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Archives for July 2007

Quotes for asbestos gutters and downpipe
Hi there We in the middle of purchasing a first floor maisonette and the surveyors report stated that the worn gutters and downpipe has asbestos and needs to be replaced with pvc. I have received a few quotes from several companies, some with waste licenses and others just standard companies. Quotes varied from : Removal :…
Should we pay into personal a/c
Hi all, We have a good quotation from one of the builders for electrical and interior decoration, but he needs 25% advance which seems reasonable. But he is asking me to tranfer money via bank to his personal a/c! Is this fair and what's the best possible method of transferring is? i.e. cheque/internet xfer etc. Please…
Quote for fixing shower
Our shower (fitted into wall - no electric pull cord or anything) has stopped giving hot water. Still works, but no hot. Someone has come out this morning and says the mixer has gone. He said he had others in the area (8 year old estate) which had gone as well, estimates part to be approx. £100, he will confirm later. Does…
2 Quotes on decoration and separate one for gloss
Hi I wanted to ask the expert decorators on here for their quotes for decorating 3 rooms: 10 x16 - Bedroom one (Paint over wallpaper, 3 sides only, one to be fitted with wardrobe) Put light in ceiling (was at side, and attach a supplied light fitting) Also remove wallpaper from ceiling, filler and paint. 10 x16 - Bedroom…
Quote to replace old back boiler and have tanks removed for a new combi?
Hello everyone. Im new to the forum and looking for some advice off people in the know. Im looking to replace my old boiler for a new combi and also have the tanks, back boiler and gas fire removed. I live in Greater Manchester in a mid terraced with 8 radiators and one bathroom. I want to keep the existing radiators if…
Boiler Quote
Appreciate if someone could smell test this quote for me. 3 bed house remove old back boiler, tanks and hot water cylinder install Valient condensing combi. TRV's onto existing rads (8 in total) power flush system £2500 based essex/london borders
Interior deco quote: (Is he having a laugh)?
I just received a quote to do 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions , kitchen, bathroom and hallway:- ******************** (To supply plant, labour and materials for decorations only as follows): INTERNAL DECORATIONS: Ceilings and Walls: Strip, prepare and apply bonding (as necessary) and a skim coat of plaster. Walls: Prepare and…
Plastering quote
Hi all, I need to get some oh-so-fetching artex on my stairwell and landing walls and ceiling skimmed, I'd estimate the area to be done at between 20 and 25 sq m. I have someone coming round later to give me a first quote and, having never dealt with tradesman before (newly purchased first house), thought I would ask if…
roof line products
I have a 1970s standard small three bedroom Wimpy house. I have a quote for Roofline to exterior main roof Strip off an drenew facias boards and bargeboards (white) Strip off and renew soffit including new vents Replace gutters and downpipes if damaged (black) Complete new dry verge system to roof (colour to be confirmed)…
Plasterers - what would you do?
Would just like some advice for which is best for the job please - I have had 2 plasterers come round and they'd both do the job differently. I've had some cladding removed from around a gas fire on a chimney breast which has exposed the bricks and now I just want a smooth wall with empty alcove - no fire just maybe plants…
Loft
My son put his foot on the wrong part of the loft and it came thru. This is the second time this has happened as it already had waterlogged damage and was repaired. They are wanting me to pay for repairs to the loft. How much should I pay and should I be paying for it? :confused:
Wooden Venetian Blinds
Had a quote today for two wooden venetian blinds - one large window (4 panes across) and one small window (2 panes across). The price quoted was £507.00 including fitting and VAT.:eek: It seems like rather a lot to me. Is this about right? I live in West Sussex. Can anyone recommend a decent supplier that would be cheaper?…
kitchen fitter quote
sorry I have also posted this in kitchen thread below ,but would love some idea in price , :think: Any ideas of how much it would cost to fit a kitchen in the north west area ? it will be 9 ikea units and work tops with a few cut outs . sorry can't you tell I know nothing about kitchens ,DP wants to have a go himself,bless…
Bathroom quotes
We need to replace our bathroom suite and shower and would like the whole room tiled (including floor) - the room is approx.1.5m x 1.5m We're not moving the bath or toilet positions etc , so there's no extra work there. So far we have received two quotes just for labour of £3,100.00 and £2,495.00 (and this guy said it…
Can I cancel Gym membership in case I move
Hey everybody, I have found a lot about gym memberships and, that it is hart do cancel them I am not yet a member but as I might be moving within 9-10 months I was wondering, that there actually must be some ecceptions to cancel a gym membershp such as movin abroad perhaps. I would apreciate a link where I could figure it…
Quote for Carpeting
Hey I've just been quoted for re-carpeting my house (2 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, living room/dining room, 2 hallways and stairs). I'm only doing it to help get a quick sale on my house so the carpet doesn't need to be expensive. I've just been quoted by CarpetRight £824.12 including a 10% discount on top of that…
Quote for plastering
I've had a quote for removing plaster off three walls, replacing one wall with plasterboard and studwall, and rendering two walls with two coats of waterproof render, and skim all three walls. I've had a quote of £1,350 which includes materials. The job is in London and is estimated to take three days. Does that sound…
Any Heating Engineers out there? Would you have charged this??
A bit late now, but we have just had a heating engineer round. A mate. Not a "best man" sort of mate - more of a football mate/dad up the school. We know the family fairly well and he has done some work for other friends of ours and they've never complained....... We had 3 radiators removed. He had to cut through chip…
Fair price for soffits and fascias???
House is a three bed semi set on a hill so the gable side is quite high Have been quoted £1750 and I've negotiated this down to £1500 All timber removed new soffits fascias and bargeboards,white UPVC, guttering. Company has done work on four houses nearby I've done some research and everyone who has used them has been…
Gas Boiler + 7 Radiators for £699?
Has anyone had any experience with: http://www.mrcentralheating.com/ They have a boiler and 7 radiators for £699 all in. Is it worth it? We are living in a 3 bed end terrace house that I am doing up to sell in 6 months or so - so this would help us keep the project within budget (and it only needs to last for the time we…

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