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Bathroom Installation - Advice Please?
Hi all, Im needing a 3 piece bathroom suite installing and wondered if anyone knows what sort of price I should be looking at. I will be providing the suite myself. I may also need a shower installing, the full lot-enclosure,tray and shower. Thanks all, any advice welcome.
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Railings
Hi Does anyone have any good links to iron railings for the front of my house?
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Advice please - attaching radiator
Hi, I have searched for this, but can't seem to find something similar. I had new GCH installed about 3 months ago. When the CORGI plumbers were there, my dad (house sitting for me) told them that my hallway radiator did not seem to have the correct brackets to install it to the wall. So plumbers put all pipework in place…
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Advice please - central heating quote
I've been quoted £5.5k for supply and installation of a new central heating system. This includes: 10 radiators 1 megaflow 1 new boiler All new pipe work I'm in in South West London. How does this sound to other money savers? Cheers
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How many days to tile 48 sq metres
Hi all We have added an extension to a 1930s semi which we now need to tile. The area is 48 sqm - which covers the new kitchen/diner, utility room, WC, closet and hall. The area is mostly newly laid screed except for the hall which will require plywood boarding to be enable tiles to be laid over floorboards. I believe…
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Double Glazing Quote
I've had one quote so far for the following and want to know if this is reasonable or not? I'm in south east Essex. All white UPVC and have bottom 3/4 that open. 1 X 1210 x 930 1 X 620 x 1530 1 X 920 x 1530 2 X 1210 x 1530 1 X 1230 x 2100 (French Doors) Total £2,900 If I also have a new front door this brings the total to…
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Replacement Conservatory Roof
I currently have a conservatory that is approx 15 years old, the windows, door etc are still in very good condition. However, the roof which is a lean to style looks terriable, so I want to replace it with a Edwardian style roof. The size of the conservatory is 4m x 3m. We have been quoted £1,300 to replace the roof, is…
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?Poor quality undersink cabinet from B&Q
I'd bought an undersink bathroom cabinet 6 months ago which has started to fall apart from water damage. Is it too much to expect the cabinet to be reasonably water proof for atleast 2-3 years? I took it to B&Q who've refused to replace it. I just want some clarification as to whether this sort of damage comes under…
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Bathroom tiling and shower
We have asked our landlord about having a shower fitted and he agreed. Asked us to get a quote from the LA plumber, he came back with a quote of £350 for to tile around the bath up to the ceiling and fit a shower. We have to go halfs with the landlord. Is the £350 quote fair? And is having to share the cost fair? At the…
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New Fence/Gate
What do you guys think of these quotes? We currently have a small 100% wood 3 foot (roughly) high fence \ 7 panels long that we want replacing with a 6 foot high fence with concrete posts. We also want a new gate adding to an existing fence running down the side of the garden. The following prices include everything…
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UPVC french door quote
Including the frame, I have measured 1260 w x 2000 h. The first quote received is: £774.99 inc VAT. This price includes a Deposit Protection Indemnity Scheme and a Full 10yr Insurance backed Guarantee as issued via the Glass & Glazing Federation. I am awaiting some more estimates, all from the council's fair trader scheme.…
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new door and 3 windows
Hi, any advice greatly appreciated. we have been quoted 2,500 for 3 windows - 1st, 1top, 1side opener, 2nd 2 top 2side openers, last one top) and a front door for £2,500. does that sound ok, it is local company, south east area. many thanks
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Electrician Quote
Hello, another one from me... I got the quote this morning from the electrician to do some work in my new bathroom and to say I was shocked is an understatement. The quote says: * Remove current lighting system (two rooms knocked into one, two bog standard pendant lights) * Install client supplied concealed downlighter…
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New bathroom quote
I have received a quote of £1455 plus £120 materials for the below job. We are providing the bath, new sink and tiles: How does that sounds to you all?
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Replacing internal doors
Can anybody give me an idea on the cost of replacing some internal doors. I live in the North West and have a quote of £400 to supply and fit four new doors. Its verbal at the moment but its due in the post this week. The doors (panelled) are £25 each for three and one with glass for £35. Added to this are fittings…
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How much to change an old fuse box
Hi, I have an old Wylex type fuse box around 30 years old and need it updating to a new board with RCB's, also the fuse box is currently fitted on one side of a wall and I need it fixing onto the other side, a distance of less than a metre from where it is now ? any ideas on a rough guide price. The current earth wires to…
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How much for new fencing to back garden?
Hi There! Just after a rough costing for a new fence (6ft high) for 3 sides of our back garden:confused: ....OH thinks about 70 feet total. How much do you think for panels, other bits needed and labour etc? Thanks PP xx
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Wallpapering one room
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could give me an idea of how much I could expect to pay a decorator to wallpaper the following room and how long it might take. It is approx 10' x 9'4” but there are lots of nooks and crannies, plus archway into next room, which would make it more awkward / time consuming. We have already…
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Boiler and Central Heating - Where to start!
Hi there, I am hoping some of the more knowledgeable folk here can help me out with this - We have been in our 1930s 3-bed Semi for 2 years now, have already had the place rewired and Council inspected etc on the electrics side. I'm now looking at the boiler/central heating situation. We are running a New World Stowaway…
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Rewire costs
Hi This is related to my earlier post (copied below). Thanks to those who provided feedback I am now trying to get a handle on this and would appreciate further feedback. It is complicated situation with the electrician. Since I asked for a detailed breakdown rather than the one he gave below he has told me this has added…
