Is this quote fair?

Archives for August 2011

New combi boiler + radiators
I've had 2 quotes for installation of a new combi boiler + radiators, and they sound high to me: Quote 1: Supply + fit new Ideal Logic Combi boiler to include tme clock + room stat Supply + fit 4 radiators to include all pipework and valves Strip out old gas + water heaters, make good Run new gas supply from meter to…
plastering a garage conversion - how much should i expect to pay?
How much should i expect to pay for our recent garage conversion to be plastered?
Quote for day rate for labourer
Hiya Got lots of small jobs that need doing round the house such as new loo sit fitted (ive tried and cant get the old one off no matter what i do) curtain rails fitted loft hatch opening made bigger and ladders installed loft area tidied - boarded out basically small area of re-pointing at back of house hand rail…
Combi replacement quote
I've had a couple of quotes now for replacement combi boiler. Could someone have a look over this and advise as to whether this price sounds about right for the work being carried out and which woul dbe the better option to go for? Remove old Baxi 80he combi and replace with new condensing combi boiler, will require new…
Need a rewire for Terraced House in Gtr Manchester. How much should it be?
My partner & I have just purchased a small run down terraced House in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester. Downstairs, The property has two rooms and 1 Kitchen. Upstairs, the Property has a tiny landing, 2 Bedrooms & 1 Toilet/Bathroom. The House is in dire need of a rewire. How much should we expect to pay for a full rewire?…
Roofing - quote ok?
Hi. We have 4 ridges on our roof. The ridge tiles are slightly loose and the mortar needs replacing. To do this we have been quoted just under £900 Inc VAT. We are awaiting other quotes. Does this sound reasonable? Should be 2 days work. Incidentally, is this something that should have been picked up on a homebuyers…
Daily rate for a brickie??
Hi, we're currently building a new house in Yorkshire and have a local brickie doing the brick work. We're just a little unsure whether the money he's asking is fair. For the first few weeks we agreed a rate of £350 per 1000 bricks and we were happy with that, as was the brickie. However, he's now changed his mind saying…
Boiler replacement cost?
We have just had a new hot water cylinder installed with all new pipes and radiators throughout the property. We now need a new sealed system boiler and we're about to start getting some quotes in for the work. The new boiler will be going in exactly the same place as the old one so it's just a straight swap. I'm guessing…
Painting quote
Hi, Not used a decorator previously and I'm a bit unsure about a quote I have received. It's for my bedroom which is approx 5mx3m and adjoing dressing room 3mx2m. The dressing room has built in wardrobes all around so it is just the ceiling that needs painting. I have a barn conversion so the ceilings are high and beams…
Electrician - hourly rate
Hi all Got a quote for a boiler feed needs moving. Hence asked a 'trician has quoted £30 an hour plus parts for the boiler feed move (approx 3M across garage to a different wall). Does this sound fair? Thanks in advance
Recommision Boiler/Heating System
Hi, Im in the process of buying a repossesed house in the Derbyshire area. The heating system has been drained so I was how much it is likely to cost to get it back up & running. Its a 4 bed house with approx 9 radiators. Can anyone give me an idea how much it will cost to get it back up & running. Thanks
Recommision Boiler/Heating System
opps double post
Painting & Decorating -
Hi everyone - Just would like your opinon on the quote I have had - I've never had anyone in to do this stuff before so I'm very unsure. We live in a 3 bed mid terrace, we wanted the hall, stairs and landing painted including the woodwork. Also in one bedroom, we want one wall stripping & re-papering. Chap has given us a…
Scaffolding and Painting
Hello Everyone, I am going to create another thread about whether I should even be on the hook for this work, but for the meantime I just want to see how reasonable the freeholders estimate is. If it is like any of the other work he has tried to get quotes for it will be overpriced and most likely the service would be…
Quote for fitting kitchen and other jobs
Hi guys Need opinions on a quote I've just had for fitting a new kitchen (supplied by us) and some re-decoration work. I'll list the details below. I'm thinking the quote for installing the kitchen is a bit steep... FIREPLACE REMOVAL. * Remove existing fireplace. (stone built 1970's job) * Install customer supplied…
Replacement Sash windows - which wood?
Hello, I am replacing my sash and case windows with new double glazed timber windows. I have had 2 quotes; one for treated redwood and the other for Majau which seems to be a species of meranti. I am having 4 windows made and the quote for redwood is £4200 and Majau (meranti) is £5000. I have done some research and it…
Architect Fees Quote
Hello Everybody, Please can someone help me with some advise. I am planning on an extension to my house and garage conversion and the architect has quoted me roughly £3,500 plus VAT. Does this seem reasonable. I though it was quite excessive. The house is a 50s 3 bed semidetached house. Single Storey extension is required…
Stab in the dark - oil to gas
I know this is kind of doing things the wrong way round for this forum but we're about to complete on a 3 bed semi in Belfast. We're considering changing the house from oil central heating to gas and have no idea how much it is likely to cost. As I say it's 3 bed semi, as far as we can make out no radiators need replaced.…
Decorating inside 3 bed semi
I've been quoted £1150 to redecorate the following rooms in a smallish 3 bed semi: Hallway & landing - remove paper, make good, paint 2 coats Kitchen & pantry - make good and paint 2 coats emulsion Lounge/diner - make good and 2 coats emulsion 3 beds Loo Includes painting of 7 radiators & glossing of woodwork (i.e…
Complete re-wire
House needs completely rewiring (3 bed). Electrician said to rip out everything, new wires, box thing, sockets etc, all chased in would be about £1700 and 1 weeks work. Without going into specifics (as I don't know them) is that about right? Thanks

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

MSE News

Barclaycard's cutting minimum repayments – you could be in debt YEARS longer paying DOUBLE the interest
If you've got debt on a Barclaycard, it's likely the minimum you have to repay each month will be cut from July. If you're unaware, and don't act, you could stay in debt for many years longer and pay possibly £1,000s more in interest.
NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
If you've got a Spotify Individual, Duo or Family account you'll see prices rise by up to £2 a month (equivalent to £24 a year) in a month's time, the music streaming service has announced.
Subway customer? You've got until 14 May to use your loyalty scheme points before shake-up – here's what's happening
If you're a Subway Rewards member, you have until the end of Tuesday 14 May to spend any points you've built up – or lose them entirely.

View All

Is this quote fair?

Discussion List

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free