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Archives for August 2008

New boiler quote - advice please
We have just had a quote for a new boiler. We have been recommended to go for a Keston boiler because there is only 0.9m between the flue and the house next door. The quote included removing the existing boiler and making good the hole, removing the header tank and pipe work from the loft space. the quote was to supply and…
Quotes-tips for a beginner!
Hi, I'm in the process of trying to get quotes for some minor roof work (small flat roof re-felt) but am finding the whole process quite stesssful. It doesn't help that being female I can feel the 'flannel' starting almost immediately on the end of the phone/doorstep! (do have OH but not always practical for him to make…
Replacement boiler, is this fair
I have just received a quote to replace my old boiler and re-site in the utility room. To drain the heating system remove old boiler complete with flue, roof tanks cylinder,auxiliary parts and redundant pipe work and dispose. Make good flue opening with similar brick. Supply and fit a Worcester Greenstar 28i Junior Combi…
soffits & gutters Quote
Much like the other poster im in the wokingham area and had a quote. i had a small irish goblin like man pop round from Anglian Windows and ask if i owned the house and was ever thinking about new soffits i said yes one day once i done all my other jobs as my soffits and gutters are fine but are getting on a bit, they…
Carpet and wood floor fitting
Please can someone give me an indication of a price for carpet and wood floor fitting? Would there be an add-on for stairs?
Gas fire installation
We are buying a new home with no hearth, although there is space to cut one and gas tap already installed. How much would I expect to pay to get the hearth cut and fireplace installed (aside from the price of the fireplace itself)?
Building works quote?
Hi I'm just looking for an educated guess for how much various bits of building works will cost in a practially complete renovation. We are looking at an old 1890's home that needs probably rewiring and it is partially heated with an aga - so central heating and new boiler will be needed. The big job is the kitchen/lean to…
How much to get the electrics checked?
Hi, we're just in the process of buying a house and the curveyor recommended we get the electrics checked. Does anyone know how much this should cost, bearing in mind we are in Surrey? We are FTB so totally clueless! Thanks
Builder quote
We have been quoted £2300 to have the following done: Lay patio (approx. 30m2) Lay shingle driveway and path (approx. 18m2) Edge driveway Shorten front wall by approx. 50cm (take 50cm off the length. The height is approx. 1.2m) We have to supply patio slabs and shingle, the rest will be supplied by builder. He will be…
Bespoke Kitchen Cabinets - Ballpark Pricing Per Unit?
Hello, I'm torn between paying for bespoke kitchen cabinets to be made and fitted, or getting Magnet/Howdens units through a builder at trade price who will fit them I realise this is like asking how long is a piece of string, but are there any guidelines for what is a fair price to pay per unit for bespoke including…
Kitchen Renovation
Hello, I am planning a full kitchen refit to include some structural work. The house is a 3 bed semi in Bucks, the kitchen is 3m by 2.5m. I’ve been talking to a local furniture maker, who can make solid wood units to our exact specs and does fitting. The furniture maker is bidding to project manage the whole renovation…
Sash Windows refurb quote
I have old sash windows in my house and have recently got a quote to get a draft proof system put into the sitting room bay-type sash windows (six separate windows). This includes refurbing the windows so they all open, tidying up any little bits of rotten wood, fitting the handles to lift the windows and sorting out the…
BnQ Kitchen - any one actually had one done recently!!??
Hi there, There is a lot of discussion on BnQ kitchens in a thread below. As I have had a (reasonable) quote I am thinking of taking up - has anyone actually had one installled by them in the last 6 months?? I jut think it's really hard to decide......... No-one I know can recommend a fitter, so even if I went with a local…
Electrician quote
Q1. Does this sound like a fair quote to you: New fuse board complete with MCBs and 30MA RCD shock protection. New electric shower with all plumbing etc (currently no shower, so all new). Two new twin sockets in any place I want. To an existing light switch: a new light switch cover (old one missing). To two existing…
Amazing Wocester Bosch Boiler Deal
I've been researching getting a new boiler for the last 6 months. Wocester Bosch until the end of August are offering a free 5 YEARS PARTS AND LABOUR WARANTEE on all boilers until the end of August. This is unheard of in the current climate of expensive add-on warentees. I have a 3 bed house which meant I went for a high…
TV Aerial quote
Hi, I've received a quote to install 2 new high gain aerials at the 4-storey building I live in. The building is split into 4 flats, so each aerial will be split to feed 2 flats. The quote is £476 + VAT. Does this sound reasonable? Thanks
Quote to remove a gas fire
Any help much appreciated: We want to get a gas fire disconnected and the pipe capped off and made safe. I know I am not allowed to do this and it has to be somebody who is Corgi registered. I phoned a chappy last night who said it would cost around £100 - £120 (+ Vat of course) which seemed quite a lot for what should be…
Chimney
Thanks to advice given elsewhere, we've decided to take the plunge and see about getting a wood-burning stove. Unfortunately, we live in quite a new house, and like many new houses, there's no chimney! We do have space by the side of the house outside the existing sort-of fireplace (has gas fire in it), so we'd like to…
B&Q Kitchen (Ivory Classic)
Hi everyone! B&Q came round the other day and gave me a quote for an Ivory Classic, complete supply and fit. I made this with the IKEA planner so it's not spot on. Top wall is 3.3m, left wall is 2.8m. The bottom left is a tiny sink cabinet, dishwasher and washing machine. The cabinet to the right is the oven. Imagine in…
Quote: Supply and Fit Shower
I have just had a quote through to supply and fit a shower. I live in a brand new house, and they would need to fit the shower, take plumbing from bath below, and also tile from half way up wall to the top on about 2 metres of wall, and supply and fit the curtains etc. The quote I have had is £740, do you think this is a…

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