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Further woes
So our workmen took the £13k that we had been quoted for. They were quite stroppy with the outcome and stormed off. I've been doing some research and I think that we've been conned. I wrote them letter and this is part of it.... According to your website you give free quotes on the work to be done before the work is…
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Repointing job - £3700?
Quote to repoint front of 1930s semi detached and patch up side. Includes repair and replacement of a couple of broken bricks and some minor painting of purlin ends. £3700? Told it will take 5-7 days.
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Demoing some concrete edging and pulling out small shrubs?
I have just been quoted to do some landscape demo work, and I'm a bit surprised at the cost. We have two beds with an arch in the middle, measuring 110cm wide and 7m long. One side of this bed has a low concrete edging (like…
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Quote vs Estimate
Good morning, I've a question for you and I hope you can help me. Last year our neighbour had their garden done. We could see it from our upstairs window and it looked nice. We chatted to the workmen about giving us a quote. They came around on Friday, unannounced and gave us a quote of 13000.They didn't confirm it in…
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New boiler, heating and pluming
My son is looking to buy a house that has no central heating. Its a 2 Bed terrace house, he has been quoted about 15K to supply and install the same and re-plumb the kitchen and bathroom. Does this sound about right?
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Minor roof repair
I've had just one slate slip down on a first story roof. The slate is still intact as sitting on top of the slate beneath it. What kind of cost should I expect from a roofer as I have someone coming this morning and would like to avoid being ripped off ideally.
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Flat roof replacement
Can I have thoughts on this quote please, for the replacement of my leaking/ponding fibreglass flat roof (1400mm x 1800mm)? * Supply and erect a scaffold tower for safe working and storage * Remove two rows of tiles and set aside for reuse * Remove the flat roof, as this falls into the property, and cart away * Remove…
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Howdens kitchens
Hi My friend has an business account with Howdens, he buys lots and lots of kitchens so said he can get me a good discount. My kitchen is tiny, the quote came in at £6,500 so I called Howdens and they said the discount had been applied at 35%? I don’t work with maths so what does this mean? Is it a good discount? Thanks 🙏
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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.
