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Re-laying 30 or so patio slabs - £400 ?
We got a gardener to do us a quote to re-level a medium are of our patio that has sunk. We are sure and he agreed that the original builders just didn't put enough hardcore down so the slabs just need lifting, a load of hardcore put down, and then relevelled to the level they should be at. He will have to work to the level…
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It's curtains for me... hopefully!
Hello All, I've just bought my first house, and have managed to get sufficient fabric for two pairs of curtains for just £3. Having made such a saving, I thought I'd splash out a bit and get ready-made curtains for my living room, but I don't know how much is a reasonable price. The windows are: 237cm x 207cm and 170cm x…
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Quote for putting in new radiators
Dear all, I wonder if anyone can help? We were given a quote of £230.30 (incl VAT) for the following work: Supply and fit 600 mm by 600 mm K1 single radiator Fit a second radiator (we already have a new radiator which we will supply) Remake valve tails on dining room radiator It sounds pretty steep to me but I know…
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floor varnish help please
Hello I hope someone can give me some useful advice. One of the reasons we bought our 1930s house is because I love the varnished light oak floorboards. We've had builders working and although they have had sheeting down in the main area, the beautiful floor is now very dusty and not at all beautiful. The builder reckons…
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Tree Removal Quotes
HI all ! We've had 4 quotes for removing 5 leylandii + 1 overgrown butterfly bush. We are in east Cambridgeshire. Quote 1: £275 - removal, cross-hatch of stumps and root killer down Quote 2: £400 - removal, root killer put down Quote 3: £380 +VAT - removal, stumps ground down Quote 4: £700 + VAT - removal, stumps ground…
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Checking services
I am about to buy a house which has been unoccupied for a time (repossession) and the electricity, water and gas have been turned off. I need to get these checked by professionals before they are switched back on - how much can I expect to have to pay? Thanks
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new central heating system - so confused.HELP PLEASE
i asked for a quote for 7 rads and a new combi boiler from 4 installers option 1 £2600 which is for a heatline 28 boiler Will allow boiler to go in bathroom as long as boiler boxed in a cupboard Heatline says its ok to go in bathroom as long as it meets the correct regs job to take 3.5 days by 2/3 men option 2 £3600 which…
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This is doing my head in now:
Got two quotes one for boiler and another for bathroom from same company. I will create two seperate threads to keep the focus. Now this thread is quote about boiler and radiators: 1. To supply and install Worcester Bosh Greenstart 37 CDi + digistat controller. Around 2 foot extension pipe from the current position. Remove…
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Supply and fit new bath
I live on the north/west Yorkshire border and have been quoted £725 for the following; Supply & install 1700 x 800 bath supply and fit telephone style shower tap Make good first row of tiles round bath Is this fair? Apparently 800 wide baths can cost a good bit more than 750mm? Also being told telephone style taps can be…
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Confused with roof repairs
I've got water going down the chimney breast. 1 guy says we need new flashing on the chimney another says nothing wrong with flashing, the chimney needs repointing (plants growing on it) then a coat of waterproofing thingy need to be applied Quote one: £200 Clean up area, take flashing band off and "re-flash" Sort out…
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Interior decoration charges
Hi, I bought a place (north london) and was looking for quotation for decoration. It's a 3 bed detached, 2 reception and a kitchen. The work involves removing the wallpaper, false ceilings and tidying up the skirting/doors etc. This is the email i got justifying the quote of 3K: *** basically id say the the atual painting…
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taking out a radiator
Hi all, Getting a new kitchen done,but we need to remove a radiator first. Whats the process and how much would it cost? Sorry, am clueless with all this stuff - any help appreciated! Thanks Gemma
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moving a light switch
Hi getting a new kitchen done, and little jobs keep cropping up. We need the kitchen skimmed before the units go in, and we also need the light switch moved. It is on one side of a wall, and we want it on the other side. Any idea how much this would cost? ta
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Buying a new home which requires rennovation
My husband and I have never done any major works before and have found a house we like. We have been told by the agent that it requires an estimated £60,000 of work. £20,000 of that is wood related and they have a timber report which details different problems; both dry and wet rot, from a section of the roof to various…
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Structural Engineer quote
We are drawing up plans for a small kitchen extension 3mx3m. I am a bit shocked how much all the red tape is costing before we evan start on the building cost! The guy doing the drawings is charging £600 which we have agreed to He has recommended a structural engineer who will charge £85 for a visit and £85 for the…
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I need 40foot of fencing replaced..
I haven't had a quote yet but would like a rough idea so I don't make a complete fool of myself when the first quote gets here.Am fed up as neighbout want's nothing to do with fence whatsoever, well in contributing anyway!! He did have huge conifer type tree's but cut 'em down leaving roots where new fence is to go. Am…
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Is this fair?
Hi I have read all the posts concerning Allied carpets and how much they overcharge for underlay and beading and am getting worried now... I have a 100 square foot of flooring to be covered with real wood. Allied have given me an bill of £2600 for the wood (£15.99 sq. metre) plus underlay and all beading. Also included is…
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Can this be true?
I just received a quote from an electrician who claims to be doing this for last 20 years. I am happy with the quote, but this caught my eyes: ***** We can install and test to the latest IET and building regulations (Part P and 16th Edition). Full test certificate for electrical work issued after the work is completed (C&G…
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Building quote
We want to build a 1.5m, 9" skin brick wall with 2 pillars to support a gate. It will use approx 1000 bricks. How much can we expect to pay and how many man days should this take. We live in North Hampshire. Any thoughts much appreciated
