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Log Burner Quote - Installation Only
Hi There I have received the following quote from a local stove shop for the installation only of a Charnwood Country 4 log burner. I am based in the Leeds/Bradford area. I have been quoted £450 (inc VAT) which includes the following: * Fitting and sign off of the stove * Register plate * Closure plate * Stove pipe with…
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Quote for installing one door and removing another - does this sound right?
Hi all I would welcome any advice about this quote I've been given. Upstairs in our house we need one doorway to be blocked off and plastered, with a recess left for shelving. Another doorway (previously blocked off) needs to be reinstated, with a door hung (door needs to be provided too). We've had a quote from a…
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Kitchen installation quote - does this sound fair?
Hello everyone We have just had a kitchen installation quote from a builder and need advice. The kitchen we have bought is Howdens and therefore not flat packed. The quote includes installation of the kitchen, all plumbing and ducting for cooker hood to outside. The kitchen has soft close drawers/doors and integrated…
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Alarm quotes: opinions needed
Hi, Would value opinions on the quotes below. Any system that would be superior? Thanks Quote 1: NACOSS GOLD: £1265 + VAT = £1518 Pyronix Enforcer 32WEGB 9PIR inside 1 Garage PIR 1 front door contact 2 shock sensors 2 fobs wireless bell +dummy text dialer Quote 2: NACOSS GOLD: £1370 + VAT = £1644 Pyronix Enforcer, txt…
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Which is more realistic
Hi, I've had two quotes to re-roof my garage. It's double length wxl 3m x 12m. It's got a felt roof but was poorly constructed and as such some of the wood has become damaged. Both quotes cover ripping off the roof, re-doing the struts, and re-boarding using 3-layer. Also both included adding guttering etc. One comes in at…
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To do drawings & submit forms to council for extension
Hi, we are in the process of buying a property to which we want to do extensive internal works, in addition to this we want to add an extension to the rear of the property. The property is detached and the extension will be to the rear, single story, 4m out, 6m across. Pitched slate roof and brick walls it is to be a…
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To supply, re size and hang 5 interior doors and 1 exterior
The door frames are not standard size so they would have to re size the doors, although one of the joiners wants to make a bespoke door for one of the frames. We selected the Worcester door that Howdens do for the interior doors with one them to be glazed. We have had two quotes so far: First Quote Cost for internal doors…
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Is this fair quote
Kitchen size is 2400 by 2400, will be completly replaced the old kitchen, replace new cupboards, sink and cooker and leave the spaces for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. Quote by someone for £ 2600 inc vat. One of my friend will fit it for £700. Total cost £3200. We will use our own fridge, dishwasher and washing…
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Upgrade consumer unit + extras
Hi guys Just had an electrical condition report done and received a quote for remedial work. Just wanted to check my particular quote as posts I can find are normally just for upgrading the consumer unit. Upgrade mains tails = 25.00 Upgrade main earth = 15.00 Upgrade consumer unit for a surface mounted 17th edition 10Way…
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Closeboard Fencing and Gate
Hi all, I'm new to the forums (long-time reader but first-time poster) but was wondering if anyone could help with assessing this quote? I've been quoted £846 (subsequently negotiated down to £800) for: - Approx 4m of 6ft high closeboard fencing (individual boards, not panels), including gravel boards, new posts and…
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Chimney Removal in lounge
Hi We have been quoted £750 for the following in Kent/SE London: The chimney isn't in the bedroom and we have the steel parts in the loft to support it so no extra work required: To remove existing chimney breast . To make good ceiling and plaster ready for decoration To plaster where chimney has been removed , to match…
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Quote for a load baring wall removal
Hi, We've been quoted for getting a structural wall removed between our living room and dining room. We've had a bit of a hard time actually getting a quote due to not getting (or knowing we had to) a structural engineer round to advise on what steel we'd need etc. The one quote we have had seemed high to me but I liked…
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Skimming (and painting)
Please let me know your opinions: Skimming up to picture rail (approx 2m) nothing above. Double bedroom. One side needs 70 cm high because it's just window. He won't remove radiator (not sure why) on other side. Then, paint the lot, all plaster, picture rail, skirting, door. He's a mate, has done good work, but quoted…
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Granite worktops
I need 7m with upstands and hob. Been quoted for 2 different quality granites. Cosmo nero 4 supplier quotes of £3000, £2800, £2400 and £2200 Black something £2000 by 2 suppliers third doesn't do it. The ones that quoted said it's a cheaper granite but i dislike the browness of it! All will supply and fit after templating…
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A fair price?
I have had a quote of £250 to paint a hall. just a medium hall, straightforward painting. no windows no wood-work.(doors etc ) I will supply the paint and it will need 2 coats over a day and a half. I think it sounds ok bit i can't seem to get any other estimates so have no way of knowing.
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New consumer unit
We've been quoted £400 inc vat to replace our consumer unit to conform with current regs. This will include the necessary certificates. Is this a fair quote?
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Walls and ceiling
A room approx 3m x 5m but awkward shape with odd bits of boxing round cables and pipes. Remove fitted (ceiling-high) cupboards and lights and radiator. Cover everything that's left carefully. Use extractor fan. Replace lath and plaster ceiling with board, skim twice, paint. Remove wallpaper, skim walls as needed (some…
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Advice request from Electrician
Hi I have a house that is being totally refurbished due to smoke damage - an electrician tested the system and deemed it safe. The builder doing the refurb has presented me a handwritten piece of paper with his own electricians costs and I can't quite believe it, there is also VAT added on this scrap of paper? The house…
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Bricklaying quote
I need to get a garden wall rebuilt - does a quote of £1500 + VAT for the following seem reasonable? It's "labour only" because I've cleaned up most of the old bricks to be re-used and will buy the few extra bricks needed, no demolition of the old wall needed. It's a 9m long single brick wall with two piers and an angled…
