler Work includes removal of old combi gas boiler, eletcrical work and pipe work I have three options for boiler 1. Isar HE30 wall mounted fan flued combi condensing boiler £1348 plus VAT 2. Worcester Greenstar 30HE Plus £1600+VAT 3. Worcester Greenstar 28 Junior combi plus…
New roof quote - is this ok?
I hope to be buying a victorian detached house which the builder has quoted at costing £8-9, this is using slate substitute tiles. It is a small/average size roof but it goes down over a bathroom too, so is L -shaped [looking down on it]. Will get more quotes but does this seem ok? Thanks for your help.
Roof repairs - opinions please
We've just had the structural survey back for a victorian mid-terrace house and it needs the following repairs. The Estate Agent is getting in 2 independent firms to give quotes in the next 2 weeks or so. I'd appreciate opinions on what this should cost to do - we're in outer london (uxbridge/hayes) - Re-fix metal lead…
finishing a room
can someone with a bit of knowledge and experience (i do not have any!) please tell how much it would cost (approx) to carryout the following jobs in order to finish off a 12 x 12 ft room with 9ft ceilings?. reskim all walls plasterboard and skim ceiling build a cupboard around a boiler hang 2 doors and fit locks fit…
Mis-sold bath
Greetings fellow money savers My wife and I saw a bathroom 3 pc suite that we liked in B&Q. It was the Barcelona suite at a special price of £399. The signs stated that the price applied to the 'Displayed Suite' when purchased as a complete set. The bath on display was fitted with whirlpool spa jets. Nowhere on the sign…

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