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Archives for February 2022

Quote on Roof repair (Storm Eunice)
Hi, There is some damage to the roof on my kitchen extension caused by ridge tiles from the neighbours roof falling on it. There are around 5 or 6 broken tiles that require replacing and tear in the underlay that will need replacing. The roofer quoted me £400 for the work. I have not managed to get another quote as all…
Boiler Grants
I have just moved house and found out that the boiler which is over 16 years old is an old one with a heating tank and water tank in the loft and is inefficient to say the least. At my last house I received a new boiler a few years ago through the government grant scheme as my child is classed as disabled and we are in…
Annex remodeling architecture fees
Hi put this in another thread but though I'd ask here as well we recently purchased a property which has an attached annex. The layout was awful so we want to remodel it, put in a new dormer, knock down retaining walls etc. I found an architect who did some fixed fee architecture with unlimited changes for about £800 for…
Cost to check boiler installation and complete benchmark logbook
Our installer has not completed the benchmark logbook for our boiler installation. We are trying to get them to return to do so, but will withhold reasonable funds until they do so. Any ideas of the cost to check their work and complete?
Garden clearance and landscape
Medium sized back garden. Looking to clear out all shrubs and lawn. Refit turf and paving area. Been quoted £4.2K - £6.5K. Lower end is a new company, higher end is established with 5 star reviews. Are we being seen off and if so can we haggle? Reckon it would be no more than 5 days work. North East area.
Is £1630 a fair price?
Loft boarding, timber subframe, insulation, wooden ladder and strip light covering area 20m2 . Thank you.
Power clean of patio and removal of small dead tree
I have an Indian sandstone patio area as part of a small garden (terraced 2 bedroom house). The quote is to clean the patio and apply a protective coating to help avoid it getting too dirty again. Also to uproot and remove a small dead tree from the bed. The quote is around £800 (London area) I have never had this done…
Fire Insurance on flats with combustible cladding
Insurance premiums have got through the roof on flats with cladding considered to be combustible. Has anyone any insights, advice?
Schneider electric charging point - offer
long story short, I have a good friend who's a qualified electrician. he has a brand new Schneider charging point for sale, it's the 22KW model, key, cable etc. while I don't own a plug-in hybrid or an electric car, the next one will probably be one. my main interest here is to add value to the house. A nice, large…
Back to brick plastering
We have been quoted for plasterering our 5x4m living room, taking it back to brick and plastering walls and ceiling - just under 3k in the North West - no decorating. Does that sound right? Thanks 😊
Is insisting customer pay for QS for quote normal?
We've been struggling to get quotes for a loft conversion and single storey extension. We were eventually contacted by a builder who seemed interested. They had a lot of positive feedback on one of the "find a builder" type sites. They advised they couldn't quote until we had finalised drawings from architect and…
Kitchen fitter
God don't know where to start. Bought a kitchen from a company that does them at whole sale price. I was told that every was in the warehouse and I just need a kitchen fitter. So I got one and was quoted 5k to fit a kitchen and two bathrooms. The kitchen company screw up put my order in January 2022. Parts are missing. So…
Fair quote? Tarmac
Hi there, Recently had the following quote for 100m2 tarmac. Kerbs etc already laid. Area is on a hill. Driveway up to house. More quotations planned for next week but been let down a few times now but no shows Area is yorkshire. TIA construct your driveway in tarmac to an area approx. 102m2 To shape up, supply, lay and…
British Gas Homecare Boiler price hike.
My British Gas Homecare policy on my boiler runs out in March. I am currently paying £78 pa. British Gas will move me onto a new Homecare cover costing £225.05 pa. Is this price hike fair? I can reduce the cost by agreeing to a £60 excess but even so this is a massive price uplift.
New gas boiler installation
House is a terraced the 2014 bolier has got issues and a new one is required. Is this quote as expected? This includes fixing a pipe leak in the kitchen ceiling which should take 4 hours. 30kw combi boiler because 12 liters/ minute Or ideal logic 24 (saving of £100) Includes 2 day fitting total3,317.23 Thanks 👍
Quote for Differential Diaphragm replacement on combi boiler
Can anyone tell me if this is a fair quote please. Its for replacement of hot water differential diaphragm on a combi boiler Labour £150 Parts £156 I’m sure its correct but I want to check before I agree to the work being done. Hope someone can advise
Garden studios problem
Hello I’m not sure this is the correct place to post this but was the closest category. I’ve had a garden studio installed - it’s ‘portable’ one. Right from the start they placed it too far forward (moved the boundary when I went on the school run) and once I knew I let them know I was not happy and let the head office…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
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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
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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.

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