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Is this quote fair?

Archives for June 2009

Fencing
Hi My fencing job is: 8 x 6ft concrete posts and nine panels, plus concrete gravel boards, on both sides of garden (16 posts and 18 panels and boards in total.) I've had quotes between £300 and £1260 labour only. £300 sounds too good to be true, whilst £1260 was based on labour of £140 per day. Any thoughts on this are…
Preparation work
Is this quote fair? I have been quoted the following for preparation work. The works are removal of one chimney breast and the other one is supporting a chimney breast. Seems quite a lot, the actual estimate for supporting and removal of one chimney breast is £3500. I live in Greater London. Hardboard to ground floor…
Need a plumber
I have some work that needs to be done Wet room for a shower and a new bathroom. Have asked about 4 plumbers to come round and quote. None have got back with any quotes. Any ideas where I can find a good plumber. Or if anyone lives in the Sudbury area can anyone recommend one?
PVC Door Relacement
I have had a PVC door replaced and was wondering if it was reasonable. The door is good quality with all the new type locks with 3 keys. It has chrome handles and a letterbox. Also a window that has patternd glass with leading in it. The fitting was done very well and it took two people just over half a day. They looked…
Garage conversion/porch/driveway
I've received a few quotes/estimates to convert a single garage into a bedroom, add some windows and a new outside door to the porch and block pave the drive way. One quote from a garage conversion company was £12,000 for all three jobs. Another from a local builder came in at about £7,500. The garage is standard single…
British Gas Quote?????????????
I nearly fell off my seat when I was given the price. I called BG to get a bench mark, before other quotes. I might of been day-dreaming that it was going to be realistic! Details: Small 3 bedroom semi, 1 bathroom, 11 years old. Combi boiler, Worcester Green Star 28i Junior, apparently some pipes not suitable so some need…
Fascia, soffit - will £1500 be enough
Does anyone know if £1500 will be enough to have new Fascia and soffit (including scaffolding) for a three bedroomed semi-detached house? I just need a rough idea. Also, do they always need to put up scaffolding to do the fascias? Thanks...
blocked toilet need a camera to go down
can anyone help please, I have been quoted £175 per half hour any recommendations would be nice as well. I live in Milton keynes
Fair Quote for gutters, fascias, soffitts?
Having gutters, fascias and sofftits removed from house, want replacement in white, nothing fancy. There is approx. 25m-30m to be replaced Three quotes: 1 - £1900 2 - £1100 3 - £995 and having a 4th and final quote tonight. I can only assume the £1900 didn't want the job :rolleyes: Can anyone tell me what is a reasonable…
Painting fascia & soffits does this sound a fair price?
Hi there, I am new to this so please forgive me if I have posted this incorrectly but I am looking for some advise. We have a 4 bed detached house, we have just had a quote to 1. replace fascia section on side of house 2. prep & provide 2 coats of paint to fascia & soffits baords the total was £965 and would be completed…
new combi
Hi Been quoted £2170 for worcester 28i junior and 7 radiator thermos valves. or £1900 for vokera compact 29he+ valves This is for 3 bed semi ,up/downstairs and take away all pipes and old boiler, lothian in scotland area. is this a fair quote and ok boilers. Should we go for higher spec thanks fro any replies
Estimate for removal of chimney breast
Investigation: remove section of ceiling in kitchen to allow discussion of support to chimney stack with BCO. It is difficult to say exactly what could be agreed. However, we have priced below what we believe to be acceptable and likely. Allowance for steel - 178 x 102 x 19kg, approx 4.4m long, seated on padstones, set…
Rockdoor and french door quote
Hi there, I've just got a quote for supply and fit of the following: Rockdoor (approx 1974mm x 755mm) New top light (241mm x 685mm) French doors with Rehau frame to fit within 2360mm x 1160mm Total: £2600 Can anyone advise on the quote, or have had a similar job fitted recently in SE London? Thanks,
Removal of chimney breast
Been quoted nearly 4k including vat and redecorating for the removal of two chimney breasts. Is this quote fair? Also is it a straightforward job if done by a builder. I am imagining wall and ceilng falling down or damage to neighbour's walls. Appreciate some advice on this!! Thanks
Bricking up a doorway : Is this price fair ??
Hi Folks. I've got a quote in from a builder that i have used before. I was happy with his previous work but this quote seems excessive. I'm happy to be corrected if i'm wrong I'm after the rear garage door (pic below) to be removed, bricked up & steps removed. I've been quoted £400.00 including materials .... Can anyone…
Plumber charging £45 by the hour ...
Hi All I was wondering if this is fair? I had a plumber over to fix a leaky outside tap for me (none emergency call). In actual fact, he couldn't fix the tap due to its age and shape apparently, which I can handle. However, he still charged me £95 for sealing off the tap (2 hours work + parts that weren't even needed in…
Replacement Glass
I have just had a quote of £124.80 to replace a piece of double glazed glass which was smashed. The size of the glass that needs replacing is width: 430mm x height: 500mm, but i was expecting the cost to be less than this. Please could someone let me no whether they think this is a fair price or i should be looking at…
Doubleglazing Cardiff
Hi there, we want to double glaze our flat during summer. We got a quote of £2100 for 7 Windows. Its Pilkington glass, frames are manufactured locally. There will be a 10 year insured guarantee. Does that sound about right?
Cavity Wall Insulation £189 (No benefits)
I looking for Cavity Wall insulation on my property, and I am not eligible for free insulation. I've found 'tescoinsulation.com' offering insulation for £189. Is this a good price, or does anyone know of any better deals ? Thanks in advance
new upvc front door
standard white upvc front door fully fitted with all bits and two glass pains - nothing fancy door has a separate glass panel above the door built into the frame so a standard "off the shelf door" may not do the job £650 inc VAT from a local independant firm

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