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New Boiler in loft quote and disposal query
Hi guys So finally got a full quote through for my new boiler going in the loft. (currently in the kitchen) Any thoughts? - Decommission and drain down central heating system - Remove tanks in the loft and redirect the pipework as necessary - Remove boiler and cylinder from existing pipework - Supply and install (Atmos…
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Double glazed sash windows
I need to replace a couple of wooden sash windows in a Victorian semi. They are approximately 110cm x 150cm. I want wood grain effect uPVC sliding sash replacements. I would rather use a local company rather than a national, and I am in Ascot, Berkshire. Saracen in Sunninghill were a respected company but have gone bust.…
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garage conversion electrics. please help
Does this sound fair to you? Fitting 6 spotlights in the ceiling fitting 4 new double sockets in the room Removal and refit of existing external downlighters switch to allow for door space into new conversion = £200. Just found out that need to pay certification fee on top though! approx £40
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New electrics quote - 3 bed house
Hi all Just had a quote as follows for my 3 bed semi-detached house. Would really appreciate any feedback: 23 x twin sockets to hall, landing, bedrooms 1, 2 and 3, lounge, dining room and kitchen New switches throughout 6 x pendants 2 x low energy fittings (downstairs and upstairs hall) 2 x smoke alarms 1 x switch fuse…
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Help! Re-pointing quote... any ideas?
I am about to try to get some quotations for re-pointing work needed for a pair of maisonettes like this:…
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Quote for fitting TVR's - does it sound reasonable?
I been given a quote to have 5 radiators in my home fitted with TVR's of £160. I don't know yet the quality of the TVR's to be fitted but at first glance does this seem a reasonable price? And is there anything I should be asking for etc? I've really struggled to find just one company to give me a quote hence asking on…
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floor sanding quotes
We have 70 m2 of wooden floor we want sanded and varnished. The house is empty, the floor boards in quite good condition. We also want the stairs done. It needs to be done within the month. We so far have 4 quotes. quote 1: local pine furniture shop, will have to hire some of the equipment. £1600 +VAT but won't do the…
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Architect fees for 40m2 extension
Hi everyone, Please could you give me an idea of what you would expect to pay an architect for drawing plans (including detailed spec), submitting for planning and building regs and tendering to builders for a 40m2 home extension (very simple living room and garage downstairs, shower room and bedroom upstairs)? Also would…
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Double Glazing quote. Rosewood Windows and Doors with lead.
Hi there, First time buying double glazing and we've been looking for a while! We've tried Everest (I think) and Coral and now we have a quote from a local firm with a good reputation. The local firm has the best quote at £4820. Does this sound like a good price? We don't know if there is room to haggle a bit and by how…
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skimming and covering artex
In one of our bedrooms (approx 9' x 12'), I am getting artex covered over on the ceiling and I have just removed some fabulous textured wallpaper, so the walls need skimming. I have been quoted £400 for the work, including materials. Does this sound like a good price? thank you.
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Wickes kitchen contracted installer quote - WOW.
Ok guys if someone could just have a quick look through this quote i had for some work required in addition to fitting a new kitchen from Wickes. Basically im having an external door bricked up, serving hatch blocked up, condenser boiler moved 3ft into the corner of the room along the same wall. This covers brickwork,…
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Boiler Quote for east London 1 bed flat
Hello All I got my first quote for a replacement Combi Boiler (Vailant Ecotec 24). The lookstimate is as folows (lookstimate due to no proper survey,no flow or pressure check etc). Work: 1. Drain system 2. Remove and dispose of old boiler 3. Make good external brickwork 4. Remove and dispose of feed/expansion tank and…
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Multiple Home Improvement Quotes in Nottinghamshire
Hey all, Just got some quote for a range of work for my newly purchased house. They look ok to me, but as a first time home owner I'm a bit outside my comfort zone. Quote 1: Refit of 4 piece bathroom (labour): £750 We'll be doing the tiling ourselves, so basically this is just to remove existing suite and install new one.…
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Engineered wood flooring-laying?
Have been quoted £1600 to lay 36m2 of engineered wood as a floating floor, + fit skirtings (new) in one room, lift and refit in another, and fit a mat well in flooring in hallway. Was initially quoted £1680 to lay in kitchen/diner, fit skirting there + fit kitchen-but flooring was to go in living room also…
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Cost of Fuse Board Replacement
Hello, I live in a 2 bed flat and I need earth bonding updating (from water) and installing for gas and a new fuse board (I have the old wire up yourself fuses!!) Does anyone now roughly how much this will cost just so I can get a rough idea if I am being taken for a ride when the quotes come in? I live about 10 north of…
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How much to rewire a kitchen
How much should it cost to rewire a kitchen? Basically all wall sockets are too low so they need to be moved up, and isntall power and switch cables for 3 under cupboard lights, power cables for fridge, washing machine, dish washer, cooker, hob and extractor, fire alarm. Thanks.
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Central Heating and replacement bathroom
What's a reasonable price to install a central heating system in a 2 bed house (it has nothing atm) and replace a bathroom suite(customer to supply all bathroom fittings) ?
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Quote for moving boiler - is this reasonable?
I'm building an extension and am moving my boiler from my existing kitchen into new kitchen. I've been quoted £1100 to do this. Is this a fair quote? Also the boiler - a Vokera Mynute 14se - is 10 years old. Is it worth moving it or would I be better getting a new boiler installed? I'm just not sure if my existing boiler…
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replacement fitted shower cubicle
Quote looks high to me......(oh, and a tax fiddle!) : here are some prices for the alteration of your mums bathroom....... Square shower tray with pivot door and side screen £ 530.77 Quadrant shower tray with sliding door screen £ 649.15 New close coupled wc and cistern ( only needed with quadrant tray ) £ 185.50 Other…
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More double glazing!
We have an ex-council house which has double glazing but it is well drafty and somewhat past the sell by date I think, one of the windows has a broken handlt too so won't shut properly. We've had three quotes, one from Everest just to see what the big boys would ask. Terrible experience, "special discount if I call the…
