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Quote for doors - does this sound right?
I have been quoted by our builder who was working on kitchen and bathroom refurb a total cost of £736.68 to purchase and hang 3 internal doors from Howdens. These were 2x four panel clear pine doors and 1x moulded (egg box construction) bi-fold door for a cupboard. Broken down the quote was £496.68 for the doors and hinges…
Structural engineer fee
Just been given a bill from a structural engineer who I asked to determine if a wall was loadbearing (it wasn't). For a 10-15 min visit where he poked a tape measure through a hole I'd previously made in the ceiling and writing an email, he's billing me for £250 plus VAT. Is that reasonable? It seems a bit excessive to me.
Supply & Hang wooden door
I've been quoted over £700 to supply and hang a new wooden door. The door chosen was the Richmond Glazed from Howdens. This includes a standard satin handle and 5 lever lock also from Howdens. I'm struggling to get other carpenters to even come and quote so wondered if this was about right. We are in outer London.
New Skirting Boards
Hi I have had a quote for new skirting boards it's a 4 bedroom house so new skirting everywhere including utility room and en suite and downstairs cloakroom but not including stairs price quoted was £1300 inclusive of materials and labour. Does this sound fair? The skirting would be pre-finished so no need to paint over…
replacement one of glass
We have just been quoted £168 to replace a broken pane of glass in our sash window (single pane). The pane measures 15X27 inches.
Various building work - quote
Hello We are looking to get the below done in our house. 1. Remove a load bearing wall to make a through lounge. 2. Our back reception room has no wall between the room and kitchen so put a stud wall in. 3. Remove 2 chimney breast all the way up to the loft. We have been quoted £3000 for all of the above. This includes…
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