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Paint house - 3 bedroom semi
A builder has given me a quote of £2600 to paint the entire house. Is this quote fair? Regards
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Quote for Guttering Replacement
I need my guttering (not downpipe) replaced at the back of my house (approx 15-17 foot/5-6 metres). I have been quoted £180. Does this sound reasonable? Cheers
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Are these quotes reasonable? - 3 bed room refurb
I have gone to a builder direct who will supply all labour and project manage the entire project. I will supply items such as fireplace and bathroom suite It’s a 3 bedroom semi-detached 2 storey house in Ruislip, Middlesex – average size throughout. 24x12 through lounge. 2 double bedrooms – 12x10 and a single. This should…
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Minor Electrical work
Hi I live in a modern bungalow and want an electric shower wired in. Approx 10 meters cable from easily accessible board, through easily accessible roof down to easily accessible shower unit (fitted and plumbed in ready). I have been quoted £190 + vat, which seems extortionately high. Is it me?
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New boiler installation. Help
I've just got a quote of £1200 from someone to install a new boiler in my kitchen. The old boiler is on the floor and the new one is going to the wall. I am paying for the boiler, pipes and all the fittings so his price is only for putting the other boiler in. Does it sound a good price? It seems too much for me... Many…
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plastering and tiling quote
I've had a quote for the following: repair damaged plaster(quite a lot of) and skim top half of bathroom walls £150 Bathroom is fairly big about 10ft by 8 Remove electric shower and take out plastic cladding from behind shower cubicle and tile £120 (I'm providing the tiles). He said the shower pipe might need shortening as…
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Does this Corgi want the work? What's a fair price?
I want an old gas fire disconnected and removed from my lounge fireplace. Then I want to remove the wall tiles and have an open gas fire (coals) and an iron 'Victorian' fireplace installed. I want the pipework hidden. Existing hearth to stay. I had this job carried out in a previous house and it took a couple of hours.…
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Cost to hang doors?
I have six internal doors which need hanging and the handles fitting. They are pine doors which I have put woodstain on and will need plaining to make them fit the door frames. Have been quoted £35 each, £210 Total, is this a good price?. I live in North Manchester.
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new fuse board fitting
I recently found that my fuse box was out of date, 30 years old ,and the fuses cannot be found anymore in shop because they are made of asbestos. My actual fuse board have 6 fuses plus the ON/OFF switch. Does anyone know what is a reasonnable quote for this kind of work?:confused:
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Bathroom tiling any guides on the cost of this job....
I have put some images in... The job involved tiling around all the fittings and fixtures, regrouting of the floor, sealing around window/sink/bath etc, approx 5m of pipe boxing then tiled over, bath panel fitted. Thanks
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Quote for fitting Gas Fire
I am getting from B&Q* fire surround and a gas fire £399 * wall hang electric fire £99 I have been quoted £200 from someone i know (corgi reg) for removing old gas fire & fitting above items . Is this reasonable?
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Laminating Flooring
I have been quoted £800 for fitting laminated flooring for Lounge Area 14' 5" X 11' 4", Dining Room 13' 8" X 11' 4" hall way. does this sound reasonable?
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Plasterboard and skim ceiling
Hi, My kitchen ceiling was covered with polystyrene tiles (yuk) which I've pulled down, only to find under that some nasty artex. I started steaming it off, but realising it could take the rest of my life think it would be better just to get the ceiling over-boarded and skimmed. I can't just get the artex skimmed over as…
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Refurb quote fair?
I need to refurb the whole place quickly and sell.:eek: It's an ordinary 1940s flat, untouched since the 1970s. It has average sized rooms. I contacted a recommended E. European builder. His first free slot was Christmas next year! Then he got a cancellation and can fit me in. :T This is the work needed in each room: 1.…
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Worktop Fitting Quote
Hi, I'm in South Cheshire and have a U shaped kitchen. I've been quoted £225 to cut & fit solid beech worktops. Does this sound reasonable. Thanks Andy
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How much to reposition a radiator in a concrete floor?
Hello, I've a towel rail in my bathroom that's been fitted in a really ugly way to existing supply pipework that is too far apart. This must have been done for simplicities sake as my bathroom is in the basement and has a concrete floor. I want to get the supply pipes moved so that they're the correct distance apart and…
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Double glazing quote - North East
Halo The ongoing money pit continues - this week, my windows. Had four quotes which range all the way to the ridiculous (£4000!!) This is the company I prefer as they seem quite knowledgeable, weren't patronising when I asked questions, and did the neighbours windows which look good. Quote as follows: Supply and fit…
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Roofline
Had two quotes from people for roofline. It is something we are thinking about as there are lots of damaged bits in our current guttering. In fact one strip blew off in high winds and has never been seen again :o Anyway, an Irish man knocked on the door. Photocopied leaflet, no contact details etc. Said he would do the…
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No earth wire - do i need the full rewire quote
Hi, I have just clambered my way onto the property ladder and have hit a problem I don't really understand. i'm having an electrcian in to wire up a couple of electric heaters onto fused spurs and convert a couple of sockets. But he has told me that I need a rewire (£1,500) as I have no earth wire leading to the sockets -…
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Driveway Quote, Is this fair?
I have had today a quote to tarmac my drive, at the moment it is cement. The approximate measurements are: Width 22 feet Length 86 feet The quote is £1.400 I have absolutely no idea if this is fair or not, so would be really grateful if someone could let me know what they think. Thank you;)
