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Full rewire (excluding kitchen) quote
Hi, I'm in the Plymouth area. I've now had three quotes for a full rewire of a 3 bed semi with concrete floors and walls on the ground floor. As I plan to have the kitchen ripped out separately i decided late on to exclude the kitchen from the initial rewire, is this a good or bad idea?. Anyway the attached quote is a…
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Quote for bath to be installed
I've had a quote for a bath to put in my rather small bathroom which only has a shower at the moment. I've been quoted £1,028 £358 for parts/bath £670 for labour Would you say this is reasonable? :money:
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Structural Engineer
Good Morning, We're currently planning an extension for the back of our house and a loft conversion. The architect has supplied a quote from a structural engineer to calculate steel beams, ridge beams, rafters and trimmers to ground floor and second floor roof designs, proposed floor joists and to check existing attic…
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Double Glazing Scam - Entu group
I don't know if it is the season for scams by unscrupulous DG salesfolk, but I am being inundated by cold calls, some of which mention the New Green Deal scheme - no such scheme exists. I admit I do need to replace at least 50% of my windows but shall choose a local, reliable firm that treats its customers with respect. My…
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Flagging
I know it's how long is a piece of string but I was wondering if this seems a fair quote. I have decking which seems to be of very poor quality in my garden. I need it changing so that I can (hopefully) use the garden this summer. I've had a quote for removing the decking, putting in the flags in MOT & sand, laying flags…
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Old Flat Roof replace ore repair
Hi, I started to develop a small leak in the old flat roof which covers 1 bedroom, the kitchen and the bathroom. The old roof is made up of zinc, and the various roofers are recommending I replace versus patch up the roof. Apparently the roof was patched a few times before I purchased the property in 2013. The choice I am…
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Roof repairs
Hi, can anyone tell me if this quote sounds fair? Its from a roofer that I have been recommended from a friend. I haven't been able to get any other recommendations so if I get other quotes it would be from companies I don't know, which I'm not keen on. Plus I have tried to get other roofers around to quote but some just…
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Plastering, no clue! don't want to pay more!
Hi All Just had an extension built (vv stressful) whilst they were working on an adjacent room we had the plaster knocked off and damp course injected. The room is now back to brick (victorian house) on 2 walls up to a height of 1 metre total area that needs plastering is 5.4 m2 the quote for wet plastering (plasterboard…
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Window Replacement quote from Anglian
Hello, I have received a quotation of £2,050 to replace windows (along with the frames) for 4 windows. 1 of the windows will be A++ rated triple glazed whilst the remaining 3 will be A rated standard double glazed. Before committing I just wanted to check with the experienced folks here whether I am paying too much for 4…
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Quote for Expansion Vessel Replacement
Hi All, I thought I had found a trusted plumber, but he's given me a quote (and asked for cash :eek:) which has got my spider senses tingling. I need a replacement expansion vessel on my cylinder (the tank is currently leaking, he was unable to pump it up last time, and the vessel is sitting at a funny angle) when he was…
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Replacement Internal Oak Veneer Doors
I've had a quotation from a local tradesman to supply and fit 11 new doors. The cost for the oak veneer doors, including one sliding door and track, door furniture, 2 x locks, fittings and door oil totals £2347. I would like to ascertain whether this is a fair quote. I would like this very pleasant local man to do the…
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New bathroom
I've received the below estimate to supply & fit a new bathroom. I had in my head maybe £5000 or so, though totally willing to admit I had more or less plucked that out of the air. The room is very small, only 147 x 197cm, so just expected it to be a bit lower. Does this seem normal/reasonable? I'm in Glasgow if it makes a…
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Double Glazing Estimate prices
Dear All My son has just bought his first house and is looking to have all windows and doors replaced (currently wood ones have rotten through). The specifications are: Lounge - 1800x1350 Lounge (side) - 600x1350 Kitchen - 1200x1050 Bathroom - 1200x600 Master bedroom - 1200x1200 Master bedroom (side) 600x1200 Bedroom 2 -…
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Double glazing - Windowquoter.co.uk?
Today, received a quote for 4 windows each with one opening from Safe Style - 2 x kitchen, 1 landing, 1 bedroom. Was quoted almost approximately £2600.00 which I thought a bit steep. Salesperson came with sample of one of their windows. Looks excellent quality but I did not expect it to cost this much. He asked me what…
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Fencing quote... is it too cheap?
Hello all, Had a fencing quote for a run of 18.6 metres and a run of 5.4 metres of close board fencing 6' high with gravel boards and wooden posts (our choice) Capped. Two gate posts replaced and a 5 bar gate to be re-hung (supplied by me). I know the usual advice of getting 3 quotes but I've asked 5 local firms to quote…
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Bathroom Refurb
Hi everyone, I've just had a plumber round at the weekend for labor costs to refurbish our bathroom. He's come back with a quote of £4500. This would be to: Take out the old suite - bath, shower, toilet and basin. Remove old tiles, floor(its line a cheap vinyl) and remove the skirting board Smooth the walls down, they are…
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Chimney Job - is this a good quote?
Hi, Last week a neighbor pointed out that a brick had fallen from my chimney (from the 4th row down) and was sitting on my roof. I moved into this house last year and the survey stated that the chimney needed attention. I've had a quote through today (and while he was here he removed the brick for me, save it smashing…
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Double glazing quote
Frist time buyer looking to renovate house. Eletrics underway next up are the windows. All 10 are completely rotten and need replacing. Had 3 quotes so far, 1 for 4.4k, 1 for 4.5k and 1 for 6k. Are these in the right area? All white Upvc, 50/50 split. 2 x windows need to be toughened being on the front and need to be done…
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Quote for replacement garage door
Garage door is not working something is broken. The chap who came to inspect said it is an old garage door and could not get spare part. He said if I wait might he might get a spare part but he does know when may be next week or even month. It will cost £150 for repair. The other option is to have new garage door at £720…
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New socket installation
Hi, I live in a new-build (2014) flat in London and am looking to get a socket installed for our router in the utility cupboard. There is a modern consumer unit in the same cupboard. I'm not fussy about the location of the socket and the wiring won't need sinking or anything like that. How much should I expect to pay?…
