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Repair cost for leak in the living room (North West)
Does this sound right? (1) Spray down potential rot and treat for future mould. (2) Reskim an area of roughly 15 sq metres. - £250? (1) Cut out a square from the ceiling. (2) Spray for future mould. (3) Repatch the ceiling (4) Skim the ceiling (5) £570.
Conservatory quote in the south east
My friends mum got a quote for a new conservatory in Frinton-on-sea and I think it sounds high compared to online quotes we've looked at. It will be Georgian style with a 600mm high dwarf wall, 35mm polycarbonate glazing, 6300mm span, and 3000mm projection. This work was quoted for £15000. Does that sound reasonable? I've…
PLASTERING: Quote fair on 42 sqm bathroom?
Hi all, I have a bathroom which walls need to be plastered (the room is 'C' shaped). The total area is roughly about 40 sqm and I have been quoted £800 to take it back to brick and re-plaster it. I am based in south London, within the M25. Does this seem like a reasonably fair quote to you guys? Please feel free to ask if…
Re roofing and guttering quote
Hi there, We have a three bed detached in Surrey that needs a new roof. We have just been given an estimate for £15000 inc. VAT, another £3k for scaffolding and £1150 for new guttering, both including VAT. Can anyone tell us if this is reasonable? When we had our full house survey done (two years ago) the surveyor said…
Quote for a new boiler
Hi, My boiler is around 27 years old and I am planning on getting it replaced. The current system is a boiler with a hot water tank and a tank in the loft. I have received a quote from a local company in Epsom for £3600 inc VAT for: drain down, disconnect and remove the existing boiler, hot water cylinder, mains water…
Moving internal door
I have quoted the following • Block-up doorway and open new doorway £1600 includes materials except door and frame if required Does this about right??
Flat roof terrace covering
I have a flat roof which we use as a terrace. It is covered in felt then 80 "promenade tiles" * They need replacing. I have been quoted £1,500 to replace the felt and the tiles, labour only, I must buy the tiles myself. Does this sound right? B. * Many thanks to the MSE member who informed me what they are called!
Carpet shop quote for vinyl
Last week got a quote from a long established local carpet shop to supply and fit vinyl as follows. Bathroom floor 1.2m x 3m Landing outside said bathroom 2.1m x 4m Includes removal of old vinyl and hardboard, and cutting and installing new hardboard, adhesive, door bars and sealant. They want £495. I nearly fell off my…
Cat flap in DG conservatory.
I've got a cheap B&Q lean-to conservatory, all panels are glass. Been quoted £250 to make a hole in it that I can buy a catflap for. Blimey! Is this the right price? B.
How to handle a flooring man
I had a vinyl flooring fitter round to give me a quote. The FIRST thing he said to me was, before measuring or even looking at the job: "This is going to cost you quite a bit, you know." After measuring he added: "Bathrooms are very fiddly. It takes me ages to make a template to go round the pedestal and the loo, and then…
Gas fitter's rate of pay
I'm just asking for a range of opinions on this one, as I really don't know what to think, what's right, what's acceptable, etc. My CH boiler and HW system packed up and I got three quotes for the work, all said it would be 4 hours work, all quoted £250 including materials costing £100. One of them did the job today. The…
Dishwasher connection
Hi fellow forumites I've been quoted a total of £180 for the labour to connect a new compact table top dishwasher. All the waste and inlet pipes etc are within 1 metre and no carpentry to the work tops is required. I'm a bit surprised at this quote, it seems a bit high for what I hope will be about a 1/2hr job. What do the…
New Ceiling plus spot lights?
Hi Guys, I have a bedroom that has lath and plaster celiling thats all cracked up. I've been searching for a plaster and electrician to complete this job. The bedroom is approx 4m x 4m. The plasterer says he can "over board" the ceiling. Can anyone advise whether I can still have downlights fitted? I've been told to…
Does it cost more to paint in colour ???
Hi I have a slightly strange quote to paint my house (London based). The decorator wants to charge me 15% more if I use a paint other than white. Is this reasonable? Sounds odd to me. Thank you.
Quote for new boiler
Our Ideal Classic boiler has stopped working and the heat exchanger is totally rusted with rust dripping down the wall. It was installed in our new build at the end of 2007. The plumber doesn't think it is worth fixing-are these usually that far gone in 6 1/2 years?! It is hooked up to a Gledhill BoilerMate SP thermal…
Decoration for 2-bed flat
Hello, I received a quote of £1800 to redecorate my 2 bedroom flat with below measurements. Lounge/Diner - 13'10 x 13'8 into bay(4.2m x 4.2m into bay ) Kitchen - 11'2 x 5'6(3.4m x 1.7m ) Bedroom One - 11'2 x 9'10 max(3.4m x 3.0m max ) Bedroom Two - 11'2 x 6'8(3.4m x 2.0m ) Bathroom - 11'5 x 4'10(3.5m x 1.5m ) Work to be…
Water Pipe - Fair?
I am renovating a 4 bed house. The house hasn't been touched for at least 40 years. In replacing the boiler i was told that the property has small lead pipes and so the builders have replaced with new plastic 32mm pipes to the boundary wall. When i asked Thames Water to replace the pipe to the mains i received a quote for…
Fencing Quote - Does this look OK?
Wonder if anyone with some fencing experience can provide an insight into wether this quote is ok. Based in East Sussex Supply and installation of 10.9 metres 1.8m High close boarded fencing with a counter rail and capping and roundtopped 125mm x 100mm posts concreted into the ground. £690 inc vat @ 20% To complete all of…
Bathroom Quote
I have had this quote for a full bathroom refurb To supply and fit: Manual shower valve and kit Chrome Rad 4 pieces of basic pottery 1700 bath Wooden bath side panel vinyl wrapped taps eden bath filler and basin monobloc folding shower screen floor tiles white ceiling panels white wall panels trims for panels Quote is for…
Fitting new fireplace quotation
I wondered if anyone had had similar work done and what sort of quotations you received? I've an existing chimney/hole in the wall in a Victorian cottage. Happy to buy a cast iron fireplace and renovate myself. What sort of price would I be looking at for someone to fit it? I know I would need a HETAS qualified person as I…

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