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Is this quote right? Rewire
Hi, We are looking for some advice. We have been offered on a mortgage on the condition we get electrical reports and a quote on the work that needs to be done to 'fix' whats there. Its 3 bed semi detached in London and we were told by the electrican it needs a complete rewire to meet current standards. We have been quoted…
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another boiler quote
moving from oil to gas....+ moving location of boiler from kitchen to loft remove boiler/tank etc install Worcester greenstar 30/CDI combi run gas pipe through floors etc to loft from new gas connection install condensing drain install honeywell wireless wireless stat add sentinal total £2896 + vat thought it was a touch…
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kitchen rewiring
In reality house needs rewiring as previous occupant over 25yeats ago wired house using wrong cable and no earth on lights, and no proper ring main. We decided to get house rewired in parts with the higher risk areas first. Kitchen 10x double socket faces 6x single lights switches (for under unit lights) all cables (about…
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Alpine finish render
I have had an extension built and the outside of the house has been rendered, to match the existing building it will require an alpine finish render. Does anyone know how much this would cost for a tradesman to do by the m2? thanks
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British Gas Homecare Magnaclean Quote
Have recently had our annual service and the British Gas Engineer has advised us to have a magnaclean fitted as we have a noise coming from the boiler. He suggested it was due to scale (heat exchanger kettling) and hence the reason for the need to fit a magnaclean. We've been quoted £330.00 and was wondering if this is…
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New Gutterings
I have been quoted £835.00 for 2 new gutterings, 1 downpipe and 2 facia boards for a 2 bed terrace, is this a fair price?? When viewing the price of the individual products at B&Q etc they seem extremely cheap in comparision with the quoted price.......please advise. Thanks
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Fair price for en-suite fitting
Hi, Can you please comment on the price below for fitting an ensuite? Work is as follows: - Rip-out old ensuite (Shower, Basin, Toilet, Shower Tiles, Splashback) - Install new-plasterboard for shower alcove - Board floor for floor tiles - Plumb in new shower-pump and dual-diverter mixer valve - fit new shower enclosure and…
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How much to rewire a two bed 50's original wiring house
Hi Guys, I am in need of some advice, I have just purchased a house that has not had its wiring updated since the original install in the 50's. I need a complete rewire consisting of 20 double sockets and 9 pendant lights with switches, extractor in bathroom and new consumer unit. The problem is I have three massively…
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Lone woman buying wreck of a house! help!
Hello, this seems to be the best place to post. I am recently divorced and am buying a wonderful house which is stuck in the 70s. I don't have any money at all to do it up.:rotfl: I have had a few quotes in for work on the floors which I am happy with and have chosen a chap to go with. However, I need a ton of artex…
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Cost of fitting new lights?
Hey Just wondered if anyone could give a rough idea for the cost of a handyman or electrician to fit new lights? (Replacing tatty white ceiling rose with new pendent lights). Cheers
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Quote for painting front door and house.
I have a middle of terrace house with rough bumpy render, wood front door and small peaked roof over it. Its all been neglected a bit and the sun has peeled all the paint off something chronic. Just had quote in to sort it out, came back with this: Prep rendering, remove loose/flaking debris, fill etc Prep door/frame,…
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Need Ceiling Plastered! how much you i pay?
Hi guys previously had woodchip on hallway roof. I have steam and removed this now down to the plasterboard. Require it to be plastered now. We previously had our bedroom roof done and entire livingroom. Job was done on side for cash @ around 8m2 Based in Central Scotland ( Fife ) Hallway is approx 15m2
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Upvc double glazed sash windows
I need to replace my sash windows at home and having visited the last Grand Design show, I was quite impressed with a window company called Grabex co uk. They got double glazed UPVC sahses imitating wood, A rated for a very good price. Has anyone got any experience dealing with them? I believe they are Polish and haven't…
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How much should I pay for new windows?
I'm expecting a quote for some new windows from my existing builder and what to be in a position to assess whether it is reasonable or not. There are a total of three windows to be replaced. They will be wooden framed, i.e. not UPVC due to planning regs. The sizes are approx: 60cm*80cm 50cm*60cm 120cm*100cm Thanks in…
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Double Glazing quote
Hi I have had 2 quotes from local double glazing companies in Kent for the following windows and doors all rosewood finish 8 windows with side openings and fan lights Slim line PVCU 28mmm high grade Pilkington seeal unit £5258 Front door with side panel £1396 Back door £985 French doors £1826 Both quotes are more or less…
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Another Boiler Quote
Greetings all, so after having my lovely Powermax boiler condemned last week I have now received quote off the said company who condemned it. Ours is a 4 bed house, ensuite family bathroom, downstairs lav etc... we have been quoted £2540 for the following: supply and fit Valliant EcoTec 831 with vertical flue & clock,…
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New Bathroom Quote
My fiancee and I got the keys to our first house on Friday and we're now looking to completely replace the bathroom. We (perhaps naively) went to Wickes thinking their price would be reasonable and whilst the fixtures/fittings seems pretty good, their installation cost seems extortionate! The room is about 1.7mx2.2m and…
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Kitchen Electrical Quote
I have been quoted the following for our new kitchen - does it seem right? We are in Bristol. To fit 6No down lighters to kitchen area (supplied by yourselves) To provide socket outlets through out kitchen as per layout To provide switched 13A fused connection units supplying integrated kitchen accessories To provide…
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roof repairs
Hello, I have just got a quote for the following and wanted to see if it was fair enough: renew lead flashing around chimney, repair roughcast and coping stone supply and fit 25 roof tile vents replace 4 broken tiles, one at ridge clear moss no scaffolding involved. £2025 the man was highly recommended.
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Fencing Quote
Hi, I've just had a quote to remove existing fence and supply and fit 35m of 1.8m high close board panels on 150mm concrete gravel boards on sltted concerte posts. of £1974.00 including vat. does this sound fair? many thanks
