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Bathroom quote
I have recently had a new bathroom set delivered and to try and save money by not using expensive bathroom companies I thought id use a local plumber that has been recommended to me. The work need is as follows; · Take down wall between separate toilet and bathroom and create and new doorway on the landing · Remove old…
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Quote for covering artex
I've received several quote to cover the hideous artex in a flat I've just bought. The work required will be to skim with up to 2 coatings the walls of a 20ft by 12ft living room, a 15ft by 9ft bedroom and approx 7ft by 7ft hallway. All rooms approx 10ft high. I've received 3 quotes so far :- Some guy who came in had a…
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Soundproofing a room
Hi there - first post after using and recommending this fantastic site for quite a while ! Have moved into lovely 1930s detached house on the pavement beside less than lovely road which is much busier than all our multiple, differently timed visits revealed - hey ho. Just had a quote to remove plasterboard from one wall…
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Any recommended damp specialists in London?
Hi I am a FTB. I've just had the survey back and there is an issue with damp in an area of the property. It is a basement flat, and the area that is particularly effected is a vault style part that actually goes partly back under the road. In the flat this is a bedroom and ensuite bathroom utility room. From what I can…
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Rewiring
To rewire just my garage which is detached from my house plus install outside light on garage £700. This includes the digging up of my drive for cabling but need to check if it includes reinstatement. Garage has one overhead light and 2 sockets.
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Fitting flooring quote
Hi all, Just wondering if 4 days is right for laying laminate in 2 rooms (including removing and fitting skirt) room 1 - 30m2 room2 16m2 - both rooms are rectangular with no awkward bits. Just wondering what would be the going rate. Thanks
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intergas combi boiler £3800
I have been quoted £3800 plus VAT to take out 30 year old boiler and water tank and replace with this new intergas (28/24) one. I have a one bedroom flat with 6 radiators (all already thermostat controlled). the plumber reckons that power flushing is not needed. I know nothing of this make of boiler - I have another quote…
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Quote for new boiler
Hi - we've had a quote to remove our old potterton boiler (currently sited in the kitchen with a flue running up through centre of the house) and replace it with a combi boiler in the loft (saving space, not money...our choice, kitchen is already small). We live in a 4 bed end of terrace, 1 bathroom. This will involve…
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Another Boiler Quote - 1 bed flat
I have an old boiler with a hot water tank. I think it qualifies for the scrappage. Looking to replace it with a combination boiler which has plenty of hot water for baths etc. Had two quotes. British Gas - Worcester 24i High efficiency boiler. A whopping £4,650! A local firm - 24kw Worcester Bosch combination boiler…
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New Boiler Quotation
Having a nightmare as our boiler has all but packed up over the past week... also it falls just outside the scrappage scheme which is a shame as a £400 rebate would be nice!! Anyhow, our local friendly boiler chap (who happens to be a friend) has provided the following quotes: Worcester 15i System @ £2100 - This would be…
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Kitchen tiling in North West
I just need a spot of tiling above the work tops to complete my kitchen. I want it 3 tiles (150 mm x 150 mm) high going round a stretch of wall of about 6 metres. The tiler would have to account for 3 plug sockets and a couple of corners and I would also want it tiling about 8 tiles high above the stove. I'm supplying all…
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Quote for garden gates and fencing
Hi, just had 2 quotes for 3 garden gates, including fitting, made of wood 6ft high, plus about 4 metres of fencing. -Tongue and groove, 6 by 1, £883 -feather edge; £781 Does this sound about right and which should i go for? Cheers!!
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Quote for plasterin a hole in the ceiling
Hi My partner fell through the bedroom ceiling and there is now a rectangle hole which is about 50cm by 90cm we had someone come out today and he said it would cost £80 to do the work. Does this sound good or not? Your help would be appreciated. Zoe
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Bathroom quote
Hi been recommended of a good friend who has had some work done by the same person a local fitter who has priced to take out old water tank cuboard take out old bathroom suite fit new bathroom suite all in same place Repair bathroom ceiling supply and fit new upvc plastic ceiling and upvc decorative panneling to all walls…
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New garage door and frame
Hello, We have been quoted £600 to supply and fit a new up and over garage door and a new frame. Does anyone know if this is a fair price please? Will phone a couple of other places but really have no idea how much is average for this. Alternatively has anyone fitted a garage door and frame themselves and is it tricky? My…
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Repair UPVC Double Glazing Windows
Hi all Got local company to quote me to repair some units that had condensation in middle and one that needed new stays. He mentioned the windows had to be removed from outside for some reason i forget. Quote is to replace these units rather than repair and is as follows: 4 units (with georgian bars in them) - £70 each to…
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cost of fitting a cast iron, fireplace for solid fuel fire
Hi, I have bought a cast iron solid fuel fireplace for my living room and have been told we should get this fitted by a HETAS certified fitter. There is an opening for the fire already in the wall (I presume the previous owners have removed a fireplace) so it is just a case of fitting the fire place, and maybe making the…
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Bedroom Ceiling quote
My bedroom ceiling collapsed the other day. Got quoted £500 to replace it. It's 139x100 inches. Seems very cheap...
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Electrictian Quote for Showeroom
Looking to refit small downstairs cloak to add shower and new suite, and wanted to install a wall mounted 12V extractor fan and new down lighters. Quote from Electrician to supply and fit is £420 +VAT. Access to the wiring is from the Landing by lifting a couple of floorboards. Seems a little steep to me. :confused:…
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Bedroom wardrobe quote
Hi all Had Sharps put in wardrobes at the end of the bedroom three years ago. Wasn't cheap, but excellent quality and really good job - no complaints (despite the horror stories). Just had a quote to put wardrobes at the other end of the room now (i.e. Either side of the bed and then going across the top). Was looking to…