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Archives for May 2007

Complete re-plumbing - 3 Bed - Lancs
Due to constant leaks from the D.I.Y plumbing previously done, I need to replace most of the plumbing in a 3 Bed Semi in Lancs. I thought I might as well get some other stuff done at the same time, and will be having people in to quote next week for: Install 1 x towel radiator in bathroom (currently standard radiator) Move…
Removal of Johnson and Starley Hot air Unit?
Hi, Im just enquiring as to: - What would be fair price to remove one of these, bearing in mind it is an old model and believe it to contain asbestos - Is it fairly simple job to carry out? or is a professional plumber needed Regards Andy
Re-slate roof
I live in a late 1800's mid-terrace and I want the roof re-slating (using the existing slate) I have bee quoted £1500 for the removal, felting, new battening, and reslate, including replacement of any broken/unuseable slate Is this a good offer.
Bathroom Installation
Hi, I'm currently trying to find someone to complete the following: Demolition of two non load bearing walls Seal up two existing door ways and make good Rip out old bathroom suite Remove all existing tiles Install 8 spot lights & skim ceiling Install new suite consisting of: new shower (inc new cubicle), new wc, new bath,…
Loft Insulation
We have literally NO insulation in our loft and our gas bill for the first month we were in the house (Feb) was horrendous. I've just had a quote through from Energy Care (in partnership with "Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Energy Efficency Advice Centre") offering government subsidised home insulation. We're not in…
Block Paving Quote?
I'm having 50sq M of Block Paving done, £2.600 is this about right? (Hillingdon,West London) * Dig Out Area Specified * Lay Teran * Lay Type 1 Crushed Concrete Compacted in Layers * Lay 50 M Block Pavers * Compact Area 3 Times * Apply Kiln Dried Sand * Install Acho Drainage System * Remove all Rubbish from Site Many Thanks
Blast cleaning/re-pointing brickwork
Morning all, We live in a (largish) traditional red-brick semi, on a busy road. The brickwork shows the signs of years of car fumes etc. and in the past someone thought it was a good idea to apply red paint to the lower part of the walls (paint which is now tired and peeling). I want to have the whole of the house cleaned…
Party Wall Award
Does anyone have any experience of appealing against a Party Wall Award. How do you do it and what do you put in the N8 Claim Form. Desperate
Complete Bathroom Refit and Decorate
Hi am a new poster here so apologies if another thread has already covered this. I am planning on having my bathroom done. Which is not in great condition at the moment (plaster board behind shower and one wall is falling apart) also the valves to isolate the water to the bathroom are ceased so a contractor presumably…
bathroom extension
how much would it cost in total to extend a bathroom by 3ft?
Plug Sockets
I need 2 double plug sockets to be moved about 3 feet straight down a wall in the kitchen and I have been quoted £120 which includes a Part P certificate. I am supplying the sockets and I also have to plaster over the cut channel afterwards Does this seem fair? I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
quote for conservatory
we've had 2 quotes for a new conservatory the outside measurements will be 3500 by 6000 one long wall is to be brick, plastered on the inside work to include knocking out kitchen window and wall and laying base white uPVC all top windows to open safety toughened K glass moving water pipe 4 double sockets 6 spotlights 1st…
Patio - 3 quotes and huge range
Hi, We have just got three quotes in for having a new patio laid in our back garden and there is a huge difference in price. The quotes are for £1820, £4200 and £6634 (ex. VAT). It is quite a large area, the middle quote was for 54 sq metres and the top one for 67 sq metres. However, as the quotes are so different we are…
Cut a 3'x3' hole & fit window, fit new soil pipe. How much?
I need a 3' x 3' window cut in to a 9" solid brick wall at 1st floor level. Also a soil pipe is required which will require breaking up the concrete driveway to run it in to the exisiting manhole about 3' away. I've asked 6 builders to quote & only got one price back (£2,600 !) a window company have offered to cut the hole…
Windows and doors
Afternoon peeps - am after a little bit of advice, hubby and I have decided to replace all our windows and doors (not particularly moneysaving now but will save us money long term as it blows a gale through them at the moment!!). We currently have wooden windows and are going to get them all changed to UPVC. We only have a…
Replacing window sealed units
Hello all. I need to have my double glazed sealed units replaced and have just had a quote but I’m not sure if it is good or not so I’m hoping someone will be able to advise me. I need to have 3 wooden-framed windows done but they are not single panes of glass, so basically it amounts to the following. All measurements are…
Fitting internal doors
Afternoon all, I am looking at getting someone in to fit 7 new internal wooden doors. I already have doors plus all the furniture required. So what sort of price should I be looking at for the fitting of each? Thanks Phil
1000kg builders bags
how much is a 1000kg builders bag of sand included and 1000kg of cement cost each roughly?-thanks
Tarmacing - is estimate fair?
Hi there I want to have an area of lawn removed and tarmaced so that it blends in with our existing drive. The area is 3 meters wide and 6 meters long, I was given a rough estimate over the phone of £1000+VAT. Do you think this price is fair? They are coming to give me a proper quote next week and I want to know what sort…
Double Glazing!
Hello I have recently had a quote from Crystal Windows for 4 windows (2 quite small, 2 ave size but wide), and they quoted nearly £3000, then the next day they called saying they had a unique situation where they could offer us the windows for about £1600!, but only if we take it in the next few days. I know they are…

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