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Skiming over Artex ceiling
We have just had a quote to skim over all the artexing in our new home. This consists of: living room dining room kitchen downstairs toilet entrance hallway and upstairs landing master bedroom 2nd bedroom (double) 3rd bedroom (single) The quote came in at £1,340. Does this seem about right? Thanks
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Decorating quote
I have been quoted £300 to paint 2 bedrooms. Emulsion ceiling, Coving & Walls and paint windowsill, skirting boards & door (1 side) with satin wood. Also make good/fill as necessary. I am buying the paint. The rooms are A) 2.49m x 3.45m B) 2.97m x 2.49m I am on north/west yorkshire border. Does this seem reasonable? Is…
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new uber bathroom
based on what we have discussed with our bathroom company after many designs and meetings new family bathroom size is 3m x 2.7m supply new slider shower, freestanding bath, countertop sink and custom glass cover stand unit, wall mounted WC, custom storage unit, taps, heads, spouts all concealed in the wall, lit mirror…
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roof quote
is this quote fair 30 ridge roof tiles to be supplied and fitted for £570 or £870 for the dry ridge tle system
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New Bathroom - cost?
Hi, I am in Southeast London. Can anyone pl help me estimate labour costs in refurbishing a bathroom? (I plan to get quotes once I buy the house.) Its a 4 piece bathroom - medium size. To install new shower cubicle, new toilet, new bath and new basin. Also, re-tiling the shower cubicle bit...
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quote for groundworks
Im currently planning to have a double side extension, its approximately 7 x 4 metres, im using different trades for each job, now ive just had a quote for the footings to be dug a metre down all drainage provided,complete with concrete screed floor up to damp, ive had 2 quotes so far one 3700 and another 4200, does this…
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Buying land
Hi everyone, I live in Scotland (Aberdeenshire) and want to buy some of our neighbours farm land so we can extend the back of our house and still have a garden. The council tell me they'll probably be happy to change a small area from agricultural use to garden use. I was looking to buy a third of an acre, but I think the…
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Lead water pipe removal and replacement
Hi All! Wondering if anyone can comment on this quote we have from a contractor working for the water supply company for replacing a lead water pipe running from the mains to our house. As it runs on our ground we have to pay for it to be replaced.…
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Changing from an old system boiler to a new combi
Hi, British gas has quoted for a Worcestor Greenstar 28 Combi boiler at £997.02 and the total price for installation (including boiler price) is £3312.28. The quote includes a powerflush, removal of old system and installation of new system. While the total cost is slightly on the high side, BG are offering a 10 year…
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Creating a kitchen diner
Hi, hoping someone can help. We have had a quote from a builder that has done some work for us before and we were rather shocked at two of the prices quoted! It was to knock down the non supporting wall separating the kitchen and dining room (3.3m) Remove old kitchen (larder and 9 cupboards), put up stud wall between…
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Any expereince with ADS Architectural?
Hi, Has anyone ever used ADS architectural for drawings and plans? What is your feedback? https://www.adsarchitectural.com
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Howden's quote for kitchen supply
I've had a quote from Howdens through one of their 'approved' fitters, using his account, but they said they would honor the price if I chose to use a different fitter, I got a price based on one way of fitting out the kitchen and it seemed okay, so then I hit them with a staff discount form, as my best mate works for them…
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rewiring-is this quote ok?
hiWe have just moved house and have found out the electrics need completely redoing. We have had 3 quotes so far, one i discounted immediately because he turned up late and wasnt very nice. The other 2 were quite spread-one said the kitchen was probably ok because it was done recently and that he would just check it and…
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bathroom bill
a good mate of ours has been fitting our new bathroom. he has just finished and gave us our invoice, it's higher than we were expecting, but he's a mate and i've got no idea what the "real" price should have been. any thoughts to put mind at ease would be much appreciated. I know it's probably naive not to discuss total…
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Guttering Quote
We have a run of guttering spanning the width of our house (approx. 9m). It leaks in the middle because, instead of running in a nice slope to the down-pipe on one side, it's V-shaped and water sits in the middle forever, and drips out of the joint there. A few weeks back we needed a back door repair and used the company…
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Stud Wall / Walk-In Wardrobe (Cardiff area)
Hello All, Looking at creating a walk-in wardrobe in master bedroom by taking the doors off the existing built-in wardrobe & then putting up a stud wall approx 1m in front of the existing stud framework. Then re-hanging the doors in a newly created opening / door frame. This will 'square off' the room as the existing…
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How much to install a ceramic hob
The old one is already taken out and the new hob fits, someone quoted me £65. But that sounds slightly high to me?
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Automated garage door
I need to replace my very old garage door. I am looking for a metal, up and over, automated double door and have no idea about the cost. Not sure if the frame also needs replacing as it does not look very strong. I phoned couple of companies and they quoted me over the phone around £2000 mark:eek:...any idea on what should…
