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Archives for May 2009

price for a multi point lock
i have been quoted £160 to renew my multi point locking mechanism supply and fit on my front door,is this quote ok.i am keeping the existing barrel as that is working fine
Tiling Quote - fair?
Hi, I am hoping to get a tiler to tile approx. 4.5 square metres in kitchen (above worktop to cabinet level). Had several "My Builder" (online) quotes of around £100 to £150 (and a handful much higher). Had one person in to look and quote who said £250. Please does anyone know what a fair price should be? There is one…
combi boiler price
Hi ive been quoted 1100 quid for installation of either Ferroli domi compact combi 30kw or Glowworm beta-com 30kw combi. This price includes getting rid of my old boiler and water tank. Is this good value or should i go for a better boiler bearing in mind the labour cost will stay the same?
Quote for combi boiler straight replacement
Hi, I have a 12 year old WB24CDi that has recently been playing up with pressure problems. I'm considering investing in a new boiler, not just to fix the pressure problems but also to improve the flow of hot water and reduce bills. I've had a quote to replace with a 28kw WB (recommended by the plumber), remove the old one,…
Roof and Pointing Work
Hi all Need some work doing on the roof: Remove and replace and broken hip and ridge tiles, repoint and rebed. Repoint chimney Cut out and patch point side and front of house Install pre-bought Velux window Scaffolding Quote is £2500 Sound about right?
Anyone recommend a gardener/landscaper in Kirklees (W.Yorks) area?
Looking to have my garden landscaped in a contemporary style. Can anybody recommend someone in Kirklees/hudds area? ta
Quote for box room 7 x 8 to be skimmed?
Hello we've stripped our box room (7'7'' x 8'7'') of wood chip paper ... came off ok on 3 walls but a little bit lumpy on the other. One wall has a large double window and the other has the entrance door so those 2 walls including 2 full walls. We have been quoted £160 for the walls to be skimmed, does this sound about…
best of 3
i have had 3 quotes to paint my new build 4 bed , 9 room house. the problem is they all said 2 wks work with 3 workers but the prices vary from 3600 to 5500. any one out there had similar and at what cost ?
Boiler replace and resite London
We want to both replace and resite our combi boiler. The new boiler will be installed in a first floor landing cupboard directly above the site of the current boiler (which is being removed, obviously!) so the new pipework is minimal. The existing heating and DHW pipes both go from the current site straight up to this…
Kitchen quote
Hi, We've had a quote for new kitchen doors / worktops etc (keeping the existing cupboards) and it seems pretty reasonable but we didn't really know what to expect so hoped someone might be able to tell us if it's actually a good price or not. I've had a search and think the doors are made by www.bellabyba.com so would be…
Carpets and fitting quote
I'd be grateful if someone could put my mind at rest on carpet quote which includes fitting. I will be brief! Carpet and fitting from Astra carpets. The carpet is 80% wool and 20% something else and retails at £15.99 sq m. Link below. Our house is a largish 3 bed semi. Price quoted was £1500 for carpets, fitting and good…
Patio doors to french doors. Fair quote ?
Any advice please as I would like the old patio doors replaced with french doors. Is it cheaper to buy my own from here http://www.upvcdoorsdirect.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=21&cat=Patio+&+French+Doors and then try to get someone in to fit ? Any idea as to how much it would cost ? Has any one used the company in the…
shared chimney
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]i have rec a letter from a roofing firm informing me that my neighbours are having a new roof and having our shared chimneys rebuilt.my neighbours(whom we do not get on with)asked me to go halves which i refused as in my oponion they just need repointing as they are solid the…
Knocking through to other reception room?
Could someone give me a ball park figure for knocking through between the reception rooms and putting in doors? This is a typical 30's semi. Also, is it possible to have the doors open back onto the wall, or do you have to have sliding doors? Thanks
Hiding Electrics
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Quote from Electrician
Hi, I've received the following estimate for some electrical work in my home and would appreciate some advice as to wether it is fair or not: 1. Provision of electrical feed to customer supplied 10.5kw shower. Landing wall to be chased out to bury, test and certify installation. Cable and trunking = £49.06 Labour 1.5 days…
Installing RSJ and new patio door
Got a quote from a builder doing some major work on my front retaining wall. I know they have no work for a month (and then about 4 months work) Quote 1 Removing existing kitchen / dining room wall, installing new RSJ, moving light switch, plaster and make good - £4582.5 + VAT Quote 2 Installing a sliding patio door - 7.5'…
Double glazing quote
EYG have just quoted us £1048 for 2 windows - white PVC -both approx 90x120 (one is a fire escape if that makes a difference).
Quote to rip out the water damage
Hi, I've discovered a long-term leak under my bath in a flat that I have been letting out. I've had a few plumbers and builders look at it and provide a quote but since no-one can really see what the extent of the damage is under the bath I've not managed to pin them down. One property repair guy quoted me £3000 to replace…
Plumbing a New Shower in - Cumbria
What sort of price should I be expecting to pay for a new shower to be put in ? I'm waiting for the plumber to get back to me with a quote for the following - - New shower (must be mixer shower, thermostatic and not one of those that need sunk into the wall, going to be connected to/via the bath taps under the bath) - 3…

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