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built in wardrobes, does this quote sound about right?
have had a quote to for an experienced carpenter to build me 'built in' wardrobes that are floor to ceiling, wall to wall, so basically cover the complete wall of one side of the bedroom. He's making the doors himself, and it includes hanging rails in the large alcove and multiple shelving in the other alcove and across…
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Car insurance disparity
Hi, I'm buying a car from my soon-to-be-ex-husband. I've got full no claims bonus, no points on my licence, at the same address & my quote was £500 from the company it's currently insured with. My husband, about the same age, has had accidents & has points for speeding. His renewal is £325 - up £75 from last year. That's…
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Roofing & Guttering repairs
Normally when assessing a quotes I try to get three of them to compare, but my luck with local roofers this week has been abysmal. Of the five I contacted, three responded with interest and a promise to visit but only one turned up despite them all saying they would (and me waiting in for them). The one that did show…
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Double Glazing - 19 Windows
Hi All Anyone know what sort of price I will be looking at to replace 19 double glazed windows? Also any recommendations around the Camberley (Surrey) area of companies would be much appreciated. Thanks
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Quote for aluminium crittal style doors
Hi, we've only managed to get one quote so far which is as below. Trying to get more but struggling. Is this quote reasonable? The company come recommended. This also includes cutting out the already there window to fit the door and making good.
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15k for small bathroom?
What’s the going rate for a bathroom renovation these days? We’ve been quoted 15K (North East England) which is a lot more than I was expecting but not sure if I’m just out of touch! I appreciate costs have increased due to things like Brexit/Pandemic etc and things vary depending on spec (ours sort of mid to high). Its…
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15k quote for wren kitchens
hi all, just wondering if you think this quote is fair? we have got a quote from wren kitchens for a 35m2 kitchen, 18 cabinets, kitchen island, Belfast double sink, quartz counter top for just over £15k. This does not include fitting or flooring but does include a Samsung American style fridge freezer and an integrated…
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Dormer and ensuites
Does this look a reasonable quote? Strip off existing dormer and roof area of new dormer. Install new floor joists and wall plates. construct and install dormer face and cheeks Build gable roof, install breathable felt, roof battens, concrete tiles up can facial, soffits, gutters and down pipes. Re-instate new roof back…
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Cost of new kitchen
Hi, I have been quoted £10k for a new kitchen from Howdens - this is not including appliances. I will attach a picture of the floorplan of my house, it is a galley kitchen so we were planning on knocking down the wall between the kitchen and living room and putting up an stud wall to create a smaller snug living room and a…
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Low energy retrofit architect
So this includes one structural survey, to find out what the walls are made of properly (ie : to find out what's best for the property) I've said I'm using the PassivHaus ethos but not necessarily going full PassivHaus given diminishing returns Is that quote fair? It seems quite a lot but I don't know if that's normal for…
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Window Quote by Anglia First Home Improvement - help please
Hi, We have had a deal offered to us by Anglia First Home Improvements for 10 windows, several larger windows. They quoted us £9,800 but as they want to use our house to advertise their windows they were going to give us a discount meaning we would pay £6,800. We got him down to £5,650 but don’t really know if this is a…
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Drain relining quote - £600 for 3 metres
Hello, I have had a quote for approx. 3 metres of a displaced drain to be relined. The quote is £600. Is this fair? Thank you.
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New conservatory roof-fair price?
We have old polycarbonate that need replacing, have had 2 companies in so far and both guys scratched their heads as to what they could do with it. 1st has come back with a quote of 18k and 2nd thought we were better off having a builder come in and put a flat roof one with skylights put in and was going to contact someone…
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Pergola
I’m having a lean-to/pergola built on my new patio. It will be attached to my house, and I will be able to access it through my patio doors. Is this a fair quote (not including any roof).. cheers Supply 2 treated 6 inch timber posts. Fix into the relevant position on the patio using appropriate fixings. Supply treated…
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Downstairs Bathroom/Plumbing Work
Evening, Ive been quoted £860 for the following. Cap old Toilet/Sink Install new/toilet sink Tidy up one pipe to a radiator as it was cut too long (previous owner job) Install 1 radiator Install 1 outside hot tap Toilet and Sink supplied, Radiator is very small for downstairs toilet. I've not had plumbing work done for…
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Plasterer charged more than quote
So bit frustrated with our plasterer who quoted us £600 to do a job last year - but when they turned up to do the job three months later said their partner had misquoted for doing a large living room and the total would be £940. They said they could do half if it was an issue. They also wanted us to pay for someone to…
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Is it normal to pay some trades directly if they've been sub-contracted to do the job by the lead?
We're getting a loft extension done and the company we're using have said that they'll contract the separate trades directly but we'll be expected to pay them so we don't have to pay VAT on that aspect of the build? Big established company, is that normal? Not sure whether it's dodgy or not . . Thanks
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Loft ladder fitting charge?
How much I should be expecting to pay for fitting a loft ladder (typical 2-3 stage aluminium ladder) and may be a new loft hatch? I want the fitter to buy a suitable ladder and fit.
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£150 for 3 broken boiler valves
Hello I received a quote from Plumber suggesting £150 for 3 broken boiler valves (pipes are not damaged, just valves) Is it reasonable?
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solar panel quote, is it reasonable?
Hi currently looking to get solar panel and battery system installed had recent quote 14 x Trina 395 black monocrystaline panels 3.6k lux hybrid inverter 2 x greenlinx 3.2 kwh battery system all fitted with documents completed, warranties etc.., HIES warranty MCS registered company £12395 is this reasonable and fair price…
