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Fridge is not cold - freezer is fine.
A couple of days ago I noticed my fridge wasn't cold - I adjusted the temperature dial but nothing has changed. It's definitely not cold at all. I also noticed some ice lollies on top shelf of freezer had gone soft though when I moved them to a different shelf they firmed up again. Today they have returned to soggy! Ice…
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Fencing, Landscaping quote for 2250-2500 gbp. Is this quote fair?
* Fencing 2x7.5m + 1x 5.4m wall closeboard pressure treated with concrete posts and gravelboard * Patio slab approx 8sqm porcelain slab * Seeding, tidying, pruning garden area approx 7.7x5.4m * Skip rental, debris removal
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Roof repair / replace?
Hello My 1968 3 bed semi , currently clearing loft and noticed that the membrane under the rood tiles is perished and torn .... this is at top of roof under ridge tiles Roof is not leaking but not sure what to do Roof is marly concreate tiles approx 56 years old Have got some one round to inspect roof next week Not sure if…
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advice regarding incompetent plumber
Hi there, i am a university student renting a place with a few friends for the year and we had issues regarding our kitchen sink clogging up. After we called our real estate agency they arranged for a plumber to come over and unclog the pipes. however, he never cleared them out fully, just enough for the water to drain at…
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£200 to install this?
Been quoted £200 to install e ESI ESRTP4RF. Labour quoted £120. When I told him I can provide the thermostat as I can buy it for approx £50 online. He still insisted its supply and install for £200. I do not really like him but do not seem to have any other option as he seems to be the cheapest. He also serviced my valiant…
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Window trim fix quote
Hello! I had posted a question here regarding which tradesperson I would have needed to fix the trim that partially collapsed from my baywindow. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6633216/help-window-fixing#latest I have been quoted £800+vat to replace the trim (so not fixing but replacing it) and add a new…
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Fencing
Hi Concrete posts etc are all in place quote is for panels/wood 6 x ready made panels, custom made due to height, approx 6x3.xft 4 x 2 rails across concrete posts, top and bottom, attach boards, 6x5ft Take waste away quotes range from 700 to 750, midlands
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Utility room and bathroom extension
We've been trying to get a quote for this work for so long and finally a builder has given us one but we have nothing to compare it to. We want to add a small utility room and bathroom on the back of our bungalow. How does this quote sound? It's just for the building. All the drain work, windows, doors, fittings, plumping…
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Quote for downstairs loo refit
Just had this quote for a small downstairs toilet refit. Really like the look of the company, reviews check out OK, guy came round and was very personable but seems I'm totally clueless about the cost of things these days. My guestimate was around £3K tops. Space is 1.6m x 0.8m and the quote covers full wall and floor…
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Loft insulation, half boarding out and loft ladder fitting
I am really struggling to get quotes for this. I have contacted so many people and only obtained 3 quotes. Small 3 bed semi in the south east. Current insulation about 50mm, I would like this topped up and around half the loft boarded, so I can store things and a loft ladder installed so I can access the space properly.…
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Radiator take off
What kind of price would you think is reasonable for a plumber to take off a radiator and then come back at a later date to put it back on (for decorating purposes)?
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Roof work: felt plus ridge
What should I pay for renewing my ridge tiles plus redoing the felt in my eaves? This is a small 1960s 3-bed semi in Devon.
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Pricing for retiling
I need some help please. My kitchen needs re-tiling. It’s approximately 1m high and 9m long in three sections. I assume that is 9square metres? the tiles I want cost 30sq metre, so that’s around £270 and say another £100, for odds and sods, is that correct? thanks
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Bathroom Renovation
Hi, My elderly parents have received a quotation for a full bathroom renovation and would appreciate views on whether the figure is reasonable. The quoted price is £10,000. I will have to supply all the materials. The scope of works includes: * Removal of existing tiles and bathroom furniture. * Installation of new…
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Bill for emergency plumbing work
Hi, this isn't a quote, but an invoice. Last week my downstairs toilet was blocked. I phoned a local plumbing company, who have 3 offices all of which are around 30 minute drive from my house. They sent someone within about 2 hours. He tried to plunge it several times, took the toilet off to see the issue and refitted it,…
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Bowden kitchen quote
Hello everyone Started proceed of redoing kitchen got a quote from howdens i have rearranged quote using CHAT Gpt please anyone can comment on the prices. Base / Bottom Units * HSG417F Halesworth Sage Green 800 CC 3 Drawer Base – £653.50 F * HSG4211 Halesworth Sage Green 400 CC HiLine Base – £200.53 F * HSG4224 Halesworth…
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Quotes for ACO around house
Hello. We recently purchased a home and the previous occupier had a patio installed. Its too high and we need to have a ACO installed to the back, side and front of our home. Ive received three quotes. One for £550, one for £1000, one for £1200 and an online estimate of £2.5 to £3k. Ive asked the tradesmen if they provide…
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13k to Install a small second bathroom
I’ve just been quoted 13k including fittings and fixtures to create a small second bathroom using part of my bedroom. The bathroom will be ensuite size, but will have access to the hallway. The work includes fitting a new soil pipe, 2 stud walls, and knocking down part of the hallway wall. The bathroom will also be fully…
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bathroom refit
had a quote for bathroom refit .£12-000 .this involes removing bath wash basin & shower unit & wc & radiator ,to be replaced by new shower unit ,wash basin & new wc all walls tiled & flooring & new radiator.thought this was a bit steep what does anybody else think .obviously i will be getting a few more quotes .tia
