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Boiler replacement
I've had a couple of quotes to remove an old Worcester 28si and replace with a Worcester 25i in the same location. The guy that viewed the job said it was a straightforward swap, a days work. The other quote was an estimate via freeindex. Both were £1,995, including magni filter and remote control. My electrician who has…
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Move 3 radiators
Quote for moving 3 radiators in an unfurnished, uncarpeted house. Two were existing radiators the third, supplied by us. No material supplied by the plumber. £300 cash in hand. Fair?
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Conservatory Relocation
Hi My friend is taking down his conservatory to make way for an extension and has offered it to me for free. I'm now in the process of trying to get quotes for dismantling and then fitting it in my back garden. The area is mostly patio but will encroach on a raised grass area so that'd need excavating. Conservatory is 1…
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Landscaping quote
We're looking to get our garden re-landscaped - we already have a concept design from a designer we've engaged and we've finalised most of the details and she'll shortly be working on the final presentation and planting plan. We've now had three quotes to get the work done. It's a complete clearance and start from scratch…
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Laying flooring, new french doors and fitting a hearth
Hi all, We're getting quotes to have engineered wood flooring put down (sourced ourselves though if you have any good budget recommendations!) as well as replacing a window with French doors and putting in a hearth where there's currently just messy concrete! Have received a quote for £3200 broken down as follows: Supply…
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Nursery decoration
Hi there. I had a quote from a tradesman for decorating the nursery as well as the woodwork in the landing. Originally he quoted £350 and 2 days before seeing the job and went up to £500 and 3 days when viewing (this was based on him doing it by himself) I hired the guy who turned up today to start the job and he has…
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My utility and cloakroom extension
Quoted just under 15k which includes VAT for 3x2 metres Includes preparing site, pitched tiled roof, tiles and rendered walls, internal wall. 3 doors. 1 window insulation and site management. I think it's a lot
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Building over garage
Hi I'm looking into building over my garage - semi detached house with single garage. Have only had one builder round. He said the foundations are probably not strong enough so would need knocking down and building again. He thinks all in£50k which I thought was excessive!! This is all in - electrics, plumbing etc. Worth…
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£600 quote for two little windows.
Quote for replacement of two windows on a ground floor bathroom extension is £590. They are approx 22" x 28" and 17" x 28". Briefly removal of existing wood windows, replacement with Irish oak wood effect UPVC with double glazed patterned glass (Pilkington Chantilly). They are a highly regarded local company and did the…
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Replacement window quote
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone would be able to give some advice please? I am looking to replace the windows in my property and really have no idea what to look out for in terms of dodgy companies and practices. Could anyone give me some advice? I have had one quote so far and this is the breakdown: emoval of all…
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Adding French doors to a bay window quote...
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Quote for pruning Leyland trees
Any idea how much should I pay to have 5 Leyland trees pruned or removed. They are not very high and very bare at the bottom. Thanks
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£5,100 kitchen install
Hi, We foolishly only got a verbal quote for a kitchen install. The quote was £2,200 with no mention of whether or not this included VAT. During the job, we received no updates on increasing costs. After the job, we received an invoice for £5,100. I asked the builder to itemise and he gave these details: Remove old kitchen…
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Architect Costs - reasonable
Hi We are looking to extend the back of the house - single storey - 9mx3m (ish). We have been looking at different architects to do the drawings and have been getting a wide range of quotes....The latest being £1500 +VAT (or 3% of building costs) whichever is highest. For this I would get the following: Stage 1 - Survey,…
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Call Out fees
I recently had a issue with our electric gates, they opened but wouldn't close. After changing batteries a few times I called a local gate company that asked if there was a magic eye and antennae that was being obstructed. There was no magic eye so they said they could come out and have a look. They came out a couple of…
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Quote for bathroom, kitchen complete home redecoration for 30sqm studio flat
My mums lifetime friend is a builder she trusts him I trust her but he didn't give a quote until gutting and removing entire contents of new flat and I'm a bit shocked at the costs but I have no idea? Would like to know how much it costed other people. He has quoted £13,000 for everything including purchasing all goods and…
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Roofing advice
We recently had a homebuyers report on our house which states the roof has come to the end of its life, daylight can be seen from the attic, the torching (lime mortar) is crumbling and some of the slates have slipped due to the nails rotting & more slates are likely to slip. Do we need to be looking to remove the roof,…
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Conservatory quote
Hi guys we are East Midlands based we have had a few quotes for a conservatory and would appreciate your comments on the prices please. we have been quoted for: 3.6m x 3.6m outside dimensions existing ground is flat but will include removal of existing patio slabs dwarf wall all round Pilkington glass with the active blue…
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Kitchen remodelling using external store
Hi, I'm looking for some help on a quote, please. I'd be grateful for any feedback, I can deal with honest... Work to be done (must be a fairly common thing with these terraced houses, built in about 1911): Terrace house currently has external store room (probably used to be external toilet), accessed by external door.…
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Double Glazing quote
Measurements-My rough brick to brick Windows 17 in total (5 Non opening.) 120cm x 100 x 10 (3 not open) 90cm x 100 x 2 60cm x 100cm x 2 (1 Not open) 66cm x 66cm x 3 (1 Not open) Doors 210cm x 100cm x 3 Patio 210cm x 100cm x 1 Got 3 quotes from Independents who all seem to use Liniar All A rating glass and secure doors (?)…