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Plumber pulling a fast one
I've recent;y bought a spciuous 3 bedroom house. the plumbing has been channeled throughpuit by the builder. the plumber is working on a fixed price. he has recently told me that i need a new boiler and it should cost £800. I said i would investigate and asked him to send me the details of a boiler so that i could get a…
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Kitchen Tiling ....
.... walls, approx 30' x 2' with 14 sockets in total. Old tiles already removed however wall needs slight "skimming". Tiles provided, quote covers labour,adhesive and grouting. Quotes so far range from 175-300. Appreciate any thoughts on this. TIA
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B&Q complete re-fit bathroom quote
Just wanted to know the fairness of what they have offerred me. B&Q have quoted me the following: Suite £337 Gravity shower mixer £129 Bath screen £78 End panel £29 Tiles £454 (this includes tiles with holes in and tacos) Remove & dispose suite £298 Install suite £559 Remove tiles £560 Replace tiles £987 Plaster to…
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Anyone recommend tradesmen in Midlothian/Edinburgh?
I'm looking for an electrician, plumber, plasterer, painter, tiler, & laminate floor layer in Midlothian. Can anyone recommend anyone personally?
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Removing chimney breast/stack
Hi, I am considering having the chimney breast/stack removed from my house which is on the side of neighours (terraced). Before I get a quote in, I was wondering if people on her may be able to give me a quick quote on roughly how much it will cost. Alternatively, would it be cheaper/easier just to remove the downstairs…
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How much is a "score"?
Ok not sure where to post this but I have just had a man round to give me a quote to move some rubbish and he said he will do it for a "score" I told him I would get back to him. I was too embarrased to ask him how much a score was :huh:
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Returning wall
Hi everyone Today I have received a quote for a returning wall (whatever that is) as follows: Excavate and dispose of existing flowerbed (think I can do this myself) Supply and concrete foundations Supply and build a 4.5 inch returning wall a total of 4.8 lm an average of 0.600 high (what does all this mean? What is lm?)…
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Kitchen ext quote??
Hi all – just had a builder round for a quote on my kitchen extension… Going out to the side of the property – single storey 5mtrs*1.5mtrs Existing window changed to French doors. 2 velux windows to new roof Builder is finishing at build only – getting my own joiner to put in the kitchen… Said it would take him around…
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Bathroom Quote
Hi I have been planning to do the bathroom since this time last year but gave up due to quotes and not having a clue!! :confused: Am now trying again and quote have ranged from £4500 - £10,000, could someone please advise what would be good for this job in Surrey? Knock down wall into old airing cupboard and bedroom Remove…
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Looking at get a double glazed front door, any advice welcome on price and quality?
i am looking to replace my front door with a double glazed door, are there any companys anyone would reccomend, and what price should i be looking at?
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Quote for Kitchen Electrical
Install 1 cooker switch and connection unit 3 * fused spurs 7 * Double sockets Test and Certificate £485 I'm not an electrician but this sounds a bit OTT...any thoughts?
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So I've had the double glazing people round...
I didn't even ring the nationals after reading some of the stories on here. So far I've had 2 quotes fpr 3 windows and a front door and a small window on top of the front door. One at £1700 One at 1450. This one said that all his windows will be 32mm and he doesn't think they'll be any company that will be able to match…
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building work qupte, could this be true?
hello, I've been quoted (not estimate) £1400 for the following to help me along with my integral garage conversion; labour only; lay £125 bricks, 25 blocks Supply and labour celotex insulation 50mm, screed (about 4.5 by 2mtr) knock through door way to lounge, lintel, door lining. I'm told this is 1 man 3 day job, could…
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kitchen/boiler/doorway quote in west london
Hi guys, We live in West London zone3, and have a few builders coming to give us quote on the work below. We had a quote of 5k including all materials, including Bosche combi condense boilder 2.1i and external door, however, we provide kitchen (BnQ kitchen of 2.2k) and applicances. Would like to hear advice on it, to see…
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Flat Roof Felt Replacement
The felt on the flat roof over the kitchen extension needs replacing and I have been quoted £1200. The roof is 1.8 x 3 metres. Is this a fair price?
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Quote for New Intruder Alarm
Professionally installed 28 zone wireless intruder alarm 1950+vat (2 control panels) Reasonable or not?
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Is this forum really working because...
...there are a lot of people posting and it is clear the posts are being viewed by a lot of people but the number of replies is poor, in other words, it doesn't appear there are enough 'experts' around. Has anyone got any ideas how this forum could be improved because we do spend a lot of money on the sort of quotes that…
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Rewiring : Money up front
I had a set of quotes for rewiring a flat and accepted the cheapest. He is starting in the next couple fo weeks but says he needs half the money up front, on the day he starts. Is this normal or should ararm bells be ringing?
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Living Room Hallway and stairs Quote 10k
Hi there, I've just had a quote through to get some work done in the house namely the Living room hallway and stairs. I won't list it all here, but it includes:* new laminate flooring , * new patio doors, * new ceilings for those areas. * electrics and wiring for flatscreens and surround sound * about 6 other doors with…
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Bathroom quote
Can you tell me if this is a good quote? Old soil stack removed and new soil stack fitted remove and refit bathroom suite (Bath/Basin/WC/Shower) relocate and fit new towel rail I'm supplying all parts except pipe Plumber says it will be 3 day job and labour cost is £450. Is this a good quote?
