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Cellar conversion
We have cellar in our Edwardian 3 bed semi which is currently an unattractive dumping ground. Looking to convert it into something a bit more habitable: living room, toilet/cloakroom and a bit of storage. Wasn't expecting this to be cheap by any means but the couple of quotes in are more than I thought. Guess this might be…
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Rear Single Story Extension - & Party Wall Act
Dear MSE Forums; I have received a number of quotes from Builders for a Single Story Rear Extension (within the Midlands); ranging from £40K to £65K including the Kitchen. I have recently seen a very good 2 story extension building go up in a neighbouring area and have taken the details for the Builder. Builder whom has…
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Quote for moving internal door way
HiWe've had a quote for hanging 3 internal doors and moving an internal door way, stud, door frame and finish £650-750 for labour. We're trying to get a couple more quotes but does this one seem reasonable? We're in a village SW.
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12k non-refundable deposit for loft conversion...?
Hello, I'm planning on having a lloft conversion done for £60k. The company I am planning to use are asking for a 20% deposit now upon signature of the contract which is non-refundable. Is this a standard amount, as £12k seems pretty steep to me? Their references and reviews online on the whole look good and the company…
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New front door
I'm looking to get a cheap old uPVC door on our ex-council terrace house replaced with a decent quality new composite door with glass panels. I've had a couple of quotes from small local companies in the region of £2500 (inc. VAT) - which we could afford, but I was expecting to get something for under £2000. Am I being a…
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Cost for imprinted patio/yard
I've recently moved into a terraced house with a basic back yard measuring 27 sq metres, mostly concrete but with a raised decking taking up about a third of it. It's not level and the concrete is pretty rough I want to have imprinted concrete, a dark grey cobble effect. It's been really difficult actually getting anyone…
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Is the cost of this patio about right?
The job is as follows. Currently 25m2 of decking that sits on top of the original patio that came with the house when new. The above 25m2 to be replaced with Porcelain slabs from London Stone circa £50m2 for the slabs, old decking and patio taken away, new base plus slabs laid including an edging of bricks so the new patio…
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Roof replacement- is 10k good?
"Job Description: New slate roof system over tenement building, of the above property. Job Specification: To supply and erect necessary scaffolding/ladder access to comply with health and safety regulations, and remove on completion works. To remove all slates, ridges, timber battens and underlay felt around all sides of…
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Kitchen reno, rewire and gas works
Hi all, I was been quoted 11k for a complete rewire, gas works, kitchen fitting, new sockets, spotlights etc. I cant help but think this is a bit too much? They said something about labir cksts and paying their wages etc but not sure if this is still too much? The house is old 1930s Apprecite any advice on this
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New Boiler & heating system update quote
We're in need of updating our heating system, replacing the current 20+ year old boiler, removing a hot water storage tank capping off etc and replacing with modern, efficient combi boiler and new control system (Hive). I've been quoted £4348.82 +VAT for the following It seems reasonable plus as I will also get a 10 yr…
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New Windows
I've had a quote of £5000 for 7 windows - 1850 x 1250 (4 openings, 2 small and 2 large), 1250 x 1250 (2 openings, one large and one small), 2500 x 1250 (4 openings, 2 large and 2 small), 2500 x 1500 (2 small openings at top), and 3 windows 1250 x 1200 (one opening each, full window). The company is a small local one with a…
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London 1 bed flat renovation - am I being totally ripped off?
Hi all - I'm hoping to get some advice on the below! We are currently in the process of renovating our 1 bed basement flat in London (zone 2). We have received planning approval to remove the old conservatory at the back of the house and replace it with a flat roof structure which will house the kitchen. This involves…
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Is this qoute for hedge cutting & clearance of trimmings fair ?
My mother lives in a large detached property with a lot of hedges right around the house that need cutting They can probably all be done in one day (including clearance of trimmings) as long as the person doing them is a efficient & hard working My mother wants the trimmings removed or mulched as the amount of trimmings…
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Is this a fair quote for fitting a 5 bar gate?
I've been quoted £325 to hang a field gate (already purchased) across my drive using existing posts and fittings and dispose of the old gate. This sounds a bit pricey to me, but I've never had a gate fitted before. Does anyone know if this is a fair price?
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Nicked mains pipe that wasn't buried properly..
Renderers just nicked it, is it true, is it not situated properly? How much to fix? £500?
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Quote for concrete base for garden shed
Hello I've just received a quotation (below) for a concrete shed base. The shed measures 13 x 7' and needs a strong base as it's going to be heavy. I have had several large trees and stumps removed from the area where the shed will be placed. To allow for the excavation of the area. Soil to be retained on site for later…
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Additional 13amp double sockets
What would forumites consider to be an average price for installing additional double sockets please? New extension, no plaster, 1st & 2nd fix. We just need more sockets than the architect has put in the drawings. Thanks
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Driveway quote
We've received a quote for £2k+vat to remove a retaining stone wall and topsoil in order to widen an existing driveway. The quote includes a temporary gravel surface. The area is approx 5m X 3m and 1m high. The stones are large and heavy, requiring machine lifting. The guy is is a highly recommended builder and we were…
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Garage Side Door Installation
Supply and fit PVC door (new build back door type) to back of garage. Including cutting hole for the door. Quoted £1,100...East Cheshire area This price sound ok?
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Electricians and their prices! How much should this be?
Have just had a quote from an electrician to supply wire and install RCD units to the old consumer units, and to conduct EICR tests, on flats in a converted terraced house. It was a lot. How much should this be? Also, if doing two or three flats at the same time, how much cheaper? I'm in London by the way. Is it going to…