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Roofing Quote
Hi AllI have a 1930s semi that has a large extension on the side and although only 20yrs old I was wanting the whole roof re tiled to match.It has traditional rosemary tiles which will be expensive but have found a larger modern tile that has a line down the middle to resemble 2 smaller ones.Used rated and found a roofer…
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Paint and wallpaper
I live in a 1901 through terrace house, I'm looking to getting all the walls and woodwork painted in my: HallStairwayLanding Including painting the woodworkAnd getting the two walls in the bathroom wallpapered. I've just had a quote which includes the paint but not wallpaper and it was £3600 I was not expecting this but…
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Cost of structural engineer visit/consultation
My partner and I recently purchased a house and were considering whether to have a load-bearing wall removed. We therefore recently arranged for a structural engineer to visit so that we could talk through what our potential options would be. The discussion/consultation lasted for 45 minutes, after which we advised that we…
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Plastering walls and ceiling in hallway, stairs and landing
I have a smallish three bed terraced ex council house. I’ve received a quote of £1.3k including materials and waste disposal for cutting out and bonding approx 10 large cracks to the existing plaster and one wall which is covered in blown plaster, boxing in some floor to ceiling radiator pipes behind the front door and…
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Is £40,000 right for basic loft conversion
I’m looking to get an attic conversion, checking online it seemed for a basic conversion it starts at around £15,000 so I sent an email to a couple of business ( in Edinburgh) to get a general idea of a guide price to check first if it’s affordable before paying for an architect to draw up plans for a proper quote. I was a…
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Install Central Heating - South London
Hello first post here! We've just purchased a two bed house in South London and have been getting quotes for installing central heating. We are going to do a single story extension as soon as we can get a builder in, so we wanted pipes and radiators installed in just the dining room, downstairs hallway, two beds upstairs…
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Tiling 16sqm - fair quote?
I’ve been quoted £700 to tile approx 16sqm, this includes all the grout etc, I supply the tiles. This is in the north west area. No tiles need removing etc, new build property. Is this a reasonable quote?
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Impartial dispute resolution advice wanted:
Hi there,Just hoping for some impartial advice.Basically I informed a tradesman that electricity was not reaching the pump in my house. I confirmed a price of £60 for him to ensure that electricity reached the pump. I explained to him that I did not know if the pump was working or not, I just wanted him to make sure…
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a small job, widening a current doorway, sealing a doorway. and making a new one.
I know everything (building supplies) has gone up recently but I didn't expect the cost of this to be so high...... * Remove partial wall between Hall and existing dining room to make new doorway. * Supply and fit RSJ to support wall at first floor level (this is 160cm wide) * Make good floor with existing floor by front…
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Central Heating Flush, Magnaclean Heating Filter, Hive Smart Thermostat
I was advised at my latest boiler check that the system needs flushed due to lots of 'stuff' inside and water being very dirty. Got local guy who has done some jobs for myself and some family too, so trust, just don't know prices for these things. Hive dumb set up - £190 or Hive thermostat Smart - £240 Magnaclean Heating…
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Engineered wooden floor & stairs
Hi, I want to lay engineered wooden floor and stairs in my first floor flat (London). I've already taken up and disposed of the carpets. The flat is around 80 square metres. I've been quoted £7800 including VAT for labour and materials including: - levelling the floors - they are very wonky floorboards from 1930s - good…
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£14.5k for 8 windows and 2 doors?
CR Smith have quoted me £14.5k to replace 8 windows and 2 doors, with the caveat that the price will rise to over £16k at the end of the month (just 3 days away). This seems high. Am I being scammed by the salesman? CR Smith get very good reviews and Which rated them top, but this quote seems excessive. Thanks.
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Removing two structural walls
We are wondering if this quote is fair, please can someone advise... The back of our house has a kitchen, dining room and second living room, we are wanting to remove the central walls to the three rooms to make one big room. The SE has been out and done the drawings. The walls that need removing are effectively a T shape…
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Double glazing quote
Look at getting double glazing for whole house and have got several quotes, however are not sure of what to make of them. There is a huge variation in prices and we are honestly a bit stuck of who to go to. Quote is for: 4 windows upstairs (2 larger ones with 3 openings, 2 smaller ones with 2 openings) 3 windows downstairs…
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Annual Boiler service Quote
Hi All, I have been quoted £70.00 for Annual Boiler service by a local company. is this a good quote? Thanks Shoaib
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Basic roof repair repair cost
Hi We've had some roof tiles fall off from recent winds (4-5), they are not broken. What would you typically expect to pay for this? Also the black lining that's below the solar panels that's glued on has came off from one side and needs to be glued/nailed back on. Midlands area. So far one quote for £250 seems quite a lot…
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Marathon bathroom refit
Is sixteen days a reasonable amount of time for two people to fit a new bathroom (inc, ripping out old plaster, dry-lining, plastering, retiling floor and half walls, underfloor heating, new extractor fan in loft). The fitters were working odd hours - sometimes they'd do a whole day, sometimes 9-2, sometimes they'd turn up…
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Mastic job - shower
I got a quote for removal of old silicon and application of new one around shower tray and enclosure. The size is 1200x800. I am being quoted £280 by a handyman including materials. I am based in Greater London, just outside of London postcode towards Kent. I struggle to get quotes so nothing to compare to. Is that really…
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Price comparison sites - ZPG - Confused.com
Confused.com have issued a notice to users that ownership of the company has changed to ZPG, who is turn are also the owners of Uswitch and Money.co.uk (they include Zoopla in their stable as well).With the consolidation of ownership the value to consumer of these sites becomes questionable when there is no longer…
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Painter quote check
I was quoted 3-4 days of work for painting the walls + ceilings + trimmings (all 2 coats) in reception room (3x4 m), hallway (2.50x1 m), kitchen (2.5x3 m) and small bathroom. One man working for 100 GBP/day. Does that sound reasonable?
