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Archives for May 2017

Roof work
A couple weeks ago after heavy rain I came home to find water stains in the plasterboard above my bedroom window and some water on the cill. My house was built around 1933 so is too old to have a lining under the tiles. I got someone from a reputable local building firm to have a look and he said it seemed to be coming…
fashias / guttering
Hi, I've been given a quote of £1,500 for fascia, soffits and guttering on my house, it's approximately 22m What do you think?
Electric rewire of 3 bed semi
Got a quote for a rewire of a 3 bed semi in Merseyside, what is your opinion, fair or not? The bathroom will need a new suspended ceiling to accommodate the spotlights. The house will be unoccupied and unfurnished Front room 3x Double sockets £135 1x 1 way light and pendent £55 Back room 3x Double sockets £135 1X 1 Way…
handy man quote
hi we have just moved into a house and got a quote form a handy man for 4 jobs we need doing and unsure how to do ourselves, he quoted £155 approx for repairing a new toilet handle, radiator dial fell off, letter box replacement and front and back door lock change. He has told us to get the told for this job, the letterbox…
Decorating and Plastering
I have received a quote for decorating two rooms and doing a bit of plastering where some tiles and woodchip have been removed. Room 1 is 20m2 and Room 2 is 5m2, ceilings are 2.5m high. What do you think? Room 1 Decorator to prepare & paint ceiling in white matt emulsion Decorator to prepare & paint 3 walls - 2 coats,…
Glass Blocks
Does anyone know are glass blocks expensive. I know I can look up the price but to build an 8ft by 6ft wall to fill in a current window leading into a conservatory to obscure the view. Thanks in advance for any replies
Price for Block Paving
Hi, we are currently in the process of block paving our driveway. We have already dug out the base and filled with hardcore and cemented the outer black bricks into place. How long should it take 3 builders to fill in the area with standard rectangle block paving (45 degree herringbone)?The area is 60 square meters with 3…
Gas hob installation
Would anyone be able to tell me roughly how much to install a gas line from the main meter on the side of a house to a new hob. It's about a 6 meter run from one side of the house to the other. Plenty of access under the house. Thanks
New boiler installation quotes
Morning All, We recently moved into our new house and are looking into upgrading the central heating system into something a tad more efficient and modern. Currently installed is an old Potterton Profile 100e boiler on a traditional gravity system with old fashioned imperial measurement single radiators and 8mm microbore…
Indian stone paving quote
Hi there, Can you tell me if you think this quote is fair? I am based in Altrincham, Cheshire. The quote is for: 68 metres squared Indian sandstone paving 25 linear metres of tegula block edging 36 metres squared sportsman lawn turf Driveway to be laid on an MOT and full concrete bed All paving joints finished with easy…
Flushing central heating
How much is a reasonable price for flushing a bungalow's central heating system? 14 radiators if that matters. One tradesman has suggested it should be done (because one radiator has been replaced) or can we wait until a new boiler is needed and get it done then?
Do Quotes/Bills need to be itemised ??
I have been having a long battle to get quote/repair carried out on my property - with the bill being split 4 ways. So quote received, go ahead given, work stopped, new quote required, new go ahead given, work carried out. That was all fine (well it wasn't but that's another story). Now, bill received listing what was…
Window Replacement
Hello, We have been quoted £950 for a replacement window (57" x 47"), with the sill to be done in wood. Is this expensive? We are going to get a local guy in to give us another quote, but just wanted an idea. The window is mostly fixed (ie. doesn't open) with two small opening windows at the top. Thanks marlasinger
structural engineer quote
I am having a loft conversion and refurbishment of the rest of the house. The work will involve removing couple of walls and we needed a structural engineer to calculate the supporting beams..etc.The guy I got through recommendation has quoted me £1200 to do the work. Is that reasonable? I have never had to do this before…
Quoted gas boiler work
Hi all I am after some general advice as Citizens advice talk in riddles The gas boiler at my tenanted property broke down a couple of months ago and I got my normal engineer (who had already had several hundred pounds out of me for other boiler work in the previous months) to carry out a survey and quote for the repair.…
Gas Valve Replacement
Hi All Called someone out this weekend to diagnose a leak in our flat after having our gas supply turned off by the National Grid due to gas leaking from the flue. Was quickly identified that the gas valve was faulty (30 mins). Part was identified and guy went off to to collect the part (taking 2.5hrs). Came back and…
Can I change energy supplier if in debt?
I was wondering if i can still save money by switching supplier if I am in debt to my current supplier...

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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