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What do you think to this quote???
We are thinking of building a 2 storey side extension, measuring 7.5m X 2.5m. Downstairs is going to be a Kitchen diner, upstairs a bedroom with ensuite bathroom. We have been quoted £38000 which doesn't include fittings for Kitchen or Bathroom. I would like your opinions as our friends in a different area have been quoted…
UPVC Window/Door Repairs
I'm getting a few people to quote on the following and wondering what is a reasonable quote or are some of these jobs DIY? UPVC rear door is half glass half panel but we want the panel replacing as it has a cat flap in. Will probably also need a new rubber seal as the current one has split into two. (Have had one quote of…
Pruning trees
I had a quote for pruning an ash and an oak tree at the bottom of my garden. They wanted £1200 :eek: Need to get some more quotes, in the meantime can anyone give me an idea of what is a reasonable one? :o
quote for replacement double glazed sealed unit
Hi I wondered if anyone could give me an indication of what I would expect to pay for a replacement double glazed sealed unit, including 18mm georgian bar between the two panes. Sizes are 40cm wide x 92cm long. I'm in Bolton (Lancs) if that makes any diff to regional variations?? I was thinking a ball park figure of around…
turning down quotes
just out of interest do people still contact workmen even if not accepting their quotes to say just that or does the builder presume not being taken up if customer not in touch again ? i'm just asking as have obtained several quotes for work , have decided on which to take but hate to think other trademen waiting and…
U value of “28mm Conservatory Panel”
I have to replace the large wood framed side panel beside my front door, which has glass in the top half. The bottom half (120 cm long x 100cm high) is plasterboard on the inside and plywood on the outside. The depth from outside to inside is about 7 cm… so not much space between inside and outside. The Double Glazing…
another extension quote !
i just recieved a quote from a builder today for a small extension , the quote came in at £10k. i have a garage conversion which i want to change back into a grage with a samll extension to the front to allow for a utility room at the rear. this is the quote £1000 to submit deatiled drawings to council inc planning + regs…
estate agency fees nearly 2grand
hi were thinking of selling and have contacted some local estate agents to come rounds to value the house, we live in west midlands DY5 one of them has quoted me his fees on the phone before coming round, and they are £125 + vat - payable upfront £300 + vat - for a HIP £1250 + vat - if it sells which is nearly 2 grand, is…
Please help my house look nice!
I have a quote for building an MDF cupboard for books and tv.Can anyone tell me if the following sounds fair... Supply and install new double 13amp socket to the cupboard run off existing ring main box to be surface mounted: £189.00 Is it worth having the building company spray the MDF in white satin finish or is this a…
Kichen fitting quote B&Q
Hi all, I have just had B and Q "design" a kitchen. This includes 9 flatpack units, a hob and an oven- the guy tried to sell me an induction hob, as they are very efficient, but conveneiently left out the part about buying all new pans which are also very expensive! We have to have electric of some kind as we have no gas…
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