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Bathroom Work
I've had a quote for some work in my bathroom and just wanted a second opinion. Plumber acknowledges high price but trys to justify it. Is it a high price and what would be a more reasonable price? * remove bath and all wall ties * remove loo and all flooring. Loo to be re-fitted later * Overboard floor in 9mm marine ply…
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Septic tank repair/replacement quote (Angus, Scotland)
The outflow pipe on our old brick septic tank snapped while it was being emptied. We need to either get the pipe repaired, or to install a brand new tank (we'll need one anyway in the next few years when we extend our hours, so we were thinking this might be a good time to do it anyway). The first guy who came out quoted…
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Garage Conversion Quote
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Yet another double glazing quote check
Just had the latest of a run of double glazing firms round to quote. The best is provided below. I'd appreciate any and all advice. 1 of 1021 x 1371 window - no openings 3 of 1828 x 1174 window - split into thirds with two opening windows + trickle vents - £330 each 1 of 2438 x 1555 window - with two small top openings…
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Porch quote
I just had a quote to build a 2m x 1.5m porch, it's to build a 2 wall double skin brick porch with a sloped tiled roof with a window and door. the quote is £3450, this breaks down to £2850 build cost, £400 for the window and door and £200 for the electrics. Does this sound about right ?, the window and door is our choice…
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Builder quote - wall knockthrough & door brickup
Hello I'm getting my kitchen renovated. I have hired a builder to do some of the work - he has a wall to knock through, needing steel beam to support upstairs wall (building control have been notified, and will inspect) and then a door to remove and brick up. He sent me an estimate last November, and shortly after that we…
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Quote for flat roof?
I have a slight leak in my flat roof which covers approximately one third of the roof area. How much have people paid for repairs to a flat roof (say no more than 1 metre square area wise). Alternatively how much would it cost to repair a flat roof approx? Thanks
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Charging for mileage
I was charged mileage (48 per mile) by a plumber who came to fit a mixer shower tap. This cost added £16 onto everything else. We had the previous day agreed £50 labour plus parts and in the initial call, I mentioned the village I stay in (which many mistakenly think as "miles away" from the normal bounds of the city).…
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Microbore or 15mm pipes & which boiler? *Now with added queries!*
Hello! We have had a quote for a 'normal' boiler and a Worcester boiler with a difference of about £200. Both boilers come with a 5 year guarantee from the plumber himself (parts+maintenance). What the heck should I be looking for in a boiler? Which model is best? All I know is I need a combi boiler! Any help gratefully…
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Completing warm front work
My brother had a new boiler fitted about 3 years ago through the Warm front scheme. I have just been told that the work was not completed and they have not had heating for years. Apparently the firm that did the work said there was about another 2-£300 worth of work needed to complete and unfortunately my brother did not…
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Painting and decorating quote - advice on price please
Hello. We have a hall,stairs and landing - crossline walls; emulsion walls and ceilings; undercoat and gloss 9 door frames and 4 doors; skirting; windowsill; handrail and spindles. Also - reception room - make good walls; crossline walls; emulsion ceiling and walls; undercoat and gloss doorframe; windowsill; skirting; make…
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full re-wire any help?
i have bought a house in cheshire and want it rewired, i want it like for like but all the sockets and switches positioned at the new regulation heights (if im doing it might as well do it properly). im getting all the materials my self as i know a friend that can get me it at cost price. its a 5 bed room house 2 bathrooms…
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B & Q Half price installation??????
I have had a quote from B & Q to do a bathroom, ensuite and downstairs cloakroom. The guy said they have just put prices for installation up and now they are half price. If the prices he has quoted me are half price and still really high, can't see anyone paying 'full price'. Anyone else had a quote under this 'deal'? I am…
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Bathroom installation quote - Quote too high?
Hi everyone. Im just having my bathroom refurbished and have been given a quote of £2800. this includes tiling floor and walls (upto ceiling), laying underfloor heating, frame for bath and boxing around pipes, which will also conceal the cistern. Fixing the sink, toilet, and a sink unit. He has told me it would take approx…
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Double Glazing Quote - Pricing Advice
Hi Folks Had one quote in so far and have a couple of appointments booked for next week. I am looking to see what I should be looking to pay for the following; a. x1 1400 x 1100 b. x2 1750 x 1250 c. x3 1150 x 1250 d. x1 1150 x 450 e. x2 Doors f. x1 Fixed Toilet Sidescreen (same height as a door) This quote came in at £6230…
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clutch in Fiesta
I have a 53 plate Fiesta needing a complete new clutch (verified as AA had to rescue me). Garage has also suggested replacing a plate (?) in the gearbox which is connected, as this would be no extra labour but would be another big job if it went. Garage reckon 3-4 hours work and have quoted £413+vat (parts and labour). Is…
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woodwork repointing cost
HI How much I can expect for repainting 7 door frames inc. architrees 1 door and steers. Manchester area
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£1,600 For Bathroom Plumbing
Hi, I am having a loft conversion done and I need to get quotes for the bathroom plumbing. Here is what I need doing: Fit toilet Fit thermostatic shower tap with rain shower and riser rail Fit sink Fit radiator My plumber (who gave me a very reasonable price to fit a new boiler) wants £1,600 for this. Does this sound like…
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British Gas boiler replacement quote
hi guys i know BG is not the cheapest but wonder if this seems fair. this is for london suburb. to supply and fit replacement existing wall boiler with:* baxi solo 15he condensing boiler (54,000 btu i believe) * supply and fit up2 universal programmer * fit new baxi horizontalflue and make good brickwork to old larger…
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Another double glazing quote ! (& recomendations req.Lincolnshire)
Just had the chap round from a local double glazing company. 10 windows and 1 front door £3295 fitted with 10yr insurance backed guarantee, all windows have full opening and 5 have vents at the top, 2 have safety glass and the bathroom is frosted. Does this sound reasonable ? And can anyone recommend a company around…
