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Fix manhole
Had to lift the manhole cover on my concrete drive. It looks like the original cover was a 2.5t pedestrian cover. The frame has split and on removal all the concrete anchoring the cover has broken off and fallen down the hole meaning the lid and frame now falls down into the shaft. Rendering has also broken away inside the…
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Yet another Boiler Quote
I have moved to a house with a ideal mexico cf100 floor standing boiler but the radiators take a long time to get warm. I have received (3) quotes and recommendations from local fitters but they all suggest something different. The current system is open vented gravity system, stored hot water and 13 radiators First quote…
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Quote for replacement central heating
We need to change an old floor standing boiler with a nice new combi, change all the rads but keep the sizing the same. Add TRV's and move the boiler nearer to the services. I will remove all old piping and tanks from site. We have been quoted on a Valiant 831 EcoTec £4800 not inc VAT! Seems very very expensive to me, even…
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Quote for replacing two extractor fans. Fair?
I have had a quote to replace two extractor fans in two bathrooms and to fix a bedroom ceiling light which turns itself off (not because the bulbs have blown but because a wire may be loose). The quote is about £240 for everything including labour. Labour has been quoted at £100.00. Is this a fair price? What do you guys…
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Secondary Glazing
Hi Community, I am looking to get the window in my bedroom secondary glazed, it already has double glazing but it’s not enough to keep the noisy neighbours music at bay. I never replaced or asked quotes for any kind of windows so i have no idea what the price is for a secondary glazed window. Anyone could shed some light…
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More windows!
Ok, I've read through a lot of posts on here and I still can't decide which of these to go with. 1st quote (just to see what it could be like) Everest, pushy salesman who did all the calling the manager rubbish even though i'd already said not to bother. Eventually said 7k after he'd applied all his discounts. Got the hump…
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Fitting of Outside Tap
Hi there I am looking to buy a new build house and they do not come with an outside tap fitted as standard. I have been quoted £120 by the housebuilder to put one in. I think this is steep, please could you let me know if I am just being stingy. I am aware that you can get kits to do this yourself, but I am not very handy…
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Quote for new fence
Hello Any views on this quote to remove and replace our garden fence in SW London please? The job is to remove our very rickety old fence and posts, no significant clearance of plants or roots involved. Supply and install 12 metres of pine, pressure treated closeboard fence. 1.8 metre high including gravel board. The fence…
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Quote for plastering
Our bathroom is approximately 6 ft. by 8 ft. There's a small vestibule outside it that's 8 ft. by 2 ft. These two spaces, plus the ceilings, need plastering. The quote I've been given is £700 + VAT, which strikes me as a bit on the high side. I've been getting quotes on a 16 ft. by 8 ft. bedroom that are around £350 -…
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How much for 4 double sockets and connecting up induction hob?
Hi there, We have a new circuit board so that should be up to date. How much might it be to do the above in the kitchen? Thanks in advance for any replies.
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idead of a 1mtr x 3.5mt single story house extension
hi, i live in co durham and am wanting to extend my living room by 1mtr x 3.5 mtrs i have no idea whatsoever what this would cost could anyone please give me an idea of a price im not looking for the exact price just in the region of so i have some sort of an idea if i can afford it before i call some builders, also would…
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quote for new kitchen
Hi People, we just thought of refurbishing our kitchen (3mx1.8m). Basically what we went is, remove all the old ones out, (not too many cabinets though), and put the new units/worktops in. new sink and a tap,laminate the floor. Looking for a very basic/economy kitchen. I got a quote yesterday and it is for £1550 (doesnt…
