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Burst pipe under driveway
We have a burst mains water pipe under our drive. We know exactly where it is, and the leak has already washed away the top surface of hardcore so there's not much digging to get through to the pipe. We've had a quote of £580+vat to repair it which seems very high to me. Does this seem reasonable? We expect this is an…
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Is 50% off Wickes Kitchen sale genuine?
Hi, I just rushed to place an order with Wickes as their 50% off kitchen unit sale ends today, but I've since read they have a history of doubling list prices when sales are on. I'm just wondering if my £8,523 saving on kitchen units is genuine or if I've been conned by the advertised "sale"... Any thoughts on the list…
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2x2m aluminium sliding door installation
Has anyone ever had this done? I have a juliet balcony with wooden doors that open inwards, here's a picture: I want it replaced with a sliding door. The space is 2x2 metres approx, so a 1x2m sliding door / 1x2m glass pane and then the door slides to the right. I've requested some quotes, the latest one came in at around…
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Estimated Gas usage gone up by 100%
Has anyone else compared their British Gas gas bill for this period to last year same period- January to March. I’ve been sent an estimated bill that shows my gas consumption has gone up from 4000kwh last year same period to 12000kwh I know gas prices have increased but now their estimated usage is way too high. What I can…
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Lasting power of Attorney
Today, we registered to write our mirror Will. We paid £30 for this. They called us today to discuss Beneficiaries, Executors etc. so that they could put the Will together. Then we were offered the option of a living power of Attorney the cost of which was £900 that could be paid in fractions but they wanted an initial…
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Replacing a toilet seat.
I'm a landlord who doesn't live locally to my property and have the following quote. Wobbly toilet seat and contractor said the bolts were damaged so seat needed replacing. They've quoted £150 Inc VAT. This sounded excessive to me. If that's the cost them I'll give them the go ahead but just sounded very high to me?
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When should I pay for materials ?
Planning on having a garage demolished and retaining walls built, total cost 6-7k from quote received. Materials is over 2k, and he said that needs to be paid in advance. Is that normal or sensible for me to do that ? Fingers crossed, the guy seems genuine, but should I accept that or is paying for anything in advance a…
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Boiler Grants
I have just moved house and found out that the boiler which is over 16 years old is an old one with a heating tank and water tank in the loft and is inefficient to say the least. At my last house I received a new boiler a few years ago through the government grant scheme as my child is classed as disabled and we are in…
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Changing downstairs layout
Hi all, Had a quote from my builder for the following works to change the layout of my 1950's semi from a seperate kitchen and large living/diner to a seperate living and large kitchen/diner, and blocking up external door. Just wanted to sense check as a second quote was a little more - based in West Yorkshire -…
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Solar panel and battery quote
I’ve just had a quote from a company for 10 panels 4.8kw and 5.5kw battery at £12,500. Does anyone have any comparable quotes ? thanks
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Sanding oak flooring
Oak flooring in our kitchen and hall needs to be sanded and lacquered. Quote below is for 16.8mtr sq wondered if it seemed right and if anyone knows if the upgrade to commercial lacquer is worth it. The flooring guy reckoned it would give us several years extra. We have 2 young kids for context. Professional 98% dust free…
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Immersion Heater: hot water tanks
I have a saving tip that does not seem to be used by many, TO BE USED WITH CAUTION. Building regs dictate that the temperature in the HW water storage tank should be set at 65'c to kill Legionaires bacteria. The tank thermostat is usually in the middle of the tank. this means that (HW rises) the top of the tank where you…
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New boiler and bathroom
Hi all I've had a quote from a local, reputable company. I'm in the South and it's a fairly expensive area: - new boiler (switching from an old one with 120l tank) to an ATAG combi - new bathroom (everything done, floor to ceiling in a reasonably high spec). It's my main bathroom but it's fairly small - 3m x 1.5m. I've…
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Fence replacement
Quote received for supplying and installing about 77m of feather edge fence panels - garden goes up quite a steep hill so some of this is stepped up and involving non-standard widths - existing fencing is timber panels and posts so will include disposing of what's left of those. £8000? Seems on high side, though we're…
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Renovation quote : Knocking down a wall and taking out a chimney
Hello all, I've been quoted the following and wanted to check if it was a fair quote: Knocking down a wall and installing an RSJ : £8700 Removing a chimney breast and stack : £4800 Repainting 2 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms and hallway : £7600 The painting quote seems a bit high so made me think that the other quotes were…
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Electrician charge - £1,800
I've recently moved into my house and have ripped out most of my kitchen in preparation for a new one. Have called an electrician in mainly to do the following: 1. change kitchen light fitting 2. remove and make safe old wiring from old boiler which was in the kitchen 3. add an extra socket in kitchen for microwave 4. move…
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Anglian Safestyle Everest Windows Quotes
Before Christmas I had a quote from Anglian (along with others from Safestyle, Everest etc) All around the same price £24k. Initial prices were 3 months ago and none of them will budge on initial price, which is unusual. This is to replace 14 windows an external door and French doors. UPVC Sash. I know sash are a lot more…
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Woodworm treatment quotation
I’ve been provided a quotation for woodworm treatment at my property (bungalow) of just over £1500 for chemical (water based) treatment of the underfloor and attic space from a local specialist. The floor space is around 100m2, easy access is available through the basement to the underfloor. For the attic space there is…
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Replacing radiators x 5 and adding two new £2900
Hi all. Renovating an old quirky SW London maisonette, and want to replace radiators for more stylish ones, need to replace 5 pre existing, and then add one in bathroom and another in kitchen (there weren't any in either room before -- hence the quirks!). I'm being quoted £2900 for installation, labour and materials ...…
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eicr cost
So, same question, there is a company doing an eicr report (domestic) for £169 with VAT. Is this an OK price and are the same checks used for landlords and also buying and selling house or should I get a difference certificate for electrics? Is this quote fair?
