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New Kitchen from B&Q
Hi, I'm buying a new kitchen and have been quoted £1100 for the unites, worktops, plinths, handles and unit fronts. Essentially I am having: x2 corner units (800mm) x2 slim line units (150mm) x4 wall units (x2 @ 500mm and x2 @ 400mm) x1 drawer unit (600mm I think) x1 shelved floor unit. (600mm I think) plus plinths a…
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Chimney capping quote!
if someone can have a look at these photos and give me a rough estimate on how much its likely to cost, (based in south wales) both chimneys are leaking and unfortunately ive had someone "fix it" at a cost of £250 last year, but it seems to be still leaking, so ive decided that im gonna cap them both off , both are shared…
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Floor Sanding and Staining Quote
Hi all, I've just had a quote for some floor restoring/sanding work and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it seems fair or not? The rooms to be sanded are: Bedroom 1 - 3.5 x 3.48m Bedroom 2 - 3.52 x 3.45m Bedroom 3 - 2.38 x 1.96m Staircase running up the middle of the house - 15 steps The quoted price was £1455,…
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Replacing radiators
To replace radiators, all like for like sizes, 5 radiators + changing one from radiator to towel rail - £200 labour To replace 14 radiators & change one to towel rail (i.e. adding 9 radiators to above quote) plus move kitchen sink 6 inches and adding plumbing for washing machine, remove pipes from former bathroom - £700 -…
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5x + 2x Window Painting, £2k, Wandsworth
I have 5 windows like this: http://amazonwindows.co.uk/windows/vertical-sliding-windows/ 2 smaller bathroom windows that swing on hinges. They are on the 1st and 2nd floors of a Victorian maisonette. Quote is £2k. Is it good value?
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Handyman/decorating quote.
Hi all, I'm moving house and need a few jobs doing in the new place. I've received this quote and I was hoping I could have your thoughts on it. I'm in Leeds. As a guide for prices you would be in the region of £44.00 for assembling bed, £22.00 to 33.00 for bookcases depending on size of them, £15 to 18.00 per shelf and…
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Laying patio
Hi, we are laying a new patio following an extension. It will wrap around the back of our house in a u-shape. It will be 38 square metres in total. We are using concrete stone effect slabs (which I have already bought and are on site). They are a mix of 300/450/600mm lengths. There is a nice flat and firm surface to work…
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Electrics: a fair quote?
OK, what should this lot cost? • Upgrade consumer unit to 17th Edition RCBO item • Install new earth bonding circuits to gas and water supplies • Upgrade main earthing conductor • Upgrade meter tails • Replace bathroom fan with centrifugal inline fan Full test and NICEIC part p notification This is a house that is nearly…
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Block Paving Driveway
Hi guys, We are thinking of having our drive re done. We currently have crazy paving and wanted to get block paving laid down. We have been quoted £3700 including digging out the existing drive way, materials and the new block paving. Our driveway is approximately 55 sq metres. Two of our neighbours are getting theirs done…
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£600 to remove a gas flue containing asbestos
People quoting said it would take 2 people half a day to remove an asbestos flue pipe.
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Bathroom plastering & tiling
Hello all. I have an old bathroom (approx 2m by 2m) which desperately needs retiling, and the walls are not in great shape underneath. I've been quoted ~£250 just for the plastering- that would mean I remove the tiles (not too hard surely?), unplug sink and toilet (sounds alarming) and then a family member completes the…
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epdm flat roof
had quotes for replacing 2.5x1.5 meter felt flat roof with firestone rubber c/w new sub boarding and edge trims and making good fit /seal under roof tiles and valley way for £816.Have had quotes for fibreglass coming in at £900.anyone have any thoughts on the price would be appreciated.
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Cost of converting a flat roof to and apex?
Cost of converting a flat roof to and apex? Has anyone had this done ? The property i am thinking about converting to apex is 67 Sq.m
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quote for internal wall moving
can anyone advise if this seems about right ? we are in the north east and the quote is for the removal of current non load bearing wall next to staircase and lounge, which contains double socket, 3 light switches and a thermostat, which will all require relocation. installation of new wall approximately 90cm adjacent of…
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Plastering quote
Hi, getting my outhouse plastered and have had a quote. No idea if this is good or bad, what do you think? Plaster walls and ceiling, room is 2.5m x 3.5m, all four walls and ceiling plastered, one wall has a window and ceiling has a roof light opening. Oh and door opening that won't be done! Plasterer to provide corner…
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Double Glazing - Big Difference in Quotes from Small Companies
My old upvc double glazing and doors are in need of replacement. I’ve had several quotes from recommended Local installers (family run companies to Sole Traders). Prices vary from £5,600 to £10,000. Profiles so far include duraflex, kommerling, rehaus or veka. I’ve also had Veka Network quotes from companies in…
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Free Double Glazing ?
Yeah I know the old adage "if its too good to be true" The wife has been getting calls from a double glazing company who keeps telling her that they will do our windows for free. Well to quote her "We cant actually say its free .... but is certainly NO COST to you". She said that they have a grant they need to spend for…
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Lino including screed
Hi all, We have just got this quote through and wondering if people think it is about right for flooring. Our current laminate flooring is rotten due to leaky doors. Once the doors are fixed we plan to get Lino put down. 19sqmts Lino @ 10.99 = 208.81 Fitting of Lino @ 4.00 = 76.00 Sealent and spray glue = 9.98 Uplift old…
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Aluminium bifold doors
I am looking for some aluminium bifold doors for our new extension. Not very big, 2400 x2100. Can anyone recommend a brand/supplier that they actually have in their home. I am interested in the slim profile doors and even the frameless ones but can't see many real life reviews of them. Any ideas would be helpful, good or…
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Central Heating Installation
Just had a rough estimate for work to install central heating in our 3 bed semi. Work would include new combo boiler (probably viesmann), 8 radiators, associated pipework, removal of hot water tank. Removal of two gas wall heaters and capping gas supply to these and sealing current flus from these. Still waiting a proper…
