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Garden Paving £100 per Sq/M
Hi. Have got a couple of quotes for some work on the garden. there were of a couple of quotes i didn't like (one very high and another with no info on the quote at all). but there was one chap who i liked and came across very well. he has quoted me a flat rate of £100 per square meter for sandstone paving (approx 40 square…
Wickes Forli Kitchen inc Install
Hi all, new kitchen install price from Wickes, this is with them doing the install as well. As yet we havent priced with other suppliers, mainly due to the fact the wife is set on this particular kitchen.. After initial price of around 16k.... this has been reduced to 8k for everything, but doesnt include any…
extension costs
We are planning to re-do the back of our house. There is currently a small utility room extension and a conservatory, which we plant to knock through and turn into one big kitchen extension - possibly going a bit further out than the current layout. I know the vague cost per square metre of extensions, but presumably that…
How's this replacement boiler quote? – Worcester 28Cdi
Hi all Our boiler needs replacing before the winter hits and have been given the following quote. Any thoughts would be appreciated: Replace current boiler (Worcester 28CDi, non condensing combi) with new Worcester 28 CDi Compact Combi boiler, including install of timer and roomstat. Hot flush system and add chemical. Fit…
Boiler service and 3 port valve replaced
Hello - we want to get the boiler serviced and a 3 port valve replaced. Right now we can't have hot water without the central heating coming on and vice versa so can't have one without the other hence the need for 3 port value fixed. Have been told this is the part I'd need but a quick online search seemed to come up with…
Architect and structural engineer fees
Hello all, I just had a quote for an extension and loft conversion, the architect said his work would take 3 weeks to draw, and would cost £3.500, the structural engineer would be £1.200, plus council fees. I live in N. London. Does it seem right? I had an extension years ago(about 12) and remember paying only £300. I…
Bathroom extractor and double sockets in bedroom
We desperately need an extractor in our bathroom. Going through an exterior wall is not an option so going for inline fan installed in loft. Sparky quoted. Silavent 6" inline fan 8mtrs ducting Gravity grille fitted to gable end(at opposite end of house to bathroom) Light fitting supplied by me fitted to bathroom New…
Kitchen Rewire ... London suberbs
Work to include ... 16 Downlights 1 Pendent 10 Double Sockets Power to Extractor fan Under unit lighting Also ... Outside socket Power to outside for future patio, garden lighting etc £3500 Have used these guys before and thought them fair but struggling to see how they have come to this figure this time? Am I missing…
Boiler Quotes
Hi All, I wasn't sure where to post this and im sure you have had hundreds of posts like this before - sorry for asking the same question over again but im a damsel in distress. I'm wondering what is the best deal/quote for a replacement combi boiler. I live in a 2 bedroom terraced house which has 6 radiators and a shower…
Internal brickwork
The prior occupants removed most of an internal wall to make the lounge and dining room open plan. We want the block wall rebuilt and made good. Also, we want two 4 foot high brick pillars removed from the sides of the arch at other end of the dining room (more open plan!). Finally, the chimney in the loft needs to be…
Fees for Plan of Kitchen Extension
Hi, I'd be grateful for any advice on rough cost of plans by an Architect for a kitchen extension design. We have an existing structure that needs quite a lot of work to modify: 3m wide by 4m high. There will be some structural work needed - insertion of RSJ, new roof. We have a quote from an Architect who comes…
Double glazing quote, good or not....
Hi forum, Just signed up for 6 windows, 4 are 1700 height by 800 width. 1 at 1700 by 1600 and last 1 is 1700 by 2400. They are white UPVC casement style." Rockdoor" grey composite front door and fairly standard half glazed white back door which they will fit a cat flap to before installing. The company is a subsidiary of…
Kitchen Removal/Replacement
Hi, Could you have a squint over this for me and see what you think. Sorry I don't have exact unit sizes. 12 Kitchen units. 1 Tall Larder, 1 Double Oven Tall Unit, 1 Fridge Freezer, 1 four drawer base unit, 3 500mm base units. 4 900mm high wall units = £3836.75 Appliances (Plinth heater, hob, double oven, fan, microwave) =…
Am I being ripped off here?? electrical work!
Please someone help me here to decide whats fair.. I asked for a quote from a local electrician on a rental property I have. He gave my husband a verbal quote "off the top of his head" but did not give a written quote. He was looking at an electrical safety certificate which we paid £85 for plus 20% VAT and he disconnected…
Garden tidy up quote
My OH has been ill for the past 6 months and unable to do our garden. Although I'm able to keep on top of weeding and lawns the shrubs and trees have gone haywire. Have had quote from local company for severe cut back of trees, shrubs and hedges for 100ft long garden - 2 men 2 days plus skip £495. They will be taking…
Bricking up a rear door
Hello, I want a rear door bricking up due to having French Doors installed. I am still waiting for one quote, but have received another. The door is 2100mm x 900mm, will require external matching brickwork (easy to match bricks) and interior blockwork, then finished to bare plaster on the inside. Quote I've had is £1,250 -…
Bathroom rip out & new install
Hi, I am having my bathroom 186cm x 168cm refurbished; removing old toliet, basin, bath and tiles and replacing with new. Quoted £2500 This labour will include plumbing, plastering, electrics, tiling, ceiling cleanup and installing fixings. I will have to supply toilet, bath, basin, tiles, taps/fixings and accessories…
Bathroom installation quote £2k - is this reasonable?
[FONT=&quot]Hi All, The toilet and bathroom in my flat are currently separate rooms and I would like to make one bathroom. I have just had a quote of £2k to fit a new bathroom. It includes;[/FONT] * [FONT=&quot]Swapping the positions of the sink and bath.[/FONT] * [FONT=&quot]Replacing the toilet, sink and bath. The toilet…
Garden gate quote - is this reasonable?
Got a quote to fit a garden gate. I am buying nearly all materials (gate/bolts/lock/hinges) and gate posts are already fitted. Quote to fit and supply screws is £130. Is this reasonable? To be fair, the total cost would be about that same as all other quotes I have had where I would be supplying nothing. But £130 just to…
ceiling plasterboarded and plastered
Hi I have been quoted £360 for a ceiling to be boarded, independent of the ceiling, and plastered, had to have this done as ceiling is bowing slightly and has slightly cracked 30 year old artex. I am in the greater manchester area, is it a decent quote? size is approx (just less) than 12ft by 12ft (3.65m x 3.65m) He has…

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