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Central Heating quote
Yesterday, I had a central heating quote from a corgi registered guy. 1) He recommended Heatline combi boiler, I asked for Worcester Bosch 37CDi, he said price is the same for both. 2) 3 new double radiators and one towel rail 3) MOve two radiators around 4) 6 TRVs 5) One digital thermostat 6) Remove old cylinder and tank.…
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Another house re-wire quote and damp proof
Anybody any ideas as to what the total re-wire cost for the following would be? House is late 1930's. It has; hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen, small conservatory, utility, bathroom, and two bedrooms. would require outside light/outside socket/electric cooker/shower/boiler plus the normal stuff. There is at least 1…
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Quote for small wall and window blocking
Hello, I'm trying to renovate my 1950 semi, I've had a quote to remove & block up an upstairs window (removing the cill and keeping it intact to reuse in a possible future extension) and also to build a small (2meter roughly) internal wall with a doorway. I've had two quotes so far, One for £530 - with the wall been build…
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Combi Boiler Fix and Power Flush Quote
On our valiant turbomax combi boiler h\w no longer works I have been told the diaphragm (Rubber washer) needs to be replaced we had the same problem about 2 years ago, I have been advised to also have a power flush to prevent it from happening again. I have been quoted the following:- Diaphragm Change = £70 Power flush =…
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£150 quote to replace boiler fan...
Hi I wonder if anyone can inform me if £150 is a fair price to install a new fan to my vokera excell 80 sp boiler. Thanks shrewdal
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Quote for new boiler
Can anybody help me with this quote for a new boiler - not so much the cost (which I think is very good) but to ensure he is doing everything that needs to be done and not cutting corners? Protect all surfaces in immediate area with dust sheets Keep work area clear and remove all rubbish on completion Install new Worcester…
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Replacement PVCu Windows Quote
Hi all, I am looking for some advice regarding the replacement of my existing wooden windows, having had a couple of quotations from local companies. The approximate window sizes are:- 1180 x 1050 with 1 opening 1785 x 1335 with 1 opening 1190 x 1335 with 1 opening 1800 x 2100 with 1 opening 1500 x 2070 glazed door with…
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Electric Rewire quote
Hi, I have just received a quote for full re-wire (except kitchen).. I am a FTB so do not have an idea whether this is reasonable or not.. can you please comment whether this is reasonable or not? I live in Romford, Essex. Thanks for your replies: DESCRIPTION [FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]Rewiring of 3 bedroom…
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Renovation quote
We have bought a 1930's 3 bed semi at a good price. House needs a lot of work.. I spoke to someone who runs a building company and he gave me a quote of 18K for following: 1) New ceilings, Coving, skirting, fit new floors in 3 beds, hallway, landing, through lounge. 2) Knock down wall between Bathroom and WC, new ceiling,…
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Replacing Soil Stack Collar
Hi, Can anyone please give me an approximate cost for replacing the soil stack collar where it enters the concrete floor. I think it has developed a leak and is leaking on my kitchen floor. The pipe collar is located right in the corner of the kitchen and is located about 6" from the floor and looks to be part of the pipe…
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Life insurance policy...was it fair?
We bought a house 3 years ago and have since been paying into a policy which should the worst happen to sither of us will pay off the mortgage so the other person will not be left homeless (neither of us could afford to pay it alone). Our mortgage was for 120,000 when we took out the ppolicy and it costs £61 for both of us…
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Pricing a new fence - how much?
The fence separating us and our neighbours needs to be replaced. It's currently made up of 3 x 3 inch posts and 6ft x 6ft lap panels but the fence is very exposed and, over time, strong winds means that the posts come loose (even if they are concreted in) and the panels twist and the boards come apart. With the strong…
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Question for baldelectrician!
Hello, You may recall I posted a message asking the cost or rewiring a 2 bed flat in west london. I've been quoted £60 per socket by one electrician and £80 per socket point by another (including cost of materials). Does this sound reasonable? One guy was Polish and said he could provide numbers of previous clients for me…
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RE-wiring of flat.
Hello I was told it would cost at least £4000 to re-wire my 2 bed (73sq metre) flat in west London. There is already a new fuse box in place. Does this amount sound reasonable? I have no idea about costs but it just sounds pretty high. Thanks in advance
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Block Paving
Had quote for £1900 to block pave approx 35 sq metres. Does this sound right? The area is currently half concrete & half soil. we are in east yorkshire. Thanks in advance :confused:
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New Victorian Front Door
quote found thanks
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Quote for installation of new combi-boiler
I have just been quoted £1925 to have my now obsolete, Servowarm elite 50 boiler replaced with a Ferroli f30 combi boiler. Price includes new copper pipework to run round outside of house to gas metre outside front of house, removal of old water storage tanks etc. from airing cupboard in bathroom, 2 days work and 12 months…
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conservatory cost + what to look for
hi all, we a relooking for a conservatory, approx 4*4metres. have been quoted 8.5k with a plastic roof. we had thought of keeping cost down by doing the ground works ourselves. what do you look for when buying a conservatory? can anyone recomend a company in derbyshire?
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How much is reasonable to pay for re-pointing?
Hi, Any idea how much is reasonable to pay for re-re-pointing? The house has been repointed in the past but whoever has done it did not blend the new mortar in very well so it is very obvious where it has been done (see below) so we would like to rectify this if possible. I think there are roughly 6 lines / patches which…
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Double glazing in Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire
Hi, Just wondered if anyone could recommend any good local double glazing firms in the Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire area please? Or have you had a bad experience with any of these local firms who you would recommend I should avoid? Any idea how much it would cost to get a house re-double glazed (upvc) + new front door? 6…
