We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Is this quote fair?

Archives for June 2017

Removal of large tree in back garden
I've got a large copper beech tree in my back garden which looked a bit sad so had it checked by a tree consultant. Seems like the tree needs to go as it has got fungus infection. Tree stump is about 1.1m wide and is 17m high with 18m canopy (according to the report of the tree consultant) I got 2 quotes for felling the…
Freesat dish . Installing 1 quad and l m b ..
Howdy ! It's never easy to get a straight answer with freesat Eventually I googled aerial force. Initial price was £79 but if there are other things that need doing , engineer quotes before doing job. So , replace 1xquad and l m b . He quoted me over £376.00 I of course refused. I said it should be £140 max I ended up…
Quoting for new loft hatch and boarding
We're in a tricky position. We want to have our loft hatch moved so we can put a ladder in, and the loft boarded out (roughly 120 square foot), preferably with lighting. A purlin prevents us from using the current hatch location. We've had 5 people out to quote. The first 2 were from loft ladder and boarding "specialists"…
Should I pay for this?
This is my first forum post ever so hopefully I have followed the rules and am correct in starting a new thread! My question is around the payment of a contractor that we currently have in doing some floor tiling and decorating work. I was originally just looking for tiling work, but this guy said that as he would usually…
Fitted wardrobes..fair price?
Hi Does anyone know if this seems a fair price for fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. One company quoted £2000 with sliding doors, two double wardrobes behind that included 6 drawers and 2 hanging rails and one shelf inside. The size is H 232 x W 212 x D 42 I have had a second quote and he emailed me back saying £1550…
Copper Slate Worktop
We recently were in Wren kitchens and saw a lovely worktop. The name is Copper Slate, it's a laminate. We aren't buying our kitchen from Wren but would like to source the worktop from somewhere else. Will this be available at Wren only.
Moving a stopcock
I would like the stopcock moved in my kitchen. It is currently behind the kitchen sink and I would like it brought forward so it is more accessible. Has anyone had this done, and if so what are the likely costs?
House refurbishment in stages, job prioritising help needed
Hi, We got our house recently which is in a poor condition, I have a structural home buyers report with photos of all the work that needs to be done and I'm looking for advice on how to get them done in stages slowly while living at the property as I have not got enough cash to refurbish the house all at the same time. I'm…
Damp works
Hi, I have some penetrating damp coming through onto one of the walls in my living room. The remedy is to remove the old plaster, apply a waterproof sand cement mixture, followed by a skim coat. The radiator needs to be taken off and reattached once work is complete, plus new skirting to be installed. The wall area is…
Notching 40% joist depth, did they break building regulation
Hello all, Our upstairs neighbor have recently refitted their new bathroom which is above our bedroom, since then, whenever they have shower, the sound of water hitting the floor is clearly coming through to our bedroom. After they refuse to do anything to improve the situation, we decided to sound proof our bedroom…
Extension Quote
Hi all Just check if this quote looks reasonable. The kitchen extension is already done but we are looking to extend the lounge to the same length and the lounge extension will be 2m x 3.6m. We also want to knock through to the kitchen to create an open plan living room. They will need to put an RSJ in to support the wall…
Does this sound ok?
Main bedroom (6m x 3.5m ish) new ceiling (Cannot skim over, very poor artex job previously pretty much falling down, sagging and cracking) and coving all the way around. Quoted £530 for one man over 1 day (Friday) and 1 morning (Saturday). Live in Kent Does it sound about right?
New Skirting downstairs
Getting new skirting downstairs In North East England 26.5 m with 21 corners. 7 inch white primed mdf Also getting new stop lats on an external door and new lock. Supplied and fitted is 320 Got another quote for 380 but he has a month wait and I'm in a rush
Quote/Invoice confusion
We had a very bad experience with a contractor for work on a driveway. We tried to take it to small claims, but unfortunately didn't have enough evidence while he lied repeatedly, including producing two false quotes that he claimed to have given us but did not. In total, we ended up with five different documents from him…
New Bathroom
Hi all We have just bought a house. We need to completely change the bathroom as it is an old avocado suite and it has carpet! Basically we need to do the following: - Remove old suite and tiles - Remove carpet - Move waste pipe to the other side - Install new suite - Tiling - Install new extractor fan - Paint where needed…
Guttering and soffits, fascias.
I have a three bed semi of average size, not a box house they build today, nor is it a mansion. It's about 50 years old and modern in style. Gutters to the front and rear plus no obstructions like conservatories. Although there is no guttering to the side, some tidying up there will need done to make it match the front and…
Septic tank infilling
I've found it really difficult to find a rough cost of filling in a septic tank. It's currently filled with water so we've been instructed to fill for safety reasons. Has anyone had this done and can give a rough cost? Should I expect £100, £500, £1000, more?
Painting walls in one room - £250
Hi, I need to get the walls in one room painted. The size is 3.6 x 2.6m and height is 2.3m. I will supply the paint. The quote given by a decorator is £250 including labour and any material besides the paint, one day's work. This is in outer London. I have never had any painting work done at all, so I have nothing to go…
Utility Room Fitting Out Quote
[FONT=&quot]Hi,[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]I've just finished having the rear of the garage converted into a utility room. The builder says it will take 1 1/2 weeks and he has quoted me £1,800 to:[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]- Fit the kitchen units and work top[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]- lay laminate…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

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.
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 Payments 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.

View All

Is this quote fair?

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Is this quote fair?

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free