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Archives for June 2014

British Gas 542 replacement for Worcester 35CDi
Hello there, I have just had a British Gas quote to replace a 15 year old Worcester 35DCDi combi boiler with a BG 542. They have offered me £400 scrappage on the old boiler and 1£ for every world cup goal scored (about £140 to date ) if I order before 13th July. They have also offered one year of complementary Homecare.…
New Worcester Boiler
I've been quoted £3800 to remove old Worcester Highflow 400 combi boiler and fit new Worcester 440. I am on the third floor too and have been told scaffolding will be needed to attach flew to outside wall which could cost up to £500. Also, boiler is in a very difficult position - I have been told it will be 2 days work.…
Double-glazing quote
We have had a quote for double-glazing of £8.5k of our 4-bed end terrace. Does this seem reasonable? It includes: 4 windows with 3 panels 2 windows with 2 panels 3 windows with 1 panel 1 front door 1 sliding patio door New soffits/facias/guttering for whole house Replacing glass in three existing windows (5 panes total)…
Swapping double glazing door & window panels?
I have a patio door, full length, double glazed, white pvc(7ft x 3ft) with a full length, dg, white pvc, window panel on either side(7ft x 2ft). I would like to swap over one window panel and the door panel so I have the door at one end and the two window panels at the other. I don't need new glazing just to have it…
Quotes for New Patio
Hi, I have had a few quotes for removing decking and laying a new patio. Two quotes have come in at £3,600 to remove the decking, materials and fit 30 sqm of slabs. I am looking at £20 per sm for the slabs. So £3k and £600 VAT. His cost is £100 per sm supply and fit. Does this seem reasonable?
New door frames and doors
What would be the likely cost of replacing 4 complete door frames and doors? I have bought the doors but haven't bought anything else such as arcitriving etc. Do I need a joiner or a builder? I live in the Doncaster area
Green Deal boiler replacement quote
Hi All, I've received a quote through to replace my old boiler and do a couple of additional things. Any chance you could have a look and see if it seems reasonable? Valliant boiler 24 kw ecotec - £1000 Removal of cylinder - £250 Flue gas recovery unit - £700 System components, tf1 filter limescare descaler,…
LED Light Fitting
Had a quote from Electrician to fit 10 LED's, 8 in kitchen & 2 in the utility room (I'm supplying lights)... £620 :eek: certainly wasn't expecting that....
The Window Centre Swindon
Has anyone had any experience with this company.Have had a quote from them but can't seem to find any proper reviews.Maybe I'm not looking in the right place! Any input would be helpful.
Checkatrade, Quotes for Double Glazing...confusion!!!
And yes.....Im Back again.... Seeking advise from experienced folk of MSE!! So for the last 4 years or so Ive been wanting to get my flat windows and door changed because the state that they are in now....well lets just say its a security risk and its a health hazard. so the missus and I finally managed to get some cash…
New Consumer Unit - post installation test cost
Hi, We had an electrician quote for and install a new consumer unit for £330 (Z2 London). He then conducted an EICR (further £300) that identified that the earthing was very high and quoted £850 to install a new TT earth, which we thought was far too high. We had another electrician install it a much more reasonable price…
Supporting wall removal w/RSJ
* Remove supporting wall including its chimney breast (no chimney structures above this) * Install 3m RSJ below ceiling level and box in * Make good walls and ceiling and replaster * Remove ground floor hearth, and fill in joists and flooring in ground floor, first floor and first floor ceiling * all waste removed and…
B&Q kitchen fitting price
I have had a quote from B&Q to supply and fit a new kitchen. the Supply is £6780, for the whole thing, and fitting is £4470 including removal and disposal, electrics, plumbing, flooring, building flat packs, installing dishwasher, washer, oven, hob, micro, extractor, etc. Is that OK for the fitting costs? Would my local…
Rubber matting to protect flat roof
Hi all, Was just hoping for a bit of a sense check on a quote I've had from a roofer. We've got a flat roof on the property we've just bought with a mineral felt covering, but with a lot of the small stones missing and some digs and marks which could cause leaks to the flat below. We've had a quote to come and Aquapol the…
Fair price for wallpapering?
I'm about to get some wallpapering done (hopefully!) if its not too expensive. It's mostly lining paper so nothing fancy, although one medium wall will be patterned. In total I'd like 5 walls done across a few rooms (not all walls in each room needs done - I'm just replacing damaged sections after moving into a new house).…
Quote for central heating repairs
We recently noticed that our radiators are heating up when the boiler is set to provide hot water but not heating. The gas engineer who came out to look at it says the problem is with the pump and valves attached to the hot water tank which are faulty. I've had a quote to supply and fit a new 'Grundfoss efficiency rated A…
chimney breast removal quote
Hi, would appreciate opinions on the below quote for a chimney breast removal up to loft. The structural engineer has said that it has to be supported by rsj from external wall to remaining chimney. I assume this quote does not include the cost of the rsj as we said we would be sourcing that ourselves. this is the first…
boiler service quote
I've been quoted £90 for an annual service on a vokera combi boiler. Google is a bit difficult to pin down a price but this seems to be fair? Found a wide variety of opinion ranging from £60 to £150?
How to handle a fee over-run - advice needed please
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Integrated Washer Dryer
Hi All, Just had a new washer dryer fitted and the people installing it charged 95+vat to install (vs 50+VAT for a freestanding install. ) I understand that there's a little more effort involved in the installation of an integrated appliance, as the door needs to be swapped over and sometimes the hoses are a little tighter…

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