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removal of immersion tank, water tank and a new combi a rated boiler
we have been quoted by BG £3122 (after he applied a *shock* 1 day only over 60s discount (we are nowhere nr 60lol) anyway this seemed a bit dear, the boiler is in the same place, just upgrading to a combi, and removing the immersion and water tanks any ideas what it should cost, and what trades would do this, if we went…
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garage extension quote
hi all, we have a detached house with an attached brick garage. the house is approx 27ft long. the garage is attached to the side of the property towards the rear of the property. we want to extend the garage lenght by 10 foot. so it will be the same lenght as the house. the garage has a tiled roof. i was quoted 10k to…
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is this a reasonable quote
hi ! guys Could someone tell me if this is a reasonable quote. change diverter valve on vaillant combi boiler £150 flush out system £250
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Skimming and decorating in London
Hi there. I've found this site really useful in the past when I've been looking at getting jobs done in the house etc so I thought I'd post my own issue and see if you good people can give me some advice. Moved recently to c.1930s house in Wimbledon. The house is a bit tatty at the moment (only way we could get something…
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Kitchen renovation quote
Dear all I am currently getting quotes for a job I am having done but it is pretty unusual. The extension that holds our dining room has been pretty shoddily done (about 1980). The floor levels are all over the place and the ceiling is just plain weird, it appears to hang well below the floor joists above, so the room is…
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Central Heating Quote
Just had a quote from British Gas for installing central heating into a 3 bed semi with no central heating. The work includes removing 2 existing boilers, replacing with a combi and 7 radiators.The have quoted £5800 approx which seem quite high! Anybody else recommend any national companies who offer a good service or any…
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windows/french doors
Hi I am looking to get window replaced with french doors but have no idea how much it would cost. Anyone had this done recently who could suggest a ballpark figure before i phone round for estimates to be done? thanks
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garden fencing quote Please Help!!
Hello, Just wondered if someone could please help me. Does anyone know if this is a fair quote or not please as I havent got a clue about fencing! To supply and install 30m of 1.8m high close board fencing complete with counter and capping rail. The posts to be concreted into the ground and all timber pressure treated. To…
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Dog boarding fees paid in advance
Having paid £260.00 for dog kennel fees whilst my wife and I were to be on holiday I unfortunately sustained a broken ankle and therefore the holiday had to be cancelled. the fees were paid some three weeks in advance and as yet we still have not received either a reciept or the terms and conditions of boarding We…
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Painting Outside of Three Bedroomed Bungalow
Could someone give me a reasonable idea of a good price for painting the outside of my mother's bungalow. There are 2 doors and 8 windows. The property is in Cardiff also how do we find a good decorator. My mother has tried asking around but hasn't found anyone yet. Turbo
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French Doors
Quote to replace old patio doors with UPVC French doors. £900. Does this sound right (fairly respectable local company)?
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Allied - real wood and fitting
We got attracted into Allied carpets yesterday as they had a poster saying 10% off all flooring. We went in to look at the real wood flooring and were told that if we put down a deposit and agreed to have someone come and measure up we could have the 10% off. Anyway, the area we want done is a small room roughly 2m x 2m…
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New Driveway in the Leeds area
Hi, I live in Leeds and Im thinking about getting my driveway done and wondered what the cheapest option would be. The driveway is a bit of a right angled triangle shape as we live on a corner plot. Its currently covered in gravel as I think the previous owners were looking at getting the driveway done before we moved in…
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anyone ever used websites such uktradestreet.com..?
to get builders quotes? or any other similar website for example? did you use the builders who quoted? do you find it useful as someone looking for builders? thanks in advance.
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Kitchen fitting, electrics and plumbing - expensive?
We’ve just bought a great kitchen in the sales and decided to have it fitted independently rather than with MFI as we were assured it would save us some money. MFI’s basic fitting cost is £1400 however this is what we have been quoted… Kitchen fitting including skirting board and ext venting: £1650 We knew there would be…
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Bay fascia cost?
Hi all - we have just had our homebuyer survey back on the property we are planning to buy - with an urgent recommendation to 'replace/repair front bay fascia due to wet rot' - what sort of costs can we expect for this type of work? Any and all help greatly appreciated..... xJ
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How much will plumbing a toilet cost?
Hi There! I am just after some ideas on pricing really. Our toilet is downstairs but being disabled we really need another upstairs. We have bought a toilet already and is in place etc upstairs, but how much do you think it would cost to do all the plumbing of pipes, hole drilled and sewage connected etc:confused: Also,…
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how much for a gas fire suite installation
:question: Hi, I am in the middle of doing up my house and wanted to get a rough idea of how much a gas fire would cost to put in. The flue seems fine and the gas pipe is at the side of where the fire is to be placed. I would hope it would be a straight forward job for someone. How much do you think I would expect to pay…
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Bathroom tiling
Hiya, Toying with the idea of getting the bathroom retiled, but was wondering if you could give me a rough idea of what it might cost. All that needs doing is 2 rows of tiles going round the bath. There are 3 walls of tiles, measuring: 70cm x 30cm 178cm x 30cm 70cm x 30cm We would also need the tiler to remove about 1cm…
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Cost for replacing kitchen tap
Hi there, we have had a leaking tap in the kitchen for some time. The plumber came this morning and said we needed a new tap. The quote for replacing the tap and fitting it is £150. I find it a bit expensive and told him so but he said he normally charges £200. :eek: The tap he would be buying cost (that is what is said)…
