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Ensuite and cloakroom quote
Had a quote from a guy who seems to have a lot a good reviews. One bathroom showroom place quoted on phone that prices start from 5K. One quote was £2000 and I supply the materials. Thats as much detail i got (Granted, i mainly wanted him for wardrobes). Im in the north west. Todays quote: Cloakroom: Remove existing suite.…
Replacement Oil fired Boiler quote
Hi Can i have feedback on this quote ? were in west wales , thanks Supply one Grant 15/26 system boiler, flue and plume diverter, one 200 litre unvented hot water cylinder, Honeywell motorized valves, twin channel time clock, wireless roomstat,fire valve, paper element oil filter, magnetic filter for boiler,10 thermostatic…
Replacement of chipboard flooring
The house was built in 1980s. The old chipboard in all the upstairs rooms has broken through. The quote is for removal and installation of new P5 tongue and groove chipboard in 3 bedrooms and the landing. Estimated area is 35sqm. Quote is £2240+VAT. Does this sound right? Thanks
Front door quote
Hello, I just have bought my first property and our front door is in dire need of replacing. I have got a quote from B&Q Homefit Made to Measure service. I liked the idea of having an all in one service as I am very new to this and the idea of measuring the door, buying it separately and getting a fitter to come in was a…
Removal of silver birch tree?
Before I go to the bother of getting people in for quotes, anyone have an idea how much it is likely to cost to have a silver birch removed (i.e. cut down and stump removed too)? It's about twice the height of the house - maybe 10m - and the trunk is about 30cm diameter near the base. Thanks.
Central Heating installation
Hi, I have just bought a 4 bedroom house that has electric underfloor heating.I want to put gas central heating in so have paid to get the gas connection £560 including vat.I am now waiting on a few heating engineers coming to give me a quote to install the heating. Any ideas on how much i should be paying? I live in…
Electricians quote
Hi All As below , i think its a fair price but wanted to run it by people here I am in West Wales Install 6 new double sockets adj to existing sockets. Replace 12 single sockets to double sockets. Replace 3 existing double sockets Replace 6 existing light switches, and 1 dimmer switch. Replace the existing extractor fan…
Central heating install
Is this a good price? £4300. Remove old cylinder and potterton boiler, Supply and fit Worcester Bosch system 18kw boiler and relocate to Other side of garage and upgrade gas supply, supply and fit a Worcester Bosch 180 cylinder, 7 new stelrad radiators,fit 6 trvs,wireless Honeywell room stat and programmer and fit a…
Replacement combi boiler
Boiler is 20+ years old. Not beyond repair, but needing repair increasingly often. New pump last year. Paid £60 for temp repair 3 months ago, now failed again and needs new diverter valve. My plumber says "it is possible to repair but it's a fiddly job and my experience of these boilers is that it could take a lot of work…
Re-wiring
Hi All Just brought a new home and have been told that it will need re-wiring as very old. Any ideas of price for this - 3 bed house will also need new fuse box Thanks x
Quote to move kitchen & bathroom & install new cloakroom
Hi all, I'm having a ground floor extension built, small terrace with all work on ground floor. I would appreciate any views on the following quote for the plumbing: Decommission boiler, bathroom and kitchen sink. Move boiler and kitchen sink location into the new extension. Move bathroom to new extension and install bath,…
Garden fencing quote
Hi all Opinions on this quote please for a replacement garden fence. Take down and remove existing fence. Supply and erect approx 13.2m of closeboard panels. Fence consists of 1.65m high panels on 150mm concrete gravel board on concrete slotted posts. Also supply and erect a gate to match in new position Inc hinges, key…
Double glazing quote - SE
Looking to get our old windows replaced: 3 x approz 200 x 120cm windows 1 x bathroom window (about 90 x 120cm) All these with 3 openings. 1 x toughened glass window (100 x 120cm), no openings. Have currently been quoted £2700 by a local firm, does this sound reasonable?
Essential Data Recovery quote
Watch out for significant "Non-refundable costs". Unfortunately I have been a victim from one of the many cheap data recovery sales techniques in the UK. Essential Data Recovery provided me an attractive cheap quotation in advance of receiving the drive, making claims that nearly all data recovery work will cost £120 + VAT…
Bathroom Quote
Hi, We've been quoted £9k to have our bathroom done, new bath, toilet, sink, and shower, all tiled. Bathroom is 4m x 3m, with 3m high ceiling, and we were told it would take 7-10 days. The strip out of old kit should take about a day, thereafter it's a straightforward job, new layout will actually make things easier, all…
Dishwasher Problem
Hello, I have been quoted £215 to purchase and replace a motherboard/chip on my Neff dishwasher. Dishwasher cycle does not stop and given there appears to be no issue with heating or discharge they guy thinks 'computer chip' needs changing? Any thoughts?
Reroof quotes - almost £50k
Hi, I have been getting quotes to replace the roof on our house in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. I have been told it is 218m2 but not checked this manually. The house is 5 bed and has a somewhat odd layout (kind of double L shaped with 2 chimneys, 4 valleys, and roof needs extending at gable ends to give overhang) so I…
Hacker Kitchen Units only
Hi all, Quote for Hacker units - no supply/appliances etc is coming in around 8K ex VAT which seems high. Plain matt front, straightforward units - 17 in total including 4 tall for ovens etc, and a set of drawers (I asked for more drawers but quote seems to have defaulted to doors). This also includes a shelf and end…
30K for Garage conversion with small extension
We are looking to convert our garage (4.5m X 2.3m) into a WC/Utility and room storage of my mobility equipment and husband's model railway. The garage is attached between our house and neighbour's garage. We would like to extend the front of the garage 3m to enclose the main entrance of the house which is on the side of…
Is £1600 quote valid to install a shower?
Hello MoneySavers, I've a bath tub that has standard taps with tilings done just above the tub (not full height). I'd like to get a new thermostatic shower installed for which I need: complete plumbing work (behind walls, etc.), new shower, glass door that will sit above the bath tub, full height tiling - so that walls are…

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