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Is it easy to restore old fireplace?
Hi guys. I am in the Market for a old Victorian fireplace for my bedroom. Been looking on eBay etc and fully restored I'm looking at couple of hundred. But old unrestored it's alot cheaper. Does anyone know whether it's easy to restore and cheap to do? Any advice appreciated. Regards Richard
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Boiler 'repair'
Had a BG engineer out today to fix a fault with the PCB on my boiler. The boiler now works as it did before but whilst he was here I discussed some other problems I have been having with the system. These are: 1. Boiler runs very short cycles, always cutting in and out and not running smoothly until the stat cuts it out,…
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Decorating a townhose
Could anyone give me an idea of what i will have to pay for the following * Paint 3 story stairwell and landings + ceiling * Gloss 10 doors and frames. * Gloss banister, spindles ect. * Gloss all skirting in stairwell and landings. Each stairwell 10 steps high. I really haven got a clue also wouldnt know where to start if…
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Quote for skimming living room.
Hi I am wanting to redecorate my front living room. It is about 14 ft x 10 ft with a very large bay window which takes up about 2/3 of one wall. I also have artexing on the ceiling and want to get rid of it. I have so far had 3 quotes just wanting to know which one was better to go with. 1) skimming over the walls and the…
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FREE Legal Advice offer from Which? for National Complaints Day
Hello all, Just wanted to share the above offer from Which? Legal Services as part of their sponsorship of National complaints Day (yes today, Friday 13th November 2009 - deliberate date! Would you like FREE LEGAL ADVICE on your complaint from Which? Legal Service, the leading consumer organisation. As part of our…
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Electrical Improvement Quote?
Hi All Thanks for taking the time to read this :) I've just bought a 3 bedroom flat in London, around 1,220 square foot and recently had a DVP2 Electrical Report done, the results came out as 'Poor' specifing the following problems: - No earthing on lighting circuit upstairs and downstairs - No water bond - High R1 and R2…
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Carpetright
Against my better judgement I went to this lot for stairs and landing. Total area is about 16 sq-m. Having looked in here, I knew to get my own underlay and gripper, and they are quoting. However, theyare saying I need 26 sq-m of carpet. I can lay it out with 18 sq-m, but they are saying I have to keep the pile in one…
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Complete bathroom overhaul.....
Hi all, Had a quote at the weekend. We liked the bathroom fitter who quoted, good knowledge and provided a portfolio for us to keep and many references with phone no's etc. The below seems reasonable but as my bathroom knowledge is minimal, could people offer comment. BTW, this is in S. Wales. :beer: Many thanks, Sam. Dear…
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Integrated Freezer/Fridge/Washer/Dishwasher
Buying a new build and asked for a quote on intergrated Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Fridge and Freezer. The quote has come back as £2,190. The make of all of them are Electrolux. works out as just over £500 each, does this sound right as their integrated? Thanks
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replacing gas valve
Hi My vokera excell boiler broke down and I got an engineer out who I used before as I found his prices very competitive. He told me today that he has done a temporary repair on the boiler @ £50 but tells me that the gas valve may need replacing as it was sticking. He estimates the cost of this to be £100 and me not…
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Cost to supply and fit window pane ?
Hi all, Could someone give me an indicative cost to supply and fit a single glaze pane of glass on a timber window in and around Glasgow ? The glass is probably about 40cm*50cm (its a small window at the back of the house). If anyone can recommend any good trades person for this that would be very much appreciated. Thanks,…
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Fencing
Please tell me if this is reasonable for 39ft of 5ft high feathered fencing. Boards £171 Rails £54 Posts £30 Capping £20 post mix £30 Nails £15 Skip fees £30 Labour £160 Total £510
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Electrical work quotes
Hello everybody, this is my first ever post. Anybody got any thoughts of the below ? Any comments greatly appreciated. :T Re: Electrical works Further to our meeting and receiving your instructions herewith our cost for the supply and installation of the following: MAINS EQUIPMENT * Relocate existing consumer unit to a…
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Kitchen Electrical Quote
Can you please tell me if £405.00 For the following work is reasonable or realistic? All sockets 9 ( double oven included) plus 2 double sockets and all necessary electriclal work ro fit a new kitchen plus making good of the walls. £35.00 per extra socket/downlight installed. £80.00 for Chrome fittings £100.00 ringmain Its…
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Loft boarding and insulation
Hi Got a couple of quotes and want to know if the best one sounds good or not. The quote is for: Moving loft hatch 3 tier loft ladder 20m2 boarding Strip light and switch Remove old insulation Put in new insulation (170mm thick where boards are going, 270mm around the sides) Remove all rubbish Quoted £1145. Is that a fair…
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Laying tile effect laminate
Kitchen fitters have quoted me £150 to lay tile effect laminate in our new kitchen. 17.5m2 and they'll supply the underlay but obviously not the flooring. Could do it myself but haven't got time with work. I thought it was reasonable but wouldn't have a clue what others usually charge.
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Pvc door
We are looking at having a pvc door and frame fitted to our flat. What would be a average price for a standard size door and frame supplied and fitted. Looking at a basic standard door with just a very small amount of glazing at the top of the door. We are in the nottinghamshire area. CHEERS DAZKIM
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Quote for ceiling work
I am being charged £190 for removing textured paper from ceiling, relined and painted. Does this sound reasonable? Forget to ask how many days it will take. My guess is just over 1 day. Thanks
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Replacement double glazing panels
Good afternoon. Just looking for opinions on a quote we've had for some double glazed panels which have steamed up and need replacement. I have two windows to be done as follows:- 116 cm x 90 cm 99 cm x 18 cm Supplied and fitted to upstairs windows we've been quoted £128. Thoughts?
