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Fascia, Soffits and Bargeboards UPVC or Paint - Wiltshire
Hi, Just bought a 4 bed detached property in Wiltshire and need to address some maintenance issues. House built in 1998 with UPVC Windows, but wood barge bards and fascias. The barge a fascias are tatty, with a couple of small areas needing some repair. The house is gable ended, and has one dormer window with boards above…
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ensuite bathroom re-fit cost
Please give some advice on cost for replacing shower and washbasin with toilet and washbasin - yes, our ensuite has no toilet and we would rather have another loo (- there is not room for WC, shower and basin): Rip out old shower inc. tray Rip out old washbasin Rip out old tiles (full height - in 5 x 3 three-sided space)…
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Installing spotlights and bedroom lighting.How much?
Hello forum members, I need some help. I am getting someone to come in and put in some ceiling/spot or recessed lighting, in total about 8 in a fairly small room, about 3.5m by 3.5m. He suggested 8 spot lights. He also suggested putting in transformers for each as it will be energy saving and will be cost effective. I am…
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Internal wooden doors
I have 8 internal wooden doors i need replacing. I was thinking of buying the doors from somewhere like B&Q and getting an joiner to hang them. Could anyone tell me . how long would a qualified joiner take to hang 8 doors and what would a reasonable cost be for the job. All the door frames seem to look okay to me too. Or…
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Boiler Replacement - British Gas Itemised Quotation
A couple of weeks ago my boiler broke down, as it usually does at this time of year. No worries, we have a service contract with British Gas who turned out the next day and replaced a PCB. I was at work though, and my wife was given the usual tale of doom & gloom by the repair man before agreeing for one of their 'heating…
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New year plastering and fireplaces renewal
We have a mid sized Victorian 3 bed terrace that has, over the years, had various updates done to it. One update was to convert the two downstairs living rooms into one. This room now needs work doing to it. At some point in the past the bottom 3 to 4 ft of plaster has been renewed (damp proof) all round. The rest of the…
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Reslate bungalow roof quote
Good evening Just want an idea if the cost to replace 104m2 of roofing on a bungalow at £5,240 seems reasonable? Property is North East Scotland and I have been quoted for the following:- Erect scaffolding, remove existing zinc ridge, remove all existing slates, inspect sarking, replace zinc valleys, cover roof in…
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Veka windows - decent kit?
Right, after much consideration on this (I think I originally posted months ago looking for a decent price) we look close to making a purchase. The company is a small one, almost but not quite local (25 miles away) and they are offering us 8 Veka windows, custom made (and we do have some large windows) for £3700 inc VAT…
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Boiler replacement
Hi, I have a Keston 25 that is forever breaking down and leaking so have decided to enquire about a new boiler. Had quote from British gas today, was told Worcester Bosch won't fit as it's sited in kitchen cupboard so would need a slimer british gas 330 boiler. Quoted £3700 for the job. I would like to get other quotes to…
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What is reasonable Price for DG
10 Windows 1 front door with side glass 1 patio double double door. what would be a fair price and what product should i go for. Dont know much about double glazing - definitely dont want any cheap stuff Thanks
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How much for replacing a monobloc tap in kitchen sink?
Assuming I shall buy the tap and pipes separately, what will be reasonable quote for fitting it?
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Garden Fence and Paving Quote
Hi all Please can you tell me if you think this quote is fair? I have 10 - 2ft x 2ft paving slabs (i'm providing the slabs) that I'd like laying in a straight path 2 slabs wide by 5 slabs long. Plus a 3.5 ft high picket fence and gate to go across my garden which is approximately 15 feet wide. I've been quoted £1400 -…
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Block driveway
I've had quote of £5000 to do a 90sq metre drive. How does that sound as it sounds a lot of money to me.
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Had quotes for the work need doing - are they fair?
I've asked someone round and this is what they have quoted: Gutter and eves trays to front upper and eves trays to rear upper - 280 Turn flat roof into a pitched roof with tiles and new plastic barge boards - 450 scrape render to rear patch up, bond and then terrelean on all of the rear - 1500 Damp proof front and rear…
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[Another] Double Glazing Quote - Head hurts!!
Hey everyone, Just had a quote for Windows and Doors and now my heads hurts, was here over an hour. Is it 9 windows and 2 doors. Front Door - 870x2000 (+400 for window above door) Cystal window effect and in oak. BAck Door - 870x2000 (Solid glass with catflao) Window 1 1100x1600 oak (1 opener like sash) BR Window 2 900 x…
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Boiler replacement quote
Hi guys, does this look like a reasonable quote to you? "Quotation No: 219 We thank you for your enquiry and now take pleasure in submitting our lump sum price for the following works Schedule of works * Remove existing wall hung boiler and dispose. * Remove existing hot water cylinder, expansion tank and dispose * Install…
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Conservatory quotes - all very confusing
I have two quotes for a 4.6m x 2.5m conservatory. Edwardian Conservatory Blue glass roof. French doors. Floor skimmed Wall heater fitted Wall lights fitted One as quoted £10750 as their best price - One has quoted £12k but hinted that they would come down. Specs from £10,750 conservatory 450mm insulated cavity dwarf walls…
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old girl! ..... in need of advice
Hi Any ideas on how much the following would cost New heating system boiler and pipes plus rads for 3 bed bungalow pointing several small areas new windows as original now old do not open, etc. say 6 windows new kitchen small galley style Plaster several about 5 ceilings [cover artex] I now this is a big list, but I need…
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Realistic renovation budget?
e're having some work done in Bedfordshire on a two bedroom plus boxroom detached 1930s house. We've budgeted 15k for the following: 1. Total rewiring, addition of spotlights in three rooms, dimmer switches in three others, about 9 additional sockets (10 existing), 2. Four new radiators, three of which need minor re-siting…
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What would you budget for the following works?
I'm in the process of buying a house and am concerned that I have underestimated the cost of the works required. I have budgeted £70k including VAT and contingency, cost of new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and tiling - I'm in the North if that helps. Kitchen/bathrooms to be mid range quality. I need to buy in the labour -…