-
Fit new mixer shower
Hi, Is £80 a fair quote to fit a new mixer shower and do some tiling (1 sq foot max) ? Plus to fix two leaking taps - most likely new washers needed. In the Glasgow area. Thanks, Q
-
Double glazing repairs
I have just got a quote for a repair to an aluminium double glazed, three window unit. The two outer windows have broken hinges and if you open the window, it feels as if the window wil fall out:eek: . Also, the two units to the right, are 'misty'. I have just been quoted £80 per hinge (I'm assuming this is per set but…
-
how much to brick up a back door ?
i want to brick up a door has anyone had this done ? if so roughly how much was it ? thanks
-
Installing new water pipe for better water flow?
Hi everyone, We've installed a new combi boiler and have had to lay a new water pipe in our front drive to connect with the main supply - in order to improve water pressure/flow. Our family plumber, has quoted £300 - which includes labour - (digging up front drive and laying new pipe etc.) and materials (new water pipe…
-
FTB - quotes for full rewire and bew boiler - unreasonable?
Hi all Just bought a house that needs alot of work. Had a couple of quotes for two pieces of work and wondered if any one can shed any light as to whether these are reasonable. I live in a typical 3 bed semi in Mansfield. 1. Full rewire including new fuse box and alarm and the usual plugs sockets as standard - sorry I'm a…
-
carpet fitting
I have been quoted £2.50 per sqaure metre, from the shop where i will be getting my carpets. Does that sound reasonable - am in north east england.
-
Quote for plastering two connecting rooms
Just got a quote for plastering a connecting lounge / dining room (walls and ceilings). One room 12ft x 11ft, the other 13ft x 11ft. Quote includes applying a bonding coat to even out the existing walls and then a finishing skim. Quote included putting beading on edges of the chimney breast / around windows before applying…
-
Is this quote fair for a new boiler control pad
According to the guy that came this morning, we need a new control pad, it's a Danfoss FP715 he said it will cost £120+vat. Is this a good price? Could we do it ourselves? Does it have to be this control pad? We have a Gloworm Ultimate boiler, any help or suggestions from anyone please? Thanks in advance!
-
papering and painting
wallpapering (fresco that im providing) then emulsioned,ceiling emulsioned and all woodwork glossed.they are providing the paint £275 is this fair in nottinghamshire decent sized bedroom ex coal authority house. thanks in advance kate
-
Cost to re-point a chimney
Hi, I was quoted £280 plus VAT to repoint a chimney and reset a wonky pot. Does this sound reasonable? I thought it seemed quite a lot. The scaffolding is already up. Thanks Lisa
-
quote for digital aerial
We need a digital aerial installing (to get proper freeview) and have been quoted £115 for fitting and an additional £60 for 3 aerial points putting in 3 bedrooms, does this sound about right as I have absolutely no idea about these things thanks
-
quote for boiler.
Hope this is in the right place and the right way?! But I think the cold is getting to me:( Our 6 yr old ideal boiler has just been condemned by ideal servicer. We have had some quotes and wondered whether those in the know feel they are reasonable? for supplying like for like boiler (but newer version) Ideal Isar HE 24…
-
Levelling a concrete floor for laminate? Fair price?
Hi, We were in the process of having our long hallway laminated and half way through the job the fitter told us that there would be movement as the concrete floor wasn't level and the laminate wouldn't last!!! Aaargh. Anyway he said that the floor needed to be levelled with a water based cement mix which he could get for…
-
Fan on 'Ideal Classic' Boiler
The fan on our 12 year old 'Ideal Classic' boiler finally packed up yesterday. We were aware of its pending departure as on its last service we were told that it was on its way out but the engineer stated that it could last 1 week or 1 year. We called out an engineer and were charged £468 + vat for this repair and this…
-
Demolish existing kitchen and build new one
Hi - help needed by someone who hasn't got a clue... I've got a listed building in Bedfordshire. I'm demolishing a small existing kitchen (probably 2.5m x 3m) and building a new one. The quote to do this (without any fixtures/fittings inside) is 'between 40 and 45K'. Is this reasonable? The new kitchen is 4.6m x 7.2m, so…
-
house needs rewiring
i have been told by electrician that my house needs rewiring and that it is dangerous. as some of the sockets dont work and if i turn one off in my dining room that also turns the one off in the kitchen i had guessed things werent right he has quoted £2000, is this reasonable and does the above sound like it needs a total…
-
New Extension
Does this quote seem reasonable, I would be grateful for anyone's advice. Build an 4x3m extension to the rear of the property. Extension to consist of French doors opening outwards, vaulted style ceiling and aprox 4 double sockets. The finish will be bare plaster and skirting boards will be left in their natural state. The…
-
Vicama French Doors
Just had a quote for supplying and replacing an existing internal door with a 15 pane vicama sapele door with glass; supply and fit two new 15 pane vicama sapele doors with glass in an existing open archway between Dining room and lounge. The fitting off the two doors into the archway will require it to be squared off and…
-
Combi Boiler - Help!
Hi I'm having a new central heating system fitted to my house, and the plumber I'm using is proposing to install the 35kw Broag Remeha avanta plus combi boiler. Are these any good? I see on here people always talking about the Worcester Bosh boilers. Is it worth paying a bit extra to get one of these in the long run?? Any…
-
Do I need to re-wire?
I recently installed new night storage heaters in my flat on economy 7 planb. Whilst they were being installed the electrican noticed that we had no earth wires in one of our plug sockets. They then went on to say that there was no earth cables in the whole flat. This was rather worrying. Without fully explaining what it…
