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bathroom installation deposit
We are getting our bathroom re-fitted and we are supplying everything from the bathroom suite to the tiles, etc. Our installer is asking for 30% of deposit before the work starts. (around 1000 pounds) Is this normal? Since we are providing all the supplies, I can't see why we have to pay so much and a bit worried
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Tiling a kitchen
I have just had the kitchen refitted and need to get someone to do the tiling.It is mainly just the area between top and bottom units and a bit beside a door. I need to 3.6 square metres of tiles. I will be supplying the tiles, but nothing else. I am buying decent quality small square tiles. I will buy four square metres…
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Fitting charge for tiny cheap kitchen
What would be a fair price for the FITTING basic pre-made howdens units: Approx Dimensions: 1.7m x 2.5m Very small L shaped kitchen (working left to right): Short side: single sink drainer over 500mm Drawer unit next to 1000m Base corner unit; there is a window this side Longer side: Space for Washing machine with worktop…
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£375 for wallpapering and painting stairs
hi all does that sound about right? i am waiting on one more quote - £375 is from the first decorator. That is for painting woodwork, finishing stripping the walls (the bits i cant reach) and hanging about 9-10 rolls of paper. Am in north east england. many thanks
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Building Quotes + Heating installation
Rear Extension 1.5m x 7m , recreating bay on living room side pitched roof , and will required 2 RSJs. Also includes drawing up building regs for council. i'm to supply all windows doors. 14k + vat Central Heating Quote Installation of Mega flow system and boiler to be located in garage, install and hide new pipe works to…
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Everest coming - price?
Hi I have Everest coming to quote on a new front door and a new door to the garage from the entrance hall. The reason I need these doors replaced is that the entrance hall gets freezing cold, even with the heating on full blast. Both let through tons of draughts even though it is a new build house. Can anyone tell me what…
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New Electrical/consumer unit quote
Hi i'm looking to replace my old consumer unit (wire type) and replace it with a modern unit along with various other bits and bats of electrical work. I'd be greatful if anyone can give me their thoughts about the quote. Replace fuse board to duel RCD Wylex consumer unit replacing tails and provide building compliance…
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Could we do this for £5000?
1. Update small kitchen: new benchtop, new cupboard doors, new oven hob (but probably no new oven or sink unit), fit new door and shelves to larder, splashback, new vinyl flooring 2. Update smallish bathroom: white bath, new shower unit & sink unit, tiling, flooring 3. Update tiny en suite: new shower unit, toilet & tiling…
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House of Horror - The Challenge (How Much To Put It Right??)
Hi, I'm a first time buyer and complete DIY/house improvement novice. I've fallen in love with a 1920s/1930s 3bedroomed semi but reckon it's probably not been touched since then! :-) To my untrained eye it needs: Central heating (not a new system, just some!) New bathroom Kitchen (nothing at all at present!) New windows…
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Carpet fitting quote - £2.50 per sq meter
Is £2.50 per square meter a reasonable price to pay? Carpet Right charge this but an independent person that I plan to use, also charges this amount?
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Front coil spring
on a Vauxhall 99 V reg Astra , snapped £87.50 + VAT Fair ?:confused:
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boiler quote
been quoted £1690 to power flush system with sentinel 400 add sentinel 100 and replace existing combi with glow-worm ultracom 30 cxi in west mids. what do people think? rom
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£3780 for bathroom
Hi all, I've just been given a quote for a bathroom refurb, and was wondering what those more knowledgeable in the field might think of it, and if they'd be so kind as to let me know their opinions. Bathroom dimensions: 280 length 140 width 250 height The work quoted for is as follows: Refurbishment of bathroom to include:…
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Bedroom Furniture
I have just had a quote from Blenheim Bedrooms for some bedroom furniture. Has anyone ever used the company based in Watford, or know of them. They gave me a very good quote. Let me know if anyone has any thoughts on them .thanks
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fascia and soffits
Hi just been given a qoute of 1200 quid for replacing the fascia and soffits on the side and front of my dormer semi detached. The qoute is for 26 metres of white plastic fascia,soffits,guttering,downspouts and dry verges. Cheers Damian
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Painting and decorating
Hi everyone I need my front room doing - it's recently been plastered but needs some work on the plaster coving and ceiling rose, as well as painting the coves, ceiling rose, ceiling walls, skirting boards and walls. Also with separate wallpapering on the chimney breast. Lastly, there are some large french doors ( 4 doors…
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My hammer website
has anyone used the website myhammer.co.uk for placing a "wanted" ad for a tradesman to do some work? I would be intersted in what other people have experienced as I am trying to find a builder to re-build the front wall (1930s cottage brick type) and to repair the stairs (thanks to the other half's herd of elephants…
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Double Glazing Window Quote - Is it fair?
Hi there, I have had a number of quotes from various companies over the past few days and I am trying to find out if they are fair or not. My experience with windows is nada, so a little unsure. Window 1 - 1870 * 720 Window 2 - 1870 * 1870 Window 3 - 1870 * 720 Window 4 - 1680 * 720 Window 5 - 1680 * 1080 Window 6 - 1680 *…
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Double Glazing Quote - Reasonable?
We've just had a quote from Safestyle, for the following.. Window 1: 1200 x 1800 window 2: 900 x 1800 window 3: 900 x 1600 (frosted) window 4: 1200 x 1600 window 5: 900 x 1600 door: 1000 x 2000 Window above door: 1000 x 500 Toughenend glass in all windows, plain door with no window, 8 locks?, Pilkinton glass, diamond,…
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Bathroom suite installation
Hi, I got a quote of £560 for removal and fitting of 3 pcs bathroon suite + washbasin box. Is this Ok for the job? Thanks for your help.