-
New build downlighters/voiding electrical warranty.
This isn't so much a quote query but bare with me. I'm buying a new build which is due for completion in October. As part of the upgrades I would like downlighters in the courners of certain rooms, some on the landing/hall, also some in the kitchen and bathrooms. In total it works out between 40-45 lights throughout the…
-
Cultivating my garden
Is £120 a good price to cultivate my garden of 5X5 meters? (Near Bristol). I called a local guy with a rotovator who advertise in the local ads He was quoting for 4 to 5 hours work. The soil is quiet soft with fair amount of sandy loam and on top all we have is the old lawn.
-
Boiler quote
Local plumber has quoted us £1890.00 (+VAT) to do the following: 1. remove existing combi boiler 2. supply and fit Worcester 28i Junior combi boiler with horizontal flue and radio frequency controls 3. install condense pipe into existing drain pipe. He has worked on our system before (we had 2 new radiators fitted a few…
-
How much does lintel replacement normally cost?
We're in the process of buying a 3 bed house which needs some repair work carried out in order to release the whole mortgage (the lenders are holding back £1000). The main work to be done is the house needs rewiring, and a lintel above the front window requires replacing (although the surveyor actually said there was no…
-
Roof repair in Oxford
Hi Can anyone Recommend a good roofer in Oxford. I live in a Victorian terrace and the bathroom roof is leaking during heavy rain. I have removed part of the ceiling from the inside and the roof is slate onto battens (no felt). I have gone up a ladder and had a quick look at the roof and cant see any obvious signs of where…
-
Wooden floor fitting
How much should I expect to pay to fit wooden floor? Looking at around 36m2 just looking for rough labour cost in North West London.
-
Another Boiler replacement thread
Sorry....... Based in North Cheshire. I've had 2 quotes... wondering if it's worth getting more in? Work spec is* Remove existing conventional style Potterton boiler and replace (in the same position) with Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30CDi Combi boiler * Fit standard Horizontal Flue and make good existing flue opening * Fit…
-
Re-wire and Re-plumb quote
We have used the same plumber/electrician for years and now need a big job done. Re-wire , re-plumb and fit a new bathroom suite.It is a 1930's 3 bed semi. He has quoted £8,000 is this quote reasonable.We still have the really old electric fuse box etc and old radiators and pipework so it all needs stripped out. Thanks for…
-
Total bathroom redesign
Our bathroom is in desperate need of improvement. We had no extractor fan until a few weeks ago, no heating (so lots of condensation and mould problems) and the mixer tap is now broken so having a shower is difficult. It can be done, but isn't particularly enjoyable. :( So, I've been busy researching, buying, getting…
-
Survey Work
Hello, Would appreciate some help, I already have a thread running here (https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3134308) but I tihnk it may be on the wrong board. Essentially I am trying to find out roughly how much this work is going to cost from a Survey on our house, which we are selling (Part Ex): 1. Slipped…
-
Conservatory or Orangery?
Hi everyone, We're currently considering either a conservatory or an orangery for the side of the house. It would be 4m X 3m, the longest side would be against the house. So far, we've been quoted £25k for the orangery, & £12k for a conservatory, a big difference! I'm a bit more in favour of the orangery as it's better…
-
Tribune Premier water system
Hi All I've been given two quotes to replace my Tribune Premier unvented pressurised water tank. First quote £1,200 cash including fitting and the second £850. How reasonable are these quotes? Can anybody help me? Thanks
-
£5500 to dryline & skim a 2 bed house??
Does this sound expensive? My house is old - the existing plaster's in a terrible state, nearly every wall is blown. The quote is to remove loose plaster, dryline the whole house and skim, inc stairs. It's a small 2 bed terrace. The Builder said it would take 2 weeks. The ceilings are already freshly skimmed. Muchas…
-
Quote: shower cubicle - replacing damaged pipeworks then retiling whole cubicle
I have a quote from a Manchester based plumber, the cold shower inlet pipe was damaged when trying to DIY fit a new shower mixer (it is a gravity fed combi bolier shower ie not electric). Basically drilled a hole into the pipe behind the tiles so it all has to come off now. the plumber has quoted me for the following items…
-
External render - remove old stuff and re-render
I'm having an extension done and rendered with smooth render, but the builder has not included the cost of removing the existing pebbledash render and re-rendering the existing part of the building. He's given me a figure to do this extra work, but it seems steep to me. Can anyone advise me what I should be expecting to…
-
Quote for bathroom
Hello I'd be grateful if any plumbers/ bathroom installers could cast their eye over this quote: Bathroom. Stripping out Strip out and dispose of remaining wall tiles. Strip out and dispose of existing shower cubical and tray. Cut out plaster board to shower enclosure area and replace with aqua board. Make good walls ready…
-
Bricklayer's quote...OK? & couple of questions.
I've got a local bricklayer's quote: 1) to build a brick wall (single thickness) to close up the open side of my back porch, with red bricks. The size is 35 inches W x 80 inches H. To tie into existing brickwork and build onto existing concrete foundation. 2) to remove the broken step (70 inches wide) and replace by…
-
removal of gas fire and associated pipework
hi all, quick question. getting rid of an old gas fire (cannon misermatic) and putting in an electric wall mounted one. got all the electrical work covered as my dad is an electrician (and rewired the house when i bought it) just need some help with quotes from the gas side of things. been told i need a gas safe engineer…
-
Soundproofing of 3 rooms
Just wondered what everyone thought of this quotation. All rooms have a wall approx 4m wide by 3 or 3.5m high approx. "To supply and install: Lounge Gypwall Staggered Stud Acoustic Partition System Skim wall Bring electric sockets forward Replace coving and skirting Move doorway 100mm to allow for acoustic wall and re-fit…
-
Conservatory quote
Having some work done on house - was looking at a single storey extension at rear of property but came out too expensive (£36k + without fitting kitchen etc). Back to drawing board and decided on knocking small galley kitchen into dining room and putting conservatory on back (2.6 x 4 m). Builder will do dwarf wall etc so…
