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New roof quote is it fair
Hi I was quoted today for a semi detached roof replacement using small clay tiles similar to the existing tiles of £15000. The company has traded for 30 years. The man said the roof did not need replacing but repaired -quote awaited. Does this sound right?
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Quote for boiler part & fitting
OK had a plumber round due to our boiler going wring and got the water currently back on but no heating. The below has gone and he has quoted us £160 all in give or take which we thought was a lot due to us only having it 2 years ish.. GLOW-WORM 24cxi Part no: 801192 Diverter Valve motor GC Part No: E27211 Just rung…
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REPLACING STEAMED UP DG WINDOWS/Hinges
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Plasterer Quote - Is this reasonable?
Evening all, Looking for some of your opinions on whether I have had a reasonable quote for plastering. All rooms stripped to plasterboard and looking to get freshly skimmed as well as all the ceilings. I'm sorry I dont have measurements but the below rooms are all of average size. We have a reasonable lounge, 2 bedrooms,…
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Kitchen Italia
We have just had our kitchen fitted by Kitchen Italia and I would like everyone to know how fantastic it is. The design service was personal and not pushy. The designer drew the plans by hand in full consultation with us and added what we wanted while making great suggestions of additional features. All units were…
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under stairs cupboard
£285 including labour and materials area is 2.3m x 1.93m it will have 3 doors. 3 sheets of 18mm mdf fixing and glue 3 oval knobs 9 cupboard hinges 1.2m of chrome rail
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Patio
Been quoted about £800 for a 3x3 metre patio in the garden. This covers the entire installation (including the base) and materials. Is this reasonable?
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Replacing standard boiler & flush system
Hi all, Another plea for some feedback on whether this central heating quote sounds OK. I have had the following quote from an RGI recommended by a friend: Total £2020 which includes: - supply and fit new Glow-worm Ultracom 24 HXI boiler (not combi) - timer/programmer for full 7 day control (not sure of the make) -…
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Cost to extend over a garage
Hi I'm aware this would depend on foundattion strength, but any rough ideas on cost to extend over a double length garage. Just a small extension, with a view to creating two ensuite bathrooms? Not worried about bathroom / plumbing / drainage costs, more the architectural and construction side of things - matching existing…
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Chimney Stack
We are in the process of buying a house and the homebuyers report has advised that there are a number of issues with the chimney. It said that the chimney stack needed repointing, that the flaunching needed replacing and that the chimney pot needed covering. Please can anyone advise a ballpark figure of how much this may…
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Cost for plastering/ skimming in Manchester?
We live in a traditional Victorian Manchester terraced house with relatively high ceilings. Our hall stairs and landing need skimming or possibly patching up and relining. The lounge and dining room are knocked through into one big room. There is an annoying picture rail at eye height (right where you actually need to hang…
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Quote please - double doors between rooms
Hi, could someone give me a ball park figure please........ .......for knocking through between two reception rooms and installing double glass doors. House is a 30's semi - front room is slightly wider than back room. Thanks.
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building maintenance/ Damp reports
Hello, me again, this is my new favourite website, I can't believe how much useful info there is, particularly in this sub-section! Sorry, if I have posted in the wrong place. If you have come across my other posts you will know we have had problems with our flat roofs and GCH. I am now concerned about the general…
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radiator flush and remedial work
hello, this is my second post and as you can see the saga continues! We recently moved into our 1930's house which has a number of problems, I have already posted about our leaking flat roofs. In addition, our boiler which is a Worcester, only 3 years old, keeps loosing pressure. I have had a trained GCH engineer out once…
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Cost of fitting a kitchen...could you glance over this please
Hi All Could do with some help regarding the following quote to fitting a kitchen, if you please: Works to be completed Decommission * Drain and decommission existing kitchen * Remove 17.5m sq tile, repair floor with self-leveller * Remove wall tiles, wall paper from ceiling, coving and skirting * £450 Pipe work and prep…
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Architect fees, is this reasonable?
Hello everybody, I would really appreciate your help with this and please forgive me if its a slightly long post but I just want to give as much detail as I can. I've bought a 2 bed Victorian semi detatched house that I need to do work to. It needs a top to bottom renovation and replacing a rear (falling apart)…
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Cost of replacing flat roof on garage
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Any recommendations for a roofer in the Glasgow / Paisley area
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this in, but I need to get my slate roof and gutters replaced and I was looking for any recommendations of reliable roofing companies in the Glasgow or Paisley area. Thanks Tom
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How does this look (mostly bathroom related)?
Hi I would be grateful for the following quoted items. The main job involves some damp proof tanking work (which I am comparing between a number of companies), but there are also some ancillary jobs. It would be useful if everything could be done by the one contractor. I live in London so am duly expecting to have my pants…
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Is this quote fair? Fireplace installation
Have just had someone round to quote for a new fireplace. Its the first one, and I'm going to get other quotes in the meantime, but was just wondering for now. Need the old gas fire removing and the old 70s stone fireplace removing, then replaced with a victorian style solid fuel fire with cast insert, hearth and mantel.…
