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Complete New Roof, How Much
Were in the process of improving our new property and plan to replace the whole roof in oreder to create a large dormer style bungalow, just wondering if anyone had any rough ideas of how much it's going to cost us. The length is nearly 18m and the width is 7.5m with low pitch dormers running for approx 14m along each…
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costs of a 2 storey extension
Hi All Did a search but couldnt find this, thinking about having an extension built and saw the costs of average about 1000sq m. Is this the same for a one and two storey or is there another average to use for two storeys. Thinking the foundations are one of the most expensive things the second floor may be cheaper but…
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is it fair price??
to replace current system boiler with Worcester bosch 24 RI system boiler and relocating it onto opposite wall (3meters away). I was quoted £1400. This includes power flush and warranty for 2 years. Is this fair quote or should I get more quotes. Any help appreciated. Many Thanks
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Pumper/Boiler fixer help!
How much do you think is fair for a PCB replacement on a Heatline compact combi boiler ive priced up the PCB at 140 inc VAT so how much for labour?
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Price for stair and hall carpet
Just been down to Carpetright cos they've got a sale on. For my hall (5m x 1.3m) and stairs they've quoted me as follows: £207.84 Carpet 5m x 4m @ £12.99 sq m £83.58 Gripper strips 42m £159.80 Underlay 20sq m £23.97 3 x door bars £109.00 deliver and fit£584.19 :eek: Would it be cheaper for me to get the other bits myself…
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fair?? rip out back boiler and replace with combi
been quoted today for them to come and rip out back boiler bick it up replace 2 i think radiators, and put new condenser in (use orignal pipework as ok) and replace all rad valves and but new thermastates on them oh and get rid of hot water tank in cubard and loft £2500 inc labour parts etc, with 2yr war also for extr £105…
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External Wood Window Staining
I've got two wooden bay windows (ground & first floor) in a detchaed house and a smaller wooden window on first floor too. The wood is stained rather than pained but starting to flake. I'm asking for advice in terms of a rough estimate. I'm guessing they'll require scaffolding for the first floor (£100), will need time to…
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how much for a boiler service please
:p Hi i was hoping somebody would know what i would be looking at paying for a boiler service i am in the north eastand have no idea. Also would the price differ for a corgi registered engineer and a normal plumber ? Any help would be great thank you
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Everybody wants the cheapest quote??
I’ve been reading the odd post and I have noticed that most want to pay as little as possible for the labour of a tradesman. If you were buying a product such as a mobile phone or a car or sourcing a loan then it definitely pays to shop around for the cheapest quote on a specific product. Can the same apply to the skills…
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Maintenance Quote
Hi, I hope I have posted this in the right place, if not I apologise. I recently received a bill from the maintenance company that looks after the block of flats where I stay. We pay them £39 per month. The bill is for new smoke vent windows that have replaced the old ones, which according to them no longer met with new…
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Starting the process of buying a new kitchen....
We have finally taken the plunge and decided to have a new kitchen. On Sunday we wisited a local kitchen company (independant) to get an idea of whats was available and what it would cost. Bear in mind that our kitchen is very small, comprising of just 6 base units (it's a galley so 3 either side) and 3 wall units (i.e.…
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Air pressure switch on boiler? URGENT LOL
Hiya all does any plumber/boilerman know how much it will cost to replace the air pressure switch on my heatline boiler? as warning light flashing for it and no hot water!!!!
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half brick porch, how much!!
my mum has had a quote today from a local upvc double glazing company for a porch & i can't believe the price! (I have done a search, but most posts are about a year old for something similar). it's going to be 2m x 1m, half brick, half pvc double glazed, leaded windows non-opening, pvc coloured door with half glass…
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New RCD
Hi there; I've bought a purpose built flat in London (1967) and before I exchanged I had a spark look round to give me an idea of what needs spending to bring it up to scratch. There is no earth wire, just a L & N and earthing is through the conduits. I had it all tested and was told there was no leakage so it wasnt…
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£50 quote for gas bayonet fitting?????
I've just been quoted £50 for a bayonet fitting for a gas cooker in my kitchen. The quote is for the fitter to provide and install an attatchment for the cooker (the 'bayonet' and), pipe (about a metre, probably less), clips and a chain (which I gather is a legal requirement). There is a gas pipe for the supply to the…
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Fancy a laugh....read this
This quote is for a single storey rear extension with a lean to roof, measuring 15ft wide by 10ft long. (dont know mtrs) £2100 to draw the plans and submit, structural calculations (500 quid for materials, engineering manager at work reckons the material should be 1 peice of a4 paper). £940 to pay the guy who put us on to…
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Rough estimate for small roof repair
I have 2 small leaks coming in from around 2 vertical pipes in my roof. They just need to have something sealed around them to stop the rain coming in (new lead?). Its a two story house but I cant imagine scaffolding would be needed for such a small job. What figure should I be looking at?
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B&Q installation tip.
B&Q grade their installers from 1 to 4. Grade 1’s the worst grade 4’s the best. Always ask you kitchen designer for a grade 4 installer. You may have to wait a while for him/her but it will be worth the wait. Your kitchen installation will run smoothly and apart from any product issues, will be finished on the first…
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Fencing
I need to get my mums fence replaced in Worcester. Its 60 ft long made from panels and 3x3 wooden posts which seem to last 3 years before they rot and blow down. What figure do I need to budget to get someone to replace it with ten panels with concrete posts and weatherboards to give a height of about 6 foot. Also if I was…
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Electrician London
I've been quoted £60 per hour for London - to come and look at faulty lightswitch and repair as necessary. Is this a fair price for a fully qualified electrician?
