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Install extra radiator cost?
Have been given the following quote to add additional radiators where they're missing in the house, just wanted opinions on if it's reasonable? SUPPLY AND INSTALL RADIATORS AND PIPE WORK Altering pipe work to suit supply and install the following: DESCRIPTION Living Room Radiator 1 x 600x1200 Double. Bathroom Radiator 1 x…
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Convert utility to shower room with w.c.
Hello folks Instinct tells me that following quote is a bit steep but as it's a few years since I last had building work done thought it best to check with those in the know. Conversion of utility to bathroom. Extraction of existing utility room. Take down and creating of waste to take new facilities (fixing into existing…
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Ensuite bathroom refit - installation quote
Hi, We are having our en-suite bathroom replaced. We've bought the bathroom through Wickes using one of their design consultants and have had the following quote for installation. It's a little more expensive than we were expecting. Would be grateful to hear any thoughts. We live in Sussex. Thanks :) INSTALLATION PRICE…
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Loft insulation quote
Got this quote for loft insulation for a 3 bed bungalow, wondering if anyone has any thoughts on if it's reasonable? 114m sq x 300mm New jacket for water tank Water pipes insulating. Covers for 4 spotlights (for shower room below) £1250 Thanks in advance.
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Dropped kerb and driveway
Dropped kerb quote: Labour + plant + materials to carry out construction of new vehicle access across public footpath 5 kerbs. 4.5 metres wide by 3 metres deep. £2620 + Vat + Licence Fee Driveway quote: 33 sqm. Excavate and remove. Supply and install new recessed manhole frame and cover. Marshalls Drivesett Priora brick…
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Quote for flat refurbishment
Hi everyone, I just wanted some opinions if a quote for a complete refurbishment of a first floor, two bedroom flat was fair. The flat is in the south east, nearish to Gatwick, for reference. New Fuseboard and Full Re-wire To Supply and Install a 10-way dual RCD consumer unit with MCB's To Chase walls and Run new wiring…
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fair price for drain repairs?
Recently had an issue with blocked drain. Advised to have repairs done as this was due too roots burrowing into the drain. The drainage issue has been carried out. Price below is for further works. We advise that he has graded the root ingression and displaced joint in your drain as a RED fault and that a repair should be…
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Fair quote for worktop?
I've just had a quote for fitting laminate worktop (not supplying) and sink and taps. It includes 2 mitred joints and about 2.5 metres of worktop. Also fitting a new extractor fan and some plinths around edge of existing units. The quote is for labour only apart from some waste pipe under sink. £850-900. 2 Days work. Does…
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Comparing boiler quotes
Hello! The IQE Simplicity combi boiler we inherited with our first house has broken down 2 days outside of the warranty period, so after spending nearly £300 trying to fix it and nearly two weeks without heating or hot water we've decided to stop throwing good money after bad. It was a c*** boiler anyway. I know absolutely…
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Countertop dishwashers
hi there thinking of buying one of these for my daughter for Christmas to put in her rented flat. Does anyone have any personal experience of them please? Are they more trouble than they are worth? She enjoys cooking from scratch so uses pots and pans, not just a plate for microwave meals. Many thanks
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Used comparisson site
Hey guys, not sure if I'm allowed to post this (MODs please take this down if it's not allowed), but as I am just started on my 36" WF Pompeii build, I've been scouring all over for Fb Board. I just stumbled across a deal on ebay for mine for 12 SQFT for ~$125 (inc shipping). This isn't my auction, butI was thinking it…
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Plumber. boiler leak
I rang what I thought was a local plumber who advertised no call out charge. Plumber came and saw obvious problem as soon as he took the boiler cover off. He didn't fix it as he had no parts, so just replaced the cover. I rang the office, which although was a local number, was not local, and to whom I had already given…
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Enusuite refurbish
Hi, Getting ensuite refurbished. Have got a quote ofr £3400 for labour and plumbing supplies(grout + tile adhesive + board +timber) (BUT NOT TILES , TOILET BASIN SHOWER ETC. which will be supplied by me). The work is 1) strip off existing tiles + shower tray + toilet + floor tiles + vanity unit + basin. 2) Rebuild the…
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Is this quote for glazing too much?
Thoughts on this quote? We are a 3 bed semi and our bathroom window is broken. We could just replace it like for like but as all the windows are old and ideally need replacing we thought we might as well get them all done. We’ve got 7 windows altogether but 3 of them are huge so may count as 2 windows so make that 10. Plus…
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Xtremedoor Composite Front Door Quote
Hi All, Just had a sales person round from a home improvements company in the south of the UK quote me £1700 including fitting for a composite front door made by Xtremedoor (Vista Panels). Apparently this was their best price after doing the classic 'I'll phone the office' trick. Is this a fair price for a composite front…
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Upstairs redecorating and part renovate
Hi I am having upstairs all redone over next couple. Is £6.5k a fair quote for below: -wallpaper removed, full ‘re skim to x3 rooms -landing skim -loft hatch forming into new landing -electrics and chandelier fitted to master bedroom -new radiator fitted x4 bedrooms (price may vary on pipework) -skirting boards x4 bedrooms…
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Should ridge tiles always be bedded in with mortar?
Hi Everyone, Hope you can see that this does relate to what was quoted versus what has happened! Our roof has been replaced but the ridge tiles have not been bedded in with mortar, as far as I can see, there is expanding foam under them but they are just slotted together on top - is there any chance that this is not an…
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Quote for Bathroom Renovation - Is it Fair?
Hi. Here my quote for my bathroom renovation. It's my first time, so I'm not sure if this is fair. It comes to a total of £4747, but that isn't including tiles. I've had a check of how much tiles are, and with the trade discount, it'll come to around £500. So that is £5247. Is this fair?
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Car insurance
My son recently had his insurance cancelled due to not sending a dvla code, he takes full responsibility but my argument with the insurer was they failed to tell us via the letter, also they never cancelled a previous insurance we had and continued to take payment. To cut to the chase he was paying £120 month and now there…
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Removal of chimney breast and reboarding of ceilings
Had this quote for removal of chimney breasts in 2 rooms, steels in, removal of lath ceilings x 2 and plasterboard, plaster of walls where chimney breasts were. In north west - quote of £5k - thoughts? *Removal of existing chimney breast (x2) *All steel work -supplied & fit *Dot & dab /all plaster work to chimney breast…
