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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…
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Fitted Wardrobes
Hi, I have been looking at maximising the space in my bedroom & had a local carpenter out to do a quote. She was recommended by a couple of people on a local website & wondering if anyone has a view on this cost? The quote is £2.6k for 1.5m wide floor to ceiling wardrobe (600mm deep) with 3 doors & one divider 0.7m wide x…
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Is this painting quote fair?
I've had a quote of around £2500 for a 3 bedroom house - well, two bedrooms and one nook - for stripping paper, painting etc, for every room apart from the bathroom. So, basically £870 for the combined lounge and bedroom, £270 for the small kitchen and the rest is for the three bedrooms, hallway and landing. Does this seem…
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Wood burner and chimney liner
Hi everyone, had a quote to fit a wood burner. We have one already but the installation is really poor and the chimney sweep has condemned it! We’ve had a quote by a hetas registered engineer to reinstall, widening the fireplace and installing a lintel and putting a flue in the chimney. £1250 for labour and parts excluding…
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Heating & hot water replacement - options & opinions
Hi - my current heat and hot water system is well overdue for replacement, we think. It was installed as part of the house build in 2000 so is over 20 yrs old. Been well maintained & serviced but whilst it's working fine currently, it does get mentioned by engineers that given the age the system, certain spare parts are…
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Quote for GCH
Does this quote seem reasonable? Our flat is 1st floor with 3 bedrooms and eventually 2 bathrooms. We've got a boiler for hot water but no central heating just now. Flat is heated by 1 gas fire at the moment so we need to sort it soon really. £6250 Baxi 630 7 year warranty 12.5 lpm £6500 Baxi 636 7 year warranty 15.5 lpm…
