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Replacing external doors
Hi all, I'm looking to get my front and back doors replaced. It's been suggested to use composite doors as they have the look of wood but the strength of UPVC (which I don't like the plastic look of). I've had a quote from a self employed joiner (I know his wife so at least know he's trustworthy, all these cowboy builders…
Cost of new roof
Hi all does this quote sound reasonable - we are in south London zone 3 Standard 2 bed terrace house with rear addition To erect scaffolding, remove all existing roof covering. Renew felt, battens and replace slate tiles Replace all leadwork/ flashings £8000 £1000 to replace fascias, soffits and guttering Thanks
New toilet and sink quote
I've found it fairly difficult to get a plumber to quote as I don't think the job is big enough. Have had a quote to fit a new toilet and compact sink unit (supply and fit) in the downstairs cloak room. Plumber has come back to me today and quoted £725 which I think is steep, but as I haven't had any other quotes to…
Non-VAT registered builder - is this legit?
We have been getting quotes for an extension, including from a builder we know personally (although not 'friends' as such). His quote doesn't include VAT as apparently he's not registered for VAT. My husband is suspicious as this bloke was EXTREMELY keen for the job - virtually begged for it when they were chatting…
Bathing Solutions Cost (Care in Bathing)
Hi just found out that my eldery mother has signed a contract to with Bathing Solutions to - remove existing bath - provide a walk in shower enclosure - provide a lift up seat - provide two plastic grab rails - refit the exisiting electric shower for the sum of £6,000!!!!! (they started at £9k and came down to £6!) Surely…
wet room
Hi everyone, My gran is getting a wet room put in her property as well as a disabled ramp, curb dropped on the pavement and a few bits to help her carry on living independantly. But with a small grant from the council to help with the costs. She has chosen her builder based on recomendations, price and inspection of…
Lost house keys
There's no emergency since we have plenty of spare keys, but I want to change the locks on the front and back doors. They're both uPVC doors with normal euro cylinder style locks. I don't know whether it would be cheaper to buy new cylinders and replace them myself or to take the old cylinders to a locksmith and get new…
flat renovation cost
Hi. I'm doing a flat renovation and it's clear the builder has defrauded me by agreeing to stuff he should not have and then not doing it. Mainly this has been that I purchased by agreement a full design and project management service, but it has become clear he does not have the capability to do this, with me having to…

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