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Is this quote fair?
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hall in bungalow - painting quote confusion
Hi Guys, I have a hall in a bungalow, 35ft long, L shape - quite narrow - has 11 doors on it with a nook above a boiler cupboard which has a small window. One radiator. Currently magnolia. Changing to a off white. The ceiling has four recessed lights. I will be supplying all the paint. (good quality with primer) I have put…
New kitchen circuits
Two new circuits for a double oven and an induction hob - consumer unit is about 4-5m away in the hall, at ceiling level. £250? Will it depend on what drilling/routing works are involved?
Shipping Company
Hello, I used a shipping company comparison website to get quotes when I wanted my belongings moved from London to Spain in May 2014. I chose a company and paid them via Paypal, and paid a fee to the comparison website. This company did not turn up or call or knock on my door, although they claim they did. They also did…
New fence, patio & steps
Hello, Please can you tell me if the following quote sounds fair for garden work in East Sussex. The company has good rating on check a trade & is the cheapest of 3 quotes. To create new patio at far end of the garden & replace patio near house a total of approx 19 sq metres. to include: removing existing patio, digging…
Garden Remodelling Quote (including new retaining wall)
Quote: All, Your help will be appreciated in understanding if this quote for remodelling of the garden is fair or not. Overall quote for the job below is £5600. The person providing the quote has shown a portfolio of good quality work with clean finishing. Any guidance on whether this is in the right ballpark will help.…
Extension Quote
All, I have no idea what is a fair price for comparison, so would like some ball park figure guidance. We currently have a single story extension downstairs, we are looking to add on top of that to put a bathroom upstairs. Dimensions are 2 x 4.5m. Any ideas of the build costs would be greatly appreciated, if needs be pm me…
Paint all walls of a 2-bed flat - £900
I have a London flat that I want to freshen up before letting out. The walls are currently magnolia and are in OK condition (some marks and just slightly tatty) with a few holes in them. I received a quote for £900 for the whole job, including filling the holes, prep, two coats of magnolia emulsion. Walls only, no ceilings…
Roof quote
Hi! 6-8 sections of pointing on and around the roof 2 gutter joint repairs mending the small chimney around the boiler flue £160 I think that's not bad at all. Taking into consideration I've never hired a roofer.
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