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Plastering quote
skim walls and ceilings in 4 12x12 rooms remove 2 MDF partition walls and replace with plasterboard skim ceilings and walls of a staircase (after replacing 1 side of the staircase which is MDF constructed and replcae with plasterboard) Plasterboard a ceiling in a 10 x 7 room (previously had polystyrene tiles on it) then…
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Garage roof repair
My Mums flat garage roof needs mending/replacing. She's had a quote for £540. This states - Lift up garage roof, fit 2 new roof supports, fix loose roof support, tidy up electrical wires and re felt roof. Guaranteed for 10 ten years. Is this reasonable? Thank you
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Shower installation
After having huge trouble getting a plumber where I live to give me a quote (is everyone in east anglia changing their bathrooms at the moment?) I am not sure if the quite I have been given is fair. My cold water pressure is fine but from the hot is not amazing so I thought I could get away with an electic shower but the…
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painting 2 bedrooms & hallway / staircase / landing
just trying to get a feel of what the going rate for labour in SE London is for a painter / decorator to paint 2 bedrooms (11' x 9' and 14'4 x 11'3) and a small hallway / staircase / landing, including all ceilings, skirting boards, door frames and doors. thanks.
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Rough costs of a shell build
Hi I am thinking of building a 2 storey extension 6.7m x 5m Im only after the shell build as I will finish it off myself. Does anyone have a rough cost?? any help grateful cheers
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roof quote
What do people think? £160 - Replace 2 slates / Re-fix 2 slipped slates £95 re-point and re-bed ridge where necessary £120 to cut 3 slates and insert in crown pots on stand-ups as rain caps £40 to swap two pots around (unused to gas flue and vice versa so can be cowled) £60 to re-flaunch and make good So far - £475 plus…
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Cavity wall insulation
Hello We have just had a quote for £262 to have cavity wall insulation installed at our home. We have a 3 bedroom semi.. Would be interested to know how much other people are paying! Thank you in advance for any replies. Sak46
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Quote for Replacement Facias, Soffits & Guttering
Guys, Just recently got a guy to come round ( friend's recommendation) to give me a price for replacing all my Facias, soffits and guttering on my 3 Bed semi, Bay windows at front AND back. Gave me a price of £2050. Seems on the high side to me after a few chats, of course will get a few more. He has since sent the…
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en suite bathroom quote sounds v high
Builder just quoted £6000 to replace a tiny en suite bathroom. We want a new shower cubicle in that semi circular D shape (door slides rather than opens out as room is tiny) with mixer tap and detachable rail based shower head; new basin with small storage unit underneath and new toilet. New floor probably necessary too…
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Plastering Quote - help please
Hi, I am looking for advice on a quote my father has received. The job is a kitchen ceiling. The total area is approx 16m2. At the moment it is artexted. There is damage to one area of about 3m x 1M. He has been quoted £550 and the builder says he will replace the whole ceiling with new board and then skim. I feel this is…
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Wooden double glazing
Hi there wrote off to a number of companies earlier this week for an estimation for the cost of replacing approx 20 windows with hardwood wooden windows in a traditional casement style (for mid 19th century cottage) We're based in Cheshire. Smallest window 600x900, Average size of windows 120x100, largest window 150x130…
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UVPC External door
Looking to get a new plastic external door fitted. please can someone advise how much this should set me back assuming standard door dimensions. thanks john
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Kitchen Quote
I'm trying to work out at the moment whether or not a quote from a kitchen fitter is a good one or not, and was wondering if anyone here can help? The kitchen is around 3.5 * 2.75m, and in need of a complete refit. The quote is for: JJO kitchen units - around 12 (5 wall, 4 base, integrated dishwasher, corner unit,…
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Exterior window decoration quote
19 windows, 8 of which are upstairs, 2 doors...outside only....I'm hoping the quote of £7.5k is OTT.... some are in a bad state and need re-puttying. quote includes this and the (expensive ) paint and scaffolding.
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Tiler charging too much
We got a quote from a tiler to fully tile our bathroom , both walls and floor. He quoted us £530 before he started the work. Now that he has finished he wants £770. Surely this is way too much, I understand that tradesmen may go over budget but to add a further 45% seems exessive! To add to it, we also gave him an extra…
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British Gas 330 Red Light Fault F5 - How much to fix?
My father had a brand new boiler system fitted 5 years ago through British Gas. There hasn't been a problem until tonight and I have turned it off (reset) and turned it back on and it keeps with the same message F5. How much should I expect to pay to fix this problem? I think it needs a service anyway. But would help to…
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Quote Brick Wall and 2 UPV Windows
Is this quote fair: Supply and fit 2 new white upvc windows 1 windows measures 49 x 40 inches and will have one right hand side opening. 2nd window measures 16 x 28 inches and will have no openings (small window inside airing cupboard) *I have measured windows approximate but builder has properly measured them - both…
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Asbestos roof removal
I have a detached garage which I wish to knock down- it measures approx 16 x 8 (ft). My concern is I believe the roof is asbestos (how do i know for sure?) also I have been quoted £500 for the asbestos roof removal/ disposal- is that reasonable? Location: havering, Essex- if anyone knows anything about above or can assist,…
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Venetian Blinds + Installation
We have decided to put venetian blinds in every room and have just been visited by one company who have quoted us £1250 Inc installation Rough breakown = aluminium 25mm (golden pecan colour) 2 of 1.5m x 2.5m 2 " 1.m x 1.5m 1 " 2.5m x 2m 1 " 2m x 1.5m Does that seem excessive? is it alot cheaper to install them yourself?
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Howdens kitchen price
Just got a quote back from Howdens for their Saponetta Beech range and was wondering if I got a decent price or not. The kitchen is 4200x2000 with the following spec: Product Discount Net Price 1 Sbe Nh 600 3 dwr Base 75% £70.25 1 Sbe Nh 800 HL Base 75% £73.00 1 Sbe Nh 800 H/L Cnr Base Unit 75% £57.25 1 Sbe Nh 931 HL crn…
