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Archives for January 2015

Quote for taking out old kitchen and installing new one
Quote for removing old kitchen and installing new one in 10X10foot kitchen around 3 walls. Cost includes installing new worktops, new sink and tap, new built in appliances (oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher) and new hob in worktop. Units= approx 6 double floor units and set of drawers, 6 wall units, 3 full height units…
Two Storey Side Extension, Quotes v Estimate
We have received 3 prices for a 2 storey side extension. We are in Greater London. 2 are quite close but the 3rd is a fair bit lower. Although we asked for quotes the lower one has been labelled an estimate. The prices are £80,810 £79,956 £59,400 There are a couple of differences (the higher ones allow for £1500 of…
Floor sanding
Hi! I had two quotes for floor sanding - 3 rooms and corridor, total around 65 square meters. One was for £1800 and the other for £600! Both for sanding and varnishing (no brainer here!) How much have others paid for a similar job? I live in the north.
For replacing flashing on roof
Hi! My roof leaked during the heavy storms last month. Stopped leaking now though. Had a roofer round to quote -- - remove flashing - clean sarking board - supply/fit new tilting fillets - enlarge existing raggles - new leadwork dressed into position - supply and fit new flashing in code 4 lead well, it looks like a lot…
Failed Double Glazing units
I have some failed units that I am looking to replace. They are on south facing windows both with one square non opener plus 2 smaller openers. My first thought was to replace the 3 in each window even though the smaller ones look OK, one firm has quoted me for this, another company has said only replace the ones that…
Boiler quotes
Finally got some quotes for a replacement boiler, with two different options. Option 1 is for Worcester 30cdi system boiler with Worcester 250l unvented hot water tank. This would replace my conventional boiler and installation of the new tank in the loft. Pipework will be relatively easy as the loft is directly above the…
Replacement boiler cost
The boiler in my mother's 3 bedroom house has gone and needs replacing. It's an old open vented system with a 35 year old floor mounted heat-only boiler that has gone kaput. British Gas have suggested a BAXI Solo 15 HE and a cost of £3841, including fitting. Seems very high to me.
Replacing a ceramic cartridge on a manual shower?
Got a slight drip on a mixer shower just below the lever/handle. It's a Marflow Consort C72 http://www.bodleeds.co.uk/marflow-consort-c72-exposed-or-built-in-manual-shower-valve-10323-p.asp I can take the cap off to see that there is a slight leak from the cartridge. How much should something like this cost to get replaced…
Replacing the waste pipe under the bath
Hi all I have a leak in my waste pipe under the bath, so it will need to be replaced. Can anyone advise what I might expect to pay someone to do this please? Thanks in advance
Quote for fitted wardrobes
We have had a quote for fitted wardrobes from a local carpenter which seems very expensive to me, just wanted some feedback on what price I should expect to pay.... Wardrobe 1: 1m long, 2 doors (opening out, not sliding), combination of 2 rails and shelves inside. £1,100 Wardrobe 2: 1.2m long, 3 doors (opening out not…
discontinued July 2013
I've received a quote for a new boiler and radiators and the boiler specified was discontinued in July 2013. Isn't Google wonderful? Would you allow that to be fitted?
Neighbours Roof Leaking Into Our Kitchen
We've had problems with our roof since end of October last year (we moved in in August). We've spent hundreds on having our part of the roof repaired and had a roofer out numerous times. However, the problems still haven't been resolved, although it has slightly improved due to the work on our side. Our roofer discovered…
Replacing shower with bath quote
We are in the process of getting some quotes to replace our shower with a bath. It will have to be a 1500 bath as the area is quite small. We have had one quote for £1400 just for the labour and for us to supply the parts. If they were to supply the parts as well then they have quoted £2350. This is what they had on the…
Annual service of gas boiler and gas sitting room fire
How much would people expect to be charged for this please? On moving to a (slightly cheaper) area, I was rather surprised to find myself being quoted noticeably more than I am used to paying in my previous area. I was expecting the charge would be 90%-100% of what I had been used to paying. Both in my last area and this…
Boiler Quote
I have received a quote to remove the existing boiler and replace it with a new combi boiler in the loft (current boiler is in master bedroom) I will be getting all the parts so the quote for labour is £1430.00 + £286 for vat which is £1716 total. Does this sound about right?
Guttering Fascias & Soffits
Hi, i'm trying to track down a few other firms in Bristol to get quotes but I've had one that doesn't seem too dreadful. 1940's Semi, the above all around, with 2 downpipes house is 7m x 9m The current guttering has asbestos, however the current boards and fascias/soffits are solid with no sign of any decay so am going for…
Whats a fair quote to put in 5 small LED downlights in bathroom?
Hi there, Thinking of replacing the old downlightts in my bathroom with 5 basic LED downlights. I will get a electrician to do it, just wondering as the holes are already there for the 5 lights what would be a reasonable cost for an elecrtrician to supply and fit them? Thank you, John
First time buyer - want advice on renovations quote
Hello all :) In advance, thank you for helping me out with this query! My fiance and I have just purchased our first property in London. It's in need of a fair amount of tlc, namely: - Taking out walls for kitchen to make open plan lounge/kitchen - New kitchen - New bathroom - New flooring - New electric heaters or…
Need a quote of alteration works charged by builder
Hello, We have an (1.7 m X 2.4 m) extension project including refiting kitchen and bathroom with one builder. In the begging, there is no drawing when quote and contract was agreed. We didn't put adding cloakroom, adding skylight in the quote. We thought this is a small work. Until we had party wall issue, we got an…
Howdens Quote - Is this High?
HI So Ive had this quote for the burford grey range ( Been told all colours same price), but think its rather high, The builder says he has not added anything on , but im not so sure or thinking maybe he gets a rubbish discount. wondering if you lovely people can help me out 1 BFY5141 Bfy Wh Nh 600 3 Dwr Base 104.25 1…

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