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Archives for August 2010

Replacement Double Glazed Units
Hi, I've got two front double glazed panes (approx 1150 x 1450mm) that need replacing due to cracks in them. Both require toughened glass supplied and fitted and I've been quoted £340 incl VAT by a local glazing company. Anybody know whether that sounds about right?
Wooden sash windows
Hi All, I have been using this site for the last few months and learned a lot but this is my first post. I have had a quote on 11 scandinavian softwood sliding sash windows and one door - supply only for just over 7k? I have looked online and on this site but really hard to get any rough prices so I don't have anything to…
Quote for fencing
I have had a quote for some fencing and wanted opinions as to whether or not its a fair price: Supply and fix 11 metres of 1.950 high close board, attach to existing fence. £275 At the moment I've got open board fencing (think thats what its called), the kids love climbing up and down it..meaning that anyone who wanted to…
New Kitchen Price
I have just been to a local kitchen supplier near where I live and he has given me a quote of £14000 for a fully bespoke fitted kitchen without worktops and some appliances. my kitchen is 7.5 metre by 5 metre. The kitchen includes: 18mm carcass 180 degrees hinges soft close damper system painted high gloss doors NOT vinyl…
Plumb a bath
£100 plus VAT to plumb a bath - is this OK?
Replacing gas coals
Hi The coals on my gas fire are starting to degrade and need replacing. I've been quoted 70 odd quid for the proper like for like coals, but think this is excessive. Does anyone know, are the cheap ones available on ebay for a tenner up to the job? Cheers
Garden fence quote
I've just had a quote for removal and disposal of my old fence and to replace with 35metres of 6ft high closeboard fencing with arris rails and wooden posts £2300 Does this seem fair?
New Combi Boiler Quotes
Hi We rent out our old house in Cambs, and the boiler died on Wednesday. I arranged, from Scotland, to get a few quotes for replacement of the boiler but the thing is we don't now anything about boilers and different types are mentioned on all the quotes. I wondered whether anyone could offer any comment on the…
New UPVC guttering and fascia boards
Hi all, Just a tentative enquiry to see how much I should expect to pay to remove my current (rather poor quality) guttering and timber fascias, and replace them with new plain white UPVC ones. I'm in a 2-bed mid-terrace, about 4m wide by 7m high up to the roof. Thanks in advance. EDIT: To include materials and labour.
New Boiler quotes - large range!?!
Hi I am looking to replace my whole central heating system. I currently have an open vented system (tanks in the loft, boiler and water cylinder). Most of the people who came to quote suggested going for a combi boiler. I have a three bedroom end of terrace house with one bathroom. The job involves replacing the boiler, as…
new drive
Hi all. I have a small drive and would like this re laid in block paving as it is old and sinking .I park my car on this drive every day i would also like the side of my bungalow paved also in block paving. in total the area is 72 metres square. Before i get a quote or two has anyone any idea what price i should be looking…
How much to fit plastic dry verges?
Just had a quote-4 bedroomed detached house in the North West-just under £2500. Don't know if this is reasonable. I'm sorting out the house prior to selling it so also wonder if it's worth having this work done. Thanks for any replies.
Quote for painting and decorating a 1 bed flat £880 (excl materials) excessive?
Hi, live in London and have received the following quote for my one bed flat. To give an idea of the size (I’m at work and cannot measure the walls) the whole flat has a ground space of 52m2. Property is 2.5 years old and walls are in good plastered state with minor cracks to be filled. In fairness the guy came recommended…
John Fredericks? Duraflex ?
Hello All We have received a couple of double glazing quotes. Through searches on here, ive seen the likes of Kommerling, Rehau mentioned not not John Fredericks or Durafex. Are these any good ? The John Fredericks is part of their "Ultimate Collection", using WHS Halo profiles. Glass is quoted as Planitherm. Not sure on…
Loft ladder and hatch
I have had a quote for a new loft hatch (we don't have one) with a deluxe loft ladder attached. We have a hole for the hatch with the wodden outside to it (sorry not sure of technical term) and the hole is about half a metre square so does not need altering. I am under the impression that the deluxe loft ladder is one that…
Quote for fitting shower screen and new loo seat
Can anyone please advise how much I should be paying for some-one to remove and fit a new shower screen and a new toilet seat? It is a built in toilet so the toilet will need to be pulled out in order to get to the fittings at the back. I am in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Also, the existing shower screen is one of the fold…
Replace garage
Does anyone have any experience of a galvanised steel garage, I have seen them from around £600 and was wondering if they are any good. It will be used more as a shed than a garage as the drive is too narrow to get a modern car up. It's to be used as a replacement for a now demolished concrete garage, so there is a good…
Plaster Removal / Insulating / Replastering
Hello. We have a period house with solid walls, with a couple of the bedrooms (upstairs) suffering from cold external walls in the winter. For each bedroom only two of the walls are external and I'm considering having the plaster removed from these, and fitting insulation before replastering. I've had a quote from a local…
How much for skimming wall?
I need a media wall I have created skimmed. The approx area is 13m2. There are a couple additional complications (I assume) of 3 recesses in the front of the wall, so additional trim work/edges. I'm in London. Any idea what a reasonable price would be for this? Of course, I will get a couple quotes, but if a figure comes…
Carpet Cleaning
Room approx 5m x 5m, carpet cleaning quote at £165. Does this seem steep to anybody? Not keen on hiring the cleaning machine and doing it myself. Any comments much appreciated!

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