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Installing TRVs
Hi all, All our radiators have screw valves and I want them replaced with TRVs. There are 11 radiators to do and I've been quoted around £550 (inc VAT) to supply, fit and ballance. Does this sound reasonable, and if not what would be a reasonable amount? Also, how much would people expect to pay for a service of a…
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does this sound about right?
i have had a quote off a plumber to fit some new appliances in my kitchen. new sink, gas hob and washing machine. all still in the exsiting place apart from the washing machine (moved about 2 foot away) he has already done 1st fix (whatever that means :p ) i'm a woman and don't understand :D he spent approx 3 hours doing…
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Quote-Rendering a Detached House
Hi, Hope someone can help. We have a 3 bedroomed detached house which is pebble dashed and painted over white. We now want a smooth finish. We have had a quote for a special render called K-Rend which uses a silicone base and comes in a coloured finish, house will never need repainting, any dirt is hosed off. The quote is…
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Hall, stairs and landing plastering cost?
I'll be ringing around plasterers next week, so I've not had any quotes yet. Just thought I'd ask on here for a rough idea of what to expect. My hall stairs and landing could do with re-skimming. The walls and ceilings are both a mess. I want to be able to have a painted finish instead of wallpaper. It's a 3 bed semi.…
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How much to fix 'inadequate lintel' over french doors?
Hiya Just had a valuation back for a house I'm offering on and it says 'inadequate lintel' is likely to have caused cracking over the double french doors. It says it's not significant or progressive. I've not ordered a Structural Survey yet. Does anyone have any ideas of the most it could cost to fix? Thanks! B
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Combi Boiler quotes
Been quoted for new combi boiler install with removal of water tanks and cylinder, do these quotes seem ok? Quote 1 Vaillant eco tec plus 831 plus horizontal flue new gas 22mm gas pipe in line scale reducer fernox boiler buddy integral electro mecanical 24 hour time switch honeywell room thermostat disconnect existing feed…
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Fencing costs
Hi ,I have no idea what i should be paying for 11 x 6ft interlap fence panels with concrete posts and gravel boards to be erected,it is a straight run and they will be moving the old wooden fence ETC.I have had 2 quotes so far and they differ by 50% from local companies any help would be appreciated the panels are fair…
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Fair price for fitting 3 Radiators???
Hi We have 3 old style school type heavy radiators that need to be fitted where existing rads are. The exisiting rads have been removed and pipe has been bought etc to fit them. They have been blasted through with water to clean them and fill them, so am assuming that they generally need to be fitted to exisiting pipe and…
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Recommend a window specialist
Hi I am looking for a company in the Merseyside area to fit all new windows and a porch. I've got someone from Vision coming out on the 28th for a quote but was hoping for some recommendations. My budget isn't the biggest but I obviously want to make sure it is done properly and they are certified. Thanks
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Guide prices needed ASAP!
Need some help in estimating prices to refurb a 1930s bungallow in Scotland It's a good size 3 bed (2 double/1 single) with dining room, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, lean-to scullery. It need a total modernisation, while keeping as many of the original art neavou features such as fireplaces as possible. a) New electrics…
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Patio Installer
Can anyone recommend a good patio installer in/ around Basingstoke?
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kitchen renovation
hi, Have removed a shower room that was attached to the kitchen. We've knocked all the walls down and removed the toliet and stuff. We need an electrician to remove the shower, power cable and bathroom light string. We were also thinking of asking him to change the shower power cables so that they are now attached to the…
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2 bed house refurb
hi guys got a 2 bed house that i need to refurb both bedrooms have a gas pipe going to them and both rooms down stairs so here is a list of thing i need doing: take the gas pipes out of bedrooms reskim whole house fix guttering fix damp new kitchen inc tile's new bathroom but need floor concrete floor diging up as there is…
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Kitchen and dining room to kitchen/diner
Hi there. West Cornwall, where labour is usually very reasonable. Following work needs doing. Kitchen stripping, lino and dining room carpet removed 2.6 meter stud wall with electrics and door frame and door removed removed wall area tidied up Ceiling skimmed to cover artex 1 new electric point installed Floor tiled…
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Fitting new consumer unit in large house
My friend recommended her electrician to me because he was very thorough and provided all the right certificates that you need by law. He had put a new consumer unit in her flat and she paid £350. I was really shocked because he quoted me nearly £700 (just for the unit, apparently I don't need any more earth stuff as it is…
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Work on roof/chimneys
Been quoted £2000 plus VAT (incl. labour, scaffolding, materials) for the following on 2 bed Victorian mid-terrace:- Rake out and Repoint 2 chimney stacks Rebed tiles along ridge New lead flashings, replacing worn zinc flashings Am in Cardiff area. Is this a fair price? Cheers in advance.
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cost to recover bay window roof
looks like i need to recover a flat roof to the bay window. Any ideas what I will be looking at cost wise?
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Clearing a drain
Post 2/2 We are buying a hosue and the survey has identified some rubble in the front draina nd sold material and paper in the other. Survey suggests it has overflowed to path level recently. It isnt currently blocked but the visible debris needs clearning, does anyone have an idea of cost?
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Lining a Finlock Gutter - cost?
Hi there, post 1 of 2 I am afraid. Buying a house that needs some work. It is a 3 bed end of terrace and the finlocks are leaking causing damp. Had a look on the net and there are various liners that can be installed but does anyone have an idea of cost?
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Haggling!
I don't know about any other part of the country but here in Wiltshire getting tradesmen who aren't booked up for months is really difficult - in a tile shop earlier 3 tilers have said to stop giving them work as they are booked up until January! So threads that recommend haggling people down are certainly not relevant in…