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Knocking through, electrical work and plumbing
I have been quoted the following prices for different bits of work. To be honest, they sound fine (the plumber price looks fantastic!!) but i wanted to run them past the forum before i commit! £2k for knocking through one downstairs external wall (into ajoining extension) and install a RSJ (it is approx. a 2200mm opening)…
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Plastering Quote
Hi Having a nightmare getting a plasterer (Cheshire) to board and skim our conservatory wall (i.e. ex exterior wall of the house) Its a pretty standard size/shape, going round the patio doors from the dining room and into the conservatory, boarding over the old back kitchen door which has been bricked up, and then upwards…
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Quote for Landscaping
I am having some work done on my garden but have no idea if it is a decent quote or not. My garden is 11 meters in length by 8 meters wide. The last 5 meters is on a slope of 45 degrees down. The proposed work is to turn it into 3 layers. The top layer is 6 meters flat and to remain untouched, then a drop of 1.2 meters…
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Removal company quotes
Moving house in a couple of weeks and got 2 quotes, one from a 'man and van' type operation for £270. The other from a proper local company with insurance etc, they say £50 per hour and should take 6-7 hours at most, so no more than £350. He also offers to supply boxes in advance. They both know we have an upright piano to…
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Getting lock changed
Due to get keys for new pad on Friday and as it has been tenanted in past, wish to change locks, as don't have a clue who else may still have copies. Is only a single door (apartment) and not sure what it is now but would need have locks changed to 5 lever deadbolt to comply with insurance. Any advice appreciated. thanks
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£850 quote from P&D for the following...
First time in this part of MSE - normally I squirrel money away but here I am all intent on spending some! Have had a quote from a P&D to paint front room & dining area (open plan), hallway, landing, bathroom, DD bedroom, all ceilings and skirting in stated areas, filling holes and cracks, painting 70's dated brown wood…
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Kommerling double glazing quote
I've had a quote from a local DG company for £5600 for 11 windows (victorian house) and was wondering if this was a realistic figure for the kommerling brand? Thanks
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garage conversion
hi, we have had planning granted to convert our attached garage into habitable accomodation, i have 3 specific jobs i need quotes for - 1) brick up existing up + over garage door and add a 5 foot window then create an interior block wall and insulation to create a cavity wall. 2) at the rear of the garage - brick up…
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Varifocal specs
I am still in shock after visiting D&H opticians today. I have been quoted £200 for standard varifocal polycarbonate lenses. This goes up to £340 for Essilor Physio lenses. Add in the cost of some decent frames and we are looking at £500+ for a pair of specs. :eek: I prefer not to go the online route. Can anyone suggest…
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roof replacement / repaid - is this good
£4380 plus VAT Fixed Price 1)supply and erect scaffolding 2)strip existing roof coverings (there is the main house and a small lean to extention) and set aside tiles for salvage 3) supply fix tyvek upro underlay and 50x25 treated battens 4) refix salvaged tiles to 1 elevation (on main roof) supply and fix new spanish…
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Help for quote for wall and driveway
Hi, be gentle with me as Im a newbie but I have 16square meters of drive that needs replacing and a 7 meter long wall. How much I am looking at, as i dont want to be taken for a ride by the cowboys? Thanks:confused:
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conservatory quote-advice on cost-negotiations?
I have had a quote from a local company for the following- 3m by 4 m conservatory-Victorian design. This work includes Knocking through existing window-no doors through -just opening 4 electric points 1 fan light (Viper) Double opening French doors Pikington k glass Moving manhole Foundations Moving water pipes and waste…
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Replacement window units
Have a nosey at my doors.... We need 4 of the units replacing including the two arched units. I've been quoted the following x4 units@ £25.00 each = £100.00 shaping 2 units @ £20.00 each = £40.00 labour £30 having another couple of quotes done this week. What say you?
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plastering price
hi all, is there a per square metre price for plastering. our house is approx 10 years old, the previous owner artexed the ceilings, how much to reskim a room 15 ft * 12. also how much to skim the walls of the same room. i have other rooms that need similar work, i am in south debyshire.
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A couple of fair quotes? Fence painting and grass cutting
I'm looking to get a fence painted outside, standard timber job, just with bitumen or whatever. About 6ft high and 20m long. What would be a fair price for this? And how long would it take? I want both sides done. Also, I need my grass cut, how much is a good price for this, it's small, only about 10m by 5m total area,…
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Rewire? whats invlved
I've been advised my house needs its electrics sorting by a homebuyers survey but a bit confused about whats needed exactly. I'm happy (and so are potential buyers) with placement of sockets and lights, so how much mess is invovled? the wiring is old, probably pre 1980. Is it possible to have units upgraded/replaced…
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reboard ceiling please help with quotes
Hi all, we're redecorating our main bedroom (16x12) in a Victorian house. The ceiling is pretty old, not lathe and plaster but probably not modern plasterboard and its got old (and fully dried out) water damage from leaks etc. We'd like it either skimmed or if needed reboarded and then skimmed. There is coving round the…
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how much to plaster a room?
I'm thinking about re-decorating my bedroom - about 11 foot by 11 foot but once I pull the wallpaper off, I'm pretty sure the plaster underneath (at least half of the room) is shot to bits. Can anyone give me an idea of how much I would expect to pay a plasterer to fix it up and how long is it likely to take? I'm in the…
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Kitchen Tiling
I've nearly finished fitting my kitchen (doing it myself) but I draw the line at tiling (want it to look professional). I'm going to start looking around for tilers but I thought I'd find out how much it will be first (approximately). I'll be suppling the tiles so it is only the fitting needed. The room is 2.7m long by…
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Bathroom Installation - Expensive?
I have been quoted £3900 for the following: 1. Knock through dividing (plasterboard) wall between bathroom and toilet to make a room approximately 1700x2600. Plaster board up one door to leave single door to room. This wall is just plasterboard that was put up (I don't know why) when an extension was put on the back of the…
