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Archives for June 2013

Thompson's 10 Year Roof Seal
I've been quoted £220 to apply Thompson's 10 Year Roof Seal to around 6m of valley that is currently leaking. I was told the materials would cost around £100 and that it would take about an hour and a half. £80 an hour seems quite expensive for labour. Any thoughts?
Patio doors
I've just had three quotes from the same company for patio doors. My preference is for aluminium and I would like bronze RAL (outside) with white interior, and French doors, although this is the expensive option. I'd welcome opinions please. The supplier is a local company that has come recommended. The rough size is (door…
Wren kitchen installation - Is this quote fair?
Hi Just bought a lovely kitchen from Wren. It includes a built in fridge freezer and new dishwasher. 12 cupboards. The quote given is £2195.20 includes removal of old kitchen but no skip hire. Also I'm slghtly concerned about the electrics and this may add cose. Is this quote fair?
Removing chimneys - is this quote fair?
Ok any advice would be appreciated.... mid terrace - remove 2 x chimney stacks (4 pots in each) one front and one back of property to just below roof line scaffolding batten felt and tile over clear all rubbish = £1656.00 including vat (to be split 50:50 with neighbour) and to over clad front soffit with white UPVC (my…
Fascia, Soffitts, Guttering quote
Hi, In Bedfordshire, quote for removing and replacing 25.6 metres of fascia, soffitts and guttering (no gable end to do) Including a Upvc back door (half frosted and square lead, half panel) and 1 opener window 600mm W x 1000 L, also frosted and lead (these are both for garage to match house which is already in upvc).…
Howdens Buford Cream Gloss - Quote
Hi all, I have a quote for £2500 for the below kitchen incl a free Lamona dishwasher. Is it a good deal? It includes handles and softclose hinges Qty Product Disc% Net1 BCG5930 Bcg Base Decor End 80.00 33.80 1 BCG5231 Bcg Wh Nh 600 CC HL Base 77.00 108.56 1 BCG5231 Bcg Wh Nh 600 CC HL Base 77.00 108.56 1 BCG5231 Bcg Wh Nh…
Double glazing quote from safestyle (North East)
I'm actually quite bemused by this, its a larger quote (work wise) than my previous ones and has come in cheaper :/ Pair of french doors 228*180 Kitchen Window 105*180 (1/3 sash bottom open) Bedroom 120*180 (1/3 sash side open) Bedroom 2 105*125 (1/2 sash side open) Bathroom 90*140 (1/2sash bottom open) tough/pattern All…
Extractors supplied & fitted
I'm wondering what you guys think of the following quote I've been given. To core 2 holes on external walls in kitchen & bathroom Fit 2 humidity stat extractor fans, one 4" fan & one 6" for kitchen Bury all cable and skim over £725
Worcester Greenstar 38cdi combi boiler quote
I have just had a quote from a local plumbing and heating company (recommended by our builder) to replace our existing combi boiler. It will be move to the other side of an internal wall. Do you think this is a good quote? Worcester Greenstar 38CDI Classic Combi and Flue with 5Year Warranty Programmable room thermostat…
Wildly different quotes for floor tiling
I'm looking to have 25m sq of travertine (supplied by us) laid continously through our kitchen and downstairs shower room. The subfloor seems to be completely concrete - it's a 10-year-old extension. We also want a new toilet put into the shower room to replace a damaged one - we'd supply that, too. We're in Oxford. One…
New Bespoke Hardwood Front door with Stained Glass
Hi All, Looking at a brand new replacement for our Edwardian front door, some philistine has ripped out the old stained glass and joinery an dreplaced it with a single wire reinforced panel, door has seen better days as well so looking a complete replacement. We want to replicate others on the street and next doors which…
kitchen fitting - is this a fair quote
Hi, sorry im new to the site so this might be a little amateur. I have just been quoted £850 to fit my kitchen (bargained down from £960) This is to fit 4 wall units, 1 pull out larder, 1 bridging unit (which needs to be semi made) and 3 base units. We then have an 'island' on the other side which is attached to a tiny bit…
Price for concrete
I've been quoted £77 per metre + vat for 6m concrete delivered fr a small outdoor area. Is this a reasonable price? I've so far only tried one supplier but could do with all the benchmarks I can get as this supplier is the one preferred by the community organisation I'm working with. Derbyshire. Thanks
Patio in back garden, quote
Hi, I am in the process of getting around 15 squared metres of patio sorted in my back garden (paving slabs). What do you think would be a fair price including materials? (East London) Thanks
Repair plaster, skim, paint - urgent
Is this quote fair? It is for removing existing wall paper (one layer), removing woodchip Wallpaper from ceilings, repair/re-skim plaster throughout and paint. It's a 3bed 1930s semi. Appx 95sqm. Quote I have is £5100. I am supplying the paint.
New fascia boards and guttering
I hope I have the right forum, sorry if not. A few weeks ago I asked my next door neighbours son to quote new fascia boards and guttering to go around my garage and his parents garage (this is because their guttering overhangs our side and was damaged. Heard nothing for a few weeks and went away on holidays. The day I got…
Burglar Alarm - Is This Quote Fair?
This quote came back quite a bit more than I was expecting but I have nothing to compare with (yet): - Texecom alarm and lcd keypad - 5 pet friendly sensors - 1 door contact - 1 External sounder and 1 external dummy = £590 plus VAT :eek: Optional extra £140 to add a dialler to ring me up when it goes off (would like this).…
Wren kitchen - is this quote fair?
Hi all, Does the below quote look fair? it's for Wren shaker gloss cream kitchen. 870x800 sink base - 2 door 870x1000 base - 2 door 870x600 appliance housing 870x300 pullout base 870x600 - 3 drawer base 870x800 base - 2door 870x800 base -2door 720x600 wall unit 720x600 wall unit 720x1000 wall unit-2 door 360x800 wall unit…

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