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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…
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EIRC from electrician without NIC/EIC or NAPIT
I've found a nice price on an all-in-one home buyer package for someone to do the gas safety cert, EICR report and some other bits, but the electrician isn't registered. Should I leave it because of this? I know being registered to these orgs isn't necessary, and if it's anything like the other regulatory stamps in this…
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DEMANDING MOENY
i hired a solicitor for a court case. The solicitor just told me to transfer £250 into his account to show up on the day, which I did. There was no receipt for what i had payed. or an invoice showing what it is for. After court the solicitor asked for an additional fee? there was no contract, no discussion, no client care…
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Roof re-felting cost
Someone I know lives in a block of flats with a flat roof and following leaks into the flats on the top floor a surveyor came around and did an inspection and said that the felt needed to be replaced. The roof is at most 250 m2, but probably less. The managing agents have said that the quotes they have received to replace…
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Front door double glazing quote
Hi, So I have received a quote for front door and 3 new windows, is it reasonable? Door - Overall Size 900W x 2400H UPVC - £895 Composite - £1650 Windows Lounge - £900 TVW FS Window System Casement Window, Overall Size 1500W X 1730hH White Finish Dining Room - £545 TVW FS Window System Casement Window, Overall size 1070W x…
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Kitchen quote from John Lewis - seems really high, and that's with a discount [London]
I've been meaning to fully replace my kitchen for some time now but I've had issued in the past getting any final concrete numbers before a supplier/installer wanted a deposit. Obviously before I go ahead I want to know exactly what it'll cost with the exception of unexpected events. To this end I looked towards John Lewis…
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Electrician time for various jobs - is it reasonable?
Hi. We have a few electrical jobs that need doing and an electrician has estimated it will take 8 hours. Details below. Please could any electricians let me know if this is reasonable? It feels like a long time but I might be underestimating how long each job will take. 1. Replace bathroom extractor fan (same size, etc.)…
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Moving kitchen to dining room
Hi, We are in the process of getting quotes for a new kitchen in our dining room, and converting existing kitchen to downstairs loo and utility. List of works needed: Kitchen * Open up chimney breast for cooker (new lintel if needed) * Gas cooker installation * Move radiator * Fit new kitchen in dining area * Tile hearth…
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Carpentry work quote - advice please
Hello, I have been looking to get some carpentry work done in my house. The jobs are as following, from biggest to smallest: - create under-stair storage (build timber frame, fit MDF shelves and doors, fill and paint) - build in a day bed in alcove (build timber frame, attach bed to frame, fit MDF panels where gaps are,…
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Asbestos removal
I'm trying to get a boiler replaced in our home. It has been detected that we have asbestos insulation board above our current boiler, which after testing amosite and chrysotile has been found. The aib is actually roughly 1m squared. I understand that asbestos is to be taken seriously. I've contacted a number of companies…
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Current insurance claim for building and contents damage from water leak. Advice appreciated.
Insurance company have accepted and agreed the claim however no prices or cost have been mentioned Drying equipment is in situ and it will be approximately another two weeks before a "Dry Certificate' can be issued and work can begin. All contents will be removed to storage next week. The loss adjuster has asked me to…
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Moving Bathroom Roller Blind Lower to help Ventilation (with pic).
Just removed loads of mould off bathroom ceiling, sanded and painted 3 coats of mould resistant paint. Don't want to have to do it again for a long time. My family tend to take longish showers. The window is open, for privacy, the blind is rolled right down so barely any steam escapes and the walls can be dripping by the…
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Roof Repairs
I own a top floor tenement flat in North East Scotland and the roof is leaking. After dozens of calls I managed to get a roofer out to take a look who has subsequently provided me with a quote. * Knock out both front and both rear main and chimney skews including picking tablings then prime fill allowing to set before *…
