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Painting and papering. Was painting, told papering and painting is better option.
EDIT: Please delete. I'll post this in the DIY main forum. I had a quote for painting which was £2,500 for a house but taking the paper off the walls look rough as hell, eg one bit has been plastered in a different colour. The guy has given me an option of getting it papered and painted which is £4,000 in total or sticking…
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This is fair for a single storey extension and partial loft conversion?
After a lengthy process, we finally have plans from our architect for our single storey extension and creation of a mezzanine above one of the bedrooms. We are in the process of trying find a builder but everything has gone bonkers at the moment and so far only one has got back to us with a 'pre-estimate' (we've contacted…
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Electricity power upgrade
Good Morning, hopefully someone will have some advice on this. We are currently converting a redundant farmhouse and barns, there is power to the property which runs from a shared transformer with one other (large) property. our property has been empty for 10 years, the other property has been modernised and expanded…
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Chimney repair cost
We are currently having our roof re slated and repaired. It is an Edwardian 2 up 2 down terrace. The roofer has told us that the chimney (shared with neighbour) is dangerous and needs repairing. Today we had a quote from builder for £2600, after contacting 6 others who didn't want to know. It just seems a lot of money but…
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Replacement Oil Boiler
Please find as follows the estimated price for supply and
install of grant vortex 35kw system boiler, vertical flue including install
(roof contractor to install flashing), 200l Gledhill’s cylinder, Timeclock, Boilermag, all safety devices including expansion
vessel, pressure reducing valve, oil fire valve & filter.…
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Building insurance broker
Hi, Me and my neighbour own a share of freeholder of a maisonette. We have building insurance that is up for renewal, it seems to be creeping up in price a bit this year so wanted to shop around. Having landlord/building insurance for a freehold is a bit more complex for pricing through a regular aggregator, I was…
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Cost to hang internal doors
Ongoing saga with a company who have been in doing other works for us, which included changing certain internal wooden doors over for new ones. We asked if they could also do the remaining doors so they all match, as an extra. We have sourced the doors, handles and hinges, so this is fitting only. They are unfinished oak…
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Fitting gas fire
I've been quoted £275 inc vat to fit and test a new gas fire. There is no prep required for building works, the opening has been prepared to the exact size and the back panel hearth and fire surround will be installed already so it is just a quote for the fitting and testing. Area is East Midlands.
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New bathroom extractor fan
Hello, I've had an electrician out to quote for an extractor fan for our bathroom in the house we've just moved into. It doesn't currently have one. For context the bathroom is in the back of the house which is the third storey - (imagine a terrace house set into a slope with the lower floor being partially basement so the…
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Advice on paying builder for laminate
Hi, We recently had a builder repair a hallway floor that had had a leak. We were happy with the work and cost and he suggested he would come back to lay the laminate on top. Since then we have had a number of issues and would like some advice on how to pay him. 1) the paint on the walls and doorway is ruined due to…
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Howdens Quote
Hi, I’ve just had this quote from Howdens and I’m wondering if it sounds fair. They’ve offered another £400 off if we take delivery this week but that’s not really possible as we can’t get a kitchen fitter until February. They’ve already price matched against Benchmarx but I have gone back to Benchmarx with the changed…
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Howdens Kitchen Quote
Can someone have a look at this kitchen quote. I was told Howdens usually have their sale on for October. The kitchen isn't big - roughly 2.25m x 5m/ It will be a U shape kitchen. I am keeping my appliances - fridge, washing machine, dryer and dishawasher as they are all under 2 years old. I will be getting a new oven and…
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Is this landscaping quote fair?
I have just had some decking installed but looking to add steps to the decking and have my lawn dug up, slabs removed which are located at the sides of the lawn and a new turf path in a S shape leading to the decking area, and then bark chip all at the sides of the turf to give it a cottage garden feel. Dig up all lawn…
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Porcelain Patio
Hello. I live in West Sussex and was hoping someone could guide me in the right direction. I am looking at getting my back garden patio replaced with nicer porcelain slabs. The area is about 15m2. Then I also wanted my small front garden which is about 5m2 paved. So about 20m2 in total. From browsing websites like…
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Plasterer wants materials AND 30% deposit upfront?
I had a quote from a plasterer to skim the artex ceilings in our 3 bed and do some work on the kitchen wall (remove tiles and skim), quote was £1100 which seems reasonable I think. There are a few potential red flags though, first was he said the price is “£1100 if you want an invoice or £1000 in cash wink wink” which I’m…
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Wall rebuild quote
Hi I have been quote for a complete rebuild of the white wall making it wider so it has a smaller gate opening. the wall is currently just over 3 foot wide Cutting the gate down to a "Normal size" as it is 4 foot wide. Repairing the red wall supply skip £730 Excuse the mess as i am replacing the decking so no room for the…
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Window replacement
Looking to get a second floor bedroom window replaced. It's a 2400mm by 1200mm window. First quote back including scaffolding was £1300 Second quote was £1470 Third was £960 £960 person said it can be done without scaffolding. This was just from talking on the phone so it's not a final quote. Edit: I'm in the Yorkshire…
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Soil stack bend replacement
I was quoted £500 plus vat to replace bend of the Soil Vent Pipe along with some of the downstream pipework. The drains person quoted and diagnosed the issue without opening anything up or putting any cameras down. This is in Manchester. Is this reasonable or should I get a second opinion?
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Laying patio cost
Just had a quote for laying a porcelain patio. £11500 to lay 100 m2..Now it's going to be laid on the diaganol so I know there will be more cuts and there will be the hire of the diamond blade cutter. But even so ...is ( allowing for all the sundries) £100 / sq metre taking the p**s?? ( based in NW if that helps!) And…
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Rewire lights quote
Hi all. I have just had this quote following an electrical safety check. Seems an awful lot to change the board and then just rewire the lights but I am guessing it's quite a long job. Items Included• Replace consumer unit with 18th edition compliant distribution board• Upgrade meter tails• Equipotential bonding to gas and…
