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Windows quote
I’ve been quoted £2500 for the following (North England) 1 x 2.5m wide x 1.2m high 1 x 1.5m wide x 1.2m high 2 x 1.2m wide x 1.2m high 1 x 0.6m wide x 1.8m high
Quote for double glazing
I I have been quoted £8000 for replacement of 6 double glazed windows. Is this very expensive ?
Fitted Wardrobes
Hi, I have been looking at maximising the space in my bedroom & had a local carpenter out to do a quote. She was recommended by a couple of people on a local website & wondering if anyone has a view on this cost? The quote is £2.6k for 1.5m wide floor to ceiling wardrobe (600mm deep) with 3 doors & one divider 0.7m wide x…
Windows & Door
Hi, Can someone tell me if this is roughly about right for 2 windows & a composite front door please. 2x uPVC white Windows one upstairs and lounge.Both are roughly 2400x1200 1x composite front door. Not sure of the make could be Xtreme door. Been quoted £2920 fitted. Thank you.
Car finance interest loaded upfront
I recently purchased a car on finance with close brothers. I made 2 x monthly payments of £, 1358 so a total of £2716 and yet only £70 came off the settlement figure, how can this be? It's a flat rate of 4.25% and the amount to borrow is £67k and my total to pay back is £81.5k over 60 months so basically £14.5k spread over…
LVT flooring labour quote
Hi Im looking to get LVT glue down for downstair rooms.The living & dinning is open plan, the max size is 7.6m x 4.62m. Been quoted for labour cost (London) £720, plus additional £700 if we want it to be layed herringbone style. Is this quote fair? Thanks
How to assess a renovation property without being able to get anyone to quote?
Hi. Seen a prize of a renovation property in the perfect location for a family home but have never taken on a full gut renovation before. All signs are that materials are increasing in price erratically at the moment so it doesn't seem prudent to rely on outline online estimates for the cost of particular elements added…
How much for flooring fitter?
I want to replace the laminate in my hallway and lounge. The lounge is 4.8 x 3.3m, the hallway is about 5.6 x 2m. What should I expect to pay for removal of the old laminate, reuse existing underlay, lay new laminate with scotias and disposal of the old laminate? In Greater London. I've got a price for the laminate, supply…
Fitter Quotes
I'm planning on fitting a bathroom as a priority - that's were the main budget will go. I've already got a design and a fitter for this job (fitter A). We also want to replace the kitchen with a Wren/Wickes kitchen, just refresh more like. Part of the bathroom job involves moving the water tank in an airing cupboard on the…
Upstairs bathroom
Hi, I’ve just bought a little mid terraced house and I’d like some changes made. The first is fitting a bathroom upstairs. It would be DIRECTLY above the old bathroom with access to the soil pipe. The bathroom will be compact and it will not be filled with gold taps and a diamond encrusted toilet seat. The quote was £8k.…
EICR - supposed C2's
Can someone tell me whether this report is realistic? We failed the EICR on the following grounds: It says I have 1 month for the remedial work to be undertaken. I hope the timescales do not have to be adhered to as the inspection was on 1 July and report not sent until 12th! (I also emailed electrician to find out what…
Party Wall Cost
We are extending our property and will be needing a party wall agreement, what is a fair cost of a party wall agreement? Thanks
Laying patio cost
Just had a quote for laying a porcelain patio. £11500 to lay 100 m2..Now it's going to be laid on the diaganol so I know there will be more cuts and there will be the hire of the diamond blade cutter. But even so ...is ( allowing for all the sundries) £100 / sq metre taking the p**s?? ( based in NW if that helps!) And…
Roof valley repair
An old friend now runs his own roofing business. I had a roof valley that was damaged & leaking, so I called him. He initially quoted £700, but this would entail half a days work, hiring a tower etc. On the day, he was here for less than an hour & just brought his ladder. This is a repair job, rather than a replacement.…
Installing a bath and moving a rad?
Evening all, Would be interested in opinions on this quote I’ve had for a couple of plumbing jobs at home. I’m a bit of a novice so no idea how this quote compares. Problem is - I’m having difficulty finding tradespeople locally. Despite contacting 10 different local plumbers this is the only reply to the job I’ve had. So…
Double Glazing Quote
Hello, I have had a quote of £3,890 inc VAT for the following; Five new windows (appreciate you don’t know the sizes but no bay windows etc) Two new double glazed doors. Price includes disposal. Thanks Cameron
Replace Consumer Unit
Hi, just wondered if anyone knows roughly how much an electrician would charge to replace a consumer unit and install a garage consumer unit? Was quoted one price but invoiced a lot more (nearly 30% more)! Will be talking to the electrician but just wanted to know some other opinions before I approach him.
UK cruise travel insurance
I’m soon to go on a cruise around the U.K. from Newcastle port and I’m looking for travel insurance but finding it just as expensive as if I was going abroad with flights. Surely I don’t need to have cover for medical expenses, and declare medical history, as being a U.K. citizen in my own country, it is free of charge? I…
Kitchen electrical
Kitchen being referb New Ring main Provide 7 double socket above worktop 3 sockets under worktop for w/m d/w and fridge Cooker new position on 6mm cable 8 X fire rated downlights Test/certificate £1250 is this fair
New Kitchen Cost of Deposit Concern
Hi, I am a bit inexperienced with this sort of thing so hence the question. I have had a few quotes for a new kitchen. We are happy to go ahead with a small company that will manage all the work required. This includes ripping out the old kitchen, a small amount of building work, replastering (including ceiling) and all…

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