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How much should I budget for this building work?
I am looking at the possibility of doing the following work. Just wondered if anybody had any rough idea of what the following might cost, for a 3 bed semi in south London. - Complete rewire - New boiler - Double glazing for the whole house - Knock down connected brick garage - Two floor extension (each floor being…
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495 to plumb in bathroom?
Hiya I have a new bathroom suite that I'd like to get plumbed in. I have (only one so far!) quote of 495 which seems really expensive (to me, NOT a plumber!) to plumb in a new suite. How much would you guys think that it should cost to plumb in a new toilet, sink and bath (v. straightforward, downstairs, no shower, roll…
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new ceiling lights
has anyone got an idea how much generally it would cost to replace 3 gu10 ceiling lights with 3 bog standard pendant fittings ?
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Replacment thermocouple
We have been quoted £100 for a replacement thermocouple for our gas back boiler. This includes parts and labour. Is this a reasonable quote or could we get it done cheaper?
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B&q laminate flooring
Has anybody bought any of this,is it any good? It's from £12.95 to £14.95 sq mtr but 20% off this weekend. Also looking at wickes. grateful for any help, don't want to make an expensive mistake
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Another boiler quote
I have received two quotes so far to take out an old boiler and replace with a combi. They are both similar (£2000 v £2090) The main difference is the boiler choice One offers a Dimplex 30kw HE and the other is a Main 30 HE Eco Anyone offer any advice which is better and if the prices are fair? The quotes both include…
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New fuse box
Can anyone give me an idea of how much it would cost to replace an electrical fuse box for a 2-bed flat? Thanks
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new driver car insurance quote
Hello, I hope this is the right forum. Is the quote £666.77 fair for car insurance for a brand new female driver aged 31 years? full UK automatic licence. Thank you
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Decoration quote help
Hi, I've had a quote to strip, skim and decorate three rooms of around 12' x 12' x 10' in a Victorian house in London. Currently the walls have a mixture of paint, paper and bare plaster (as they were damp-proofed a few months ago). Two of the celings have some water damage from a flood in the flat above. Each room has a…
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Which central heating installer to go with (Nottingham)?
Hi, I'm moving in to my first house (yay!) next week but it has no central heating installed. I've been trying to get quotes but I'm getting so confused! I've been recommended Bettaheat who've quoted £3800 for installing a combi boiler system with 7 radiators. Is this any good? Any recommendations for other heating…
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Carpet Quote
Hi We have a cellar currently being converted, so spent the day looking at carpets. We need about 23 square metres of carpet, which includes the stairs down to the cellar. We found some carpet we liked, Cresta Supreme, which is 50oz, 80/20 mix. It worked out to be £644 all inclusive (fitting, underlay, carpet). That was…
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Quote for single garage conversion
I have been quoted £14,000 to convert my part-integral garage into a study - new window at front, floor to level of the house, 3 x double-sockets, electric heater, create internal door, move existing radiator. Does this seem a fair price? What would be the likely reasonable price for such a conversion? Any questions I…
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List of electrical work - seems a bit steep to me.
Hi, Had a sparky quote me for some work in the house - he says it doesn't need re-wiring, but this is his list of works and costs Garage - remove all old light switches, sockets and light and cabling. install 5 metal double sockets, 3 twin fluorescent lights (it is a tandem length garage) Sitting room - remove old wall…
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porch saga continues
Following quotes from upvc window companies I have now had a local builder out for a quote. The builder has said that because we have a cellar that runs the length of the house, any footings for the porch will have to be dug down lower than the cellar which is approx 6ft down. The rational behind it being if he only digs…
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New Window Quote
Hiya, wondering if anyone can help me. Having one new window put into the house 210cm length 110cm width. Have been quoted £630 is that about right? Cheers in advance
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Flat roof repair (garage)
My neighbour and I share a garage, the roof of which was leaking. Her father (not a builder, but an experienced enthousiast) offered to fix the roof for £ 250 (our share of materials). This involved removing the felt and the bitumen and laying OSB and fiberglass. He spent 5 days, mostly working on his own, sometimes with…
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Are my quote in the right region for a upvc porch
Hi all, New to this site and wondered whether anyone would provide an opinion on an equitable price for the following work to my porch. I have currently had two window firms out who both quoted £5,000 however I have mangaged to haggle both down to £4,000, although one offers buy now pay Sept 11 which is appealing. The…
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Electrical work quote
Hi, Wonder if you could comment on whether this is a fair quote? Materials * 1No. 10 W 17TH ED CONSUMER UNIT £ 65.00 * 8No. MCB £ 20.00 * 10No. 20MM GROMETS £ 1.00 * 10MTR 10MM EARTH £ 10.00 * TRUNKING £ 10.00 * 2No. GLOBE LIGHTS £ 8.00 * 2NO. 100W LAMPS £ 2.00 * 2No. EARTH CLAMPS £ 2.00 * PARKING £ 14.00 1. NO RCD…
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Full bathroom refurb
Weve been quoted £3200 for a 2.6m x 2m full bathroom refurb. The price includes: Removal of bathroom suite including shower tray and cubicle Knock off tiles and plaster, reline with plasterboard in preperation for tiles False ceiling with parador ceiling panels and new spotlights fitted Extractor fan fitted Refit bathroom…
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En suite bathroom quote - thoughts?
Hello I'd welcome some advice/opinion/thoughts on the following quote that I've received re my en suite bathroom. I have already purchased a shower cubicle and tray, toilet, new sink and pedestal and tiles. The quote is to: Remove existing shower (including cubicle and tray), existing toilet, sink and tiles and disposal…
