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Glazed Porcelain Floor 32sqm £880 + VAT
I live in Bristol area, am looking to put down glazed porcelain tiles 45cm x 45cm (I think they're grade 5 ones), in new kitchen/breakfast/utility room about 32 sqm on new concrete screed. Been quoted £27.50+ VAT, i.e. £880 + VAT to include Nicobond flexi adhesive and limestone coloured grout. Is this reasonable? The…
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Fencing Panels
We have had a quote to replace 6 fencing panels (5ft) at £60 per panel including concrete posts, gravel boards and labour. Is that reasonable?
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Lintel replacement.
:confused: Hiya everyone.I need to replace the lintel above my bathroom window as yesterday when I went outside I noticed big chunks of concrete all over yard.I think over years rain has seeped in, frozen etc.etc. plus north facing, not much sun. Anyway, lintel is approx. 215cm long and have just had a quote for £643. plus…
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DIgital Aerial
Not knowing much about things up on the roof!! I need a new high gain digital aerial fitted on the roof of a 6 flat tenement building have had quotes of FROM £75 national company who knew nothing about area. £140 from local company who knew what he was talking about. Does this seem fair?? Sal
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Howdens Kitchen Quote
I am just about to get a new kitchen and thinking of using Howdens. The builder is being a bit vague on the price, so I am thinking of either getting the kitchen myself or using the website below to price the kitchen up and then show the builder. My question is - the website below, are the prices competitive, I can't seem…
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Loft conversion quote & opinions on lay-out
Hi I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on the quote I was given for my loft conversion and also any opinions on the lay-out. Background I have a 30ft X 13ft loft (this is living space as opposed to eaves space). I currently have a stairs that leads to the loft that is virtually in the middle of the 30ft length part…
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Extension quote
Hi I'd like some advice to see if a quote I've had is reasonable. Its a 2m x 7m extension to the kitchen. 1. To build a rear single storey extension 2m x 7m with flat roof 0.7, 2. Remove 4 interior walls, install three steels, 3. Re-route drains and waste, 4. Move oil tank, (in garden) 5. Screed all floors, Move toilet…
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Quote for re-tiling bathroom
We are having our bathroom re-tiled due to the previous owner making a complete hash of it. We have had two quotes in so far, for the following work: * Remove all existing wall tiles and make good * Remove toilet, sink, shower * Rebuild false wall behind shower (to box in mixer pipework) and install Aquaboard to prevent…
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replacement boiler quote
Hi just had this quote boiler to replace my existing 1.Drain system and remove existing boiler/flue 2.Supply and fit Worcester Bosch 30si condensing combi boiler 3.Run new drain to remove condensate from oiler 4.modify pluming and heating pipes to facilitate new boiler 5.run new gas supply 6.supply and fit suitable digital…
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Tenants deposit deduction for repairs
Myself and my 2 housemates have just moved out of a shared house and the Landlord is after keeping £260 of our deposit for the following repairs: * Half a day of cleaning * Supply [the paint] and paint 5 walls I'm not really sure if this is a fair price or not. What do you think? We're not disputing the validity of the…
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Double glazing quote seems very high, am I right?
Just got a quote from CR Smith double glazing for 4 fully reversable windows made from toughened glass (to comply with H+S regulations). Quote came in at £3563 plus £145 for planning and £200 survey registration fee. Seems a bit high, I was looking more at the £2000 mark plus planning etc on top. Anyone have any thoughts…
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Old Baxi boiler part
I've just been told by an independent engineer that our old Baxi WM51 3/RS needs a new gas valve and he isn't sure he can get one. That makes me start to wonder about his advice ? So should one be available - and if so - does anyone know a decent engineer in the Ashford Kent Area. Mike.
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kitchen quote
just got quoted 7k for 22 units in wickes , anyone know of any good kitchen suppliers ?
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Teeny Tiny Tiling Job
Hello, I've read through the other discussions on tiling but I'm finding them very difficult to relate to as I want such a small job done. I just want the floor of my shower room tiled and having just worked out the measurements its only 0.3 metres squared. (Seriously, you cant even extend your arms the width of it!!)…
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To disconnet gas cooker and reconnect
I have been quoted £55+ vat to disconnect a range cooker and then to reconnect another £55 + vat after the kitchen some work being done to the kitchen. More than £110 seems a bit much to me. I guess, he has to make two visits and he is charging for that. Thanks
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Straight swap, old bath out new one in...
I have a plumber who does most of my work for me, but I think he's starting/always been a tad expensive. Plumber's taking the old bath out and putting a new one in and fitting wastes and taps to get it working. Thats it It, I always frame out and fit the bath panels myself. How much?
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Replace wooden French doors with UPVC - suspicious
Just had Crystal round to quote on replacing our tatty wooden French doors with UPVC ones. Their doors sound good quality, very secure locks etc etc. His initial quote was £2500 but when I said I was hoping for no more than £1200 he said "if I could ring you tomorrow with a date in the next couple of weeks would you go…
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Decorators Quote - sound about right?
Hi All, We live in a modern end of terrace house in th Wellingborough area of Northamptonshire and want to get some decorating done. To paint our front lobby, hall, stairs, and landing including 10 doors on both sides we have been quoted £795. Does this sound about right? The quote includes all the prep work, undercoat,…
