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Archives for December 2008

Hot Water Cylinder - need a replacement - Cost?
Hi, i have a leaking Hot Water Cylinder (Indirect feed - average size). A plumber tried to fix but now needs replacing - quoted £400 ?? in NW. Should I get some more quotes ? Any advice gratefully received - it may cheer me up for the New Year !!
Protective wall coating
Has anyone in the London area had any quotes for waterproof protective coating for exterior brickwork? We're looking into getting in done to resolve a long-standing leak problem, and were wondering what we might expect to pay for one wall of a two-storey house?
Boiler installation - charged for extras not agreed
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place but I'll give it a go! Basically we had a boiler installed and were then billed for extra charges not mentioned before or during installation and had they been mentioned we would have not gone with that option.... We've recently had a boiler installed and had someone home the…
New Gas Central heating Install (firsttime buyers)
Hi All, We are first time buyers and we managed to pick up a 3 bed semi in need of renovation. It has never had central heating and therefore the Plumber will be starting from scratch. We are in the South East, on the Hamsphire/Surrey border just off the M3. So far we have had just one quote from a plumber but it looks…
annual boiler service
Does anyone know what an average price for an annual boiler service is? If it makes any difference, (sorry, bit dim when it comes to things in the house), it's a Vaillant make and it's just over a year old. We no longer have a hot water tank so does that make a combi boiler?
Any electricians/plumbers out there?
My dh is very handy at home (no pun intended!) and is very keen to look at retraining to become either a fully qualified plumber or electrician with a view to starting his own business, initially to run alongside his current job but possibly eventually to replace it. So where do we start? it would need to be a…
any plasterers about for rough price
can any plasterer tell me roughly the price for framing and plasterboard sheeting walls about 30m2 or how much it is per m2.the walls wont be getting skimmed
Car insurance quote
I recently took out insurance on my N reg 1.4 golf. I've had my licence for just under two years and have no points (Only driven for a couple of months during the two years) I was quoted around £2500 with all companies except Swinton, I pay £91 per month which includes nationwide breakdown cover. My friends seem to think…
£28 an hour for a joiner in glasgow!!
Hiya, There's a drainage issue in our house.The drainage company want to charge us £28 an hour for a joiner, and £58 per hour for the "leak detection team" This company was one of 3 that we were offered by our property management company.We have been so unsatisfied by the property management company that we formed a…
Damp Course Proofing - Credit Crunch Discount??
Hi, We need the entire ground floor of our small Victorian terraced house damp-coursed -- we have needed it done for 2 1/2 years now, since we bought it, but being 1st time buyers mortgaged up to the hilt, we have not been able to afford it until now (thank crunchie for tracker mortgages!!). We have received a range of…
double glazing quote fair ?
1200x1560 x2 620x1560 x4 french door 2450x2100 1200x1560 x8 1780x1050 x2 1200x1040 x2 2400x1560 1160x1050 x2 580x1150 850x2050 back door 20 units are toughened glass all have georgian bar and argon filled with trippleshield glazing and are kommerling windows. does 14k sound right ?
Knocking down walls and turning a staircase
Hello there! I have been trying to get some quotes on the following work in a 1930s end-of-terrace house in Andover, Hampshire... Bricking up current internal doorway in bathroom. Knocking a new doorway in remaining bathroom wall (750mm width) Bricking up current internal doorway in bedroom Knocking a new doorway in…
Replace Boiler
I've had two quotes on replacing my boiler from local firms in the West Midlands for the following work: * Supply & fit Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24RI regular condensing boiler * System to be flushed * System to be treated with corrosion inhibitor chemical * Flow and return pipes altered to connect * 22mm gas pipe to be…
Heating system quote
Have just had the following quote in the South East (Crawley) for a major heating system upgrade. Is this reasonable?* Drain system and remove existing boiler, fitting vent over flueway. * Fit Alpha CD18R condensing boiler (in a new position) with flue assembly and plume management system. * Extend existing gas supply from…
Quote for electric shower install (No Pre-existing shower)
Hi all, At the moment I am trying to get a quote to have an electric shower installed above my bath The property is council owned (Scotland) and I have a letter from them giving permission for the installation to take place. Have a couple of questions as well. 1) How much should it roughly cost for parts and labour? have…
Periodic Inspection Report needed?
Hi We live in SE London and are selling a 2 bed property, just over 100 years. The survey recommended that the seller has the electrics checked over. She wants us to pay for this- not happy about but they have us by the short and curlies. We've already reduced the offer due to the survey, AND we are paying their stamp…
Extension
Hi there, I am looking to purchase a semi-detached 2 bed house. Plan to build a single storey extension (planning has been granted for a much bigger extension so that shouldn't be a problem). The extension would come out by around 7foot and be around 12 foot across. Want some patio doors onto the garden, and pitched roof…
Replace and Install new boiler
Hiya your thoughts would be appreciated on this quote. Would anyone have any preferance on the boilers to be fitted? Any help would be most appreciated. Regards JOB DETAILS * Flush heating system * Disconnect & remove existing boiler * Adapt pipework as necessary to suit new boiler * Supply & fit Worcester Bosch 28i…
Kitchen - install only
Hiya is this fair?.... install 2 base and 3 mounted units install extractor fan (doesnt link to outside, has removable filter pads) install worktops tidy up woodwork round window area/back of sink been quoted £300 on top of that we have to - fit and plumb sink install appliances: dishwasher, washing machine, oven and…
BIG PANIC over double glazing deal.
Hi, we made an appointment yesterday for a designer (their description) to call from Zenith Staybrite to give us a quote for 6 windows (1 large bay 3 windows) 2 bedroom and 1 large dining room window. The guy called as arranged and stayed 5 hours. However, we were very impressed with their product. He originally quoted…

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