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New rad + TRVs
Does this sound pricey? Seems a bit to me... Drain system Supply & fit 7 TRVs to existing rads Supply & fit new rad with TRV to small double bedroom. Probably about 12 foot from existing pipework. Leave valved connections for future installation of bathroom towel rail. Add inhibitor. Refill, vent, test and service boiler.…
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Kitchen Quote
Hi All We are thinking about a new kitchen and have just had a quote from a local company. We have a small kitchen (about 3m x 3m) and quote is for: Rockford PTO Rigid sink side: 3 x 500mm base units 3 x wall units of various sizes (500,300 1000) 1 x 1.5 undermount ceramic sink 1 x mixer tap silestone bianco river top…
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Replacing the felt on a garage roof
apparently the boards underneath are fine and it is just the felt that needs replacing and the scree-type stuff putting on etc. £2,500!!! am i right to be slightly taken aback? it is just a single garage of average size
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How much for a new boiler?
I'm hoping someone will be able to say whether the online quote from BG is reasonable or not. I'm hoping not... New combi boiler: £1000-£1200 8 new radiators: £2500 Installation: £2500 So over £6k :eek: Would radiators really cost that much? Installation seems pretty hefty too although it does include any piping needed if…
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Rockdoor - 2 very different quotes
We have more or less decided to go for 2x Rockdoors (front and back) with two fan lights and one side light. We had 2 companies coming to quote for identical products. One quote was £2850 the other (Value Doors) was £3600 We would have preferred to go with Value Doors due to its good reputation (can't find any independent…
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quote for removal of asbestos insulation from loft
We have just bought a house, and intend to convert the loft into a bedroom. There is white asbestos insulation in the loft, and we have had one quote to remove this, of c£15k plus VAT, so around £18k. As it is asbestos , and quite loose, the danger is that the fibres could be anywhere in the loft, so the whole loft needs…
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Demolish, rebuild and fencing...
Hi! For the following work: Demolish and remove brick out house. Rebuild wall that it was [badly] attached to. Fit 4 large fence panels with gravel boards. Fit 6ft garden gate. £1360 That includes materials and skip hire aswell. Thoughts?
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Unfair plumbing bill
We have a Logic Combi boiler, 4 years old. We have been in the house for two years and have had it serviced once with no issues. We wanted to have the boiler serviced again but we couldn't get the old plumber so we used another to come in and service it. They are are plumbers I have used before and seemed ok. I was not…
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price for howdens kitchen & fitting
Hi I have been quoted £3200 for a howdens greenwich kitchen ( and gas hob, electric oven & extractor, but no other appliances ) this is in the "sale" as its October the fitter quoted £2000 to fit kitchen & two two doors ( but not supply said doors , 1 needs a custom made frame ) , skim of ceiling , eight spot lights &…
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Joiner - Level Floor and Box Pipework
Hi, I've found a joiner online who has already fitted my kitchen and has quoted me for further works. As a first time buyer and being in my mid-20s I'm a bit clueless and don't want to be taken for a mug. The only thing is he's really reliable and other workmen I've had have messed me about (no communication etc). I don't…
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Earth bonding plus new consumer unit quote
I was painting the kitchen yesterday and the electricity tripped. The fuse for the downstairs sockets would not stay on so today I got an electrician in. He said the moisture level in the kithen had tripped it. Funnily or typically enough it was working again when he arrived but not around an hour before. He looked at the…
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Paying a percentage up front
We are having a large job done to our house £15,000 (we're happy with the quote and have the money to pay the job sitting in our account) and the builder is asking for half up front right before the work begins (which is next week). Is that reasonable/normal/expected/too much? I've got no reason to suspect the builder is…
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Flat Roof Repair: Kemper system Vs Europolymers
Hello, I am having problems with my roof. Have had two tradesmen round to have a look and quote. Do they sound right? Can anyone share their experience of working with the two different systems mentioned. Is one better than the other? Is there anything I should be asking? Also is there an as good alternative that would be…
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Plumbing & Electrical Work - Fair Quote?
Hey, Wondering if this seems reasonable to you lot? Plumbing/bathroom - around 4-5m^2 (note, I've removed everything except the bare floor and pipes): Lift floor, re-instate and level floor Build bulk head to suit new arrangement Build base for shower tray Supply & install black worktop for bulk head Alter all pipework to…
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Bathroom fitter - 20% upfront deposit
We've found a bathroom fitter who seems very good in terms of price and quality. We're planning to book the work in for Feb next year. Only issue is that he requires a 20% deposit to secure the date which works out at around £1k. Is this normal procedure? Just worried what happens in the unlikely event he goes bankrupt…
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Replacing two metal roof windows
just had a quote of £2400 to replace metal windows with Fakro windows. I checked these windows with flashings and delivery would come to £517, the extra amount is for reducing the size of the hole with boarding, re-plaster and re-decorate. Although we can do the re-decoration, we have the paint. Seems a lot to me but would…
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Hanging doors!
Hi looking for some help with a per door price for hanging a hallway of doors please. 6 rooms, 1 cupboard (pull knobs, not spindles, shorter 24" door with small cupboard above too). All ground floor. Plenty of space. Other than cupboard all standard sizes. I glazed, 5 solid Pine 4 panel. Given what I've read on here and…
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Electrical quote to finish of work
Hi So we had an electrician come in to totally re-wire an old 1940's house, well my dad laid down the ring mains cables and chaffed out the wall sockets. He left he job half way though so now I am getting a quote to get the house electrics re-done. We have had two quotes and both want £700 which seems a hell of a lot of…
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Roof repair london
First floor London flat. Kitchen ceiling leaking, I think i heard a tile sliped a week before. Also I got some sort of plant trying to grown from the roof. What can I expect from a roofer? How much to repair a loose/broken tile? How much to remove a plant? Clean a gutter? Removing and sealing chimneys. Do they charge to…
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Kitchen Island Unit Quote
Hi, We've just bought a new build and want to add some extra storage to the kitchen and have decided on an island unit. Its a shame we didn't think about this during the build phase...but until we actually saw the the kitchen after it was completed we didn't realise how big it was! The kitchen is from Paula Rosa/Manhatten…
