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Plumber's quote on shower replacement
Our shower has been playing up: the water hasn't been very hot recently. British Gas tested the heating system and declared the shower mixer was the problem (not Br Gas responsibility). So I phoned a plumber from Yellow Pages and got a visit at £56 per half hour + VAT. The plumber dismantled the shower, declared that the…
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Price for 1 bathroom window
I've just had a quote for a window roughly 120cm x 104cm one side opening on an easy clean hinge and obscure glass and it came to £366 inc vat and fitting. It seems alot to me but how should I know! can you haggle window prices? or is this the normal expected price?
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Security lighting
Hi does anyone know the rough price a electrian will charge to put up two security lights in a rear garden attached to the main building and wire with a switch inside the home? Thanks.
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roof coverings and valley gutter
We're just in the process of buying our first house, and we've had the survey back. It's marked as "urgent" the following areas - I wondered if anyone had any idea about prices for these issues? We've got someone going in to get quotes for us, but not for a week. I'm not sure if this level of details is enough or not?…
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UPVC door lock replacement
Hi Is it possible to replace a multi locking point lock on a upvc door with a five lever mortice approved lock? Any idea of the cost to have one fitted? Thanks.
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Burgalar Alarms
Hi Does anyone have an idea of the cost of a burglar alarm system fitted by a good company for two bedroom house? Thanks.
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Sarnifil Flat Roof
Has anyone experience of this flat roof system. I have been quoted £2540 for about 5.5x3m extension with insulation and new fascias at an additional £225. I think it looks good, but natuaraly I don't want to pay more than needed. The same company quoted £2200 +225 for a rubber roof. What do you think a of the different…
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Unsafe Electrics - need advice please
Looking for advice plz guys. Plz forgive my ignorance I know nothing about electrics at all. British gas electrician came today as the power to my shower has gone (I have the homecare cover). Apparently there is power to the shower its the actual shower unit that is broken - fair enough. So .......... he checked all the…
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How much does it cost to get a flueless gas fire serviced?
I am moving soon and need to get the flueless gas fire serviced to check all is well. Can anyone give me a idea how much I can expect to pay, so that I don't get ripped off. Also wanting to have thermostats fitted to 6 raidiators. Does anyone know how much this might cost, so I know if quotes given are reasonable. thanks…
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Kitchen tiling quote
Hi, I live in north london and am looking to have my kitchen retiled. The total area is 4.5m square. I have removed the old tiles and sanded the walls, (i'm no expert but it looks roughly ready to tile onto now) I will supply the tiles, grout and adhesives for the job and just need the work doing. If it makes any…
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Plumbers opinions on shower repair please
Had a quote to repair leaking shower head £152.45 including parts (aqualisa 609 thermostatic and 409 manual mixer valve). Plumber diagnosed problem as inner seal in thermostatic control but because seal kit no longer available the cartridge needs to be replaced. But I went on Aqualisa's website and there is a list of…
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Fitting Gallows Brackets
Hi We have recently discovered that the previous owners of our property removed ground and first floor chimney breasts without completing the necessary supporting works in the loft area. The work was carried out at least 20 years ago and the brickwork is still solid and secure. Can anyone give us any idea as to how much it…
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Rough quotes of various jobs in house renovation...
I am trying to work out how much we have saved by doing things ourselves when renovating the house, so would like to know rough estimates for the following: (I appreciate some things are extremely variable...but a rough estimate as I have no idea..) Wall paper stripped in 3 medium sized rooms 5 large conifers cut down and…
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Complete re-wire of 3 bedroom house – fair price?
Hi all, I wonder if you could help please. I have received the following quote to re-wire a 3 bedroom mid terrace house in South West London: 1 x 100 amp consumer unit fitted with two 30ma RCD’s 20 x Twin Sockets Switches for Immersion heater, boiler and Cooker point. 2 x Smoke Detectors fitted with interlink (Hall and…
